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Wide-angle lenses are the ones with focal length shorter than longest edge of imaging surface (36mm on 35mm full frame, about 24mm on APS-C).

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How to capture globe-shaped photograph?

For an image like that, a "fisheye" lens was used. This is a specialized lens that covers an extreme wide angle. What can a fisheye lens be useful for?
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People to follow if I am interested in wide-angle photography

A wide angle lens is just a tool. I would expect most photographers would use a variety of lenses, so following or studying specific photographers might prove fruitless. I guess wide angle photograp …
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What would be the right approach to take pictures of a long counter?

As you found out, if you move the camera along the counter, as opposed to just pivoting on a point, you'll find it very hard to stitch seamlessly, since you are constantly changing the point of view o …
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Do you still need an ultra wide angle if you can now stitch images?

For distant scenery, you are right you can stitch. Problems: the time to process multiple images. Instead of 50 wide angle shots, you have 150 to stitch together. You'll end up with larger files, …
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Are any ultra-wide angle digital point and shoot cameras made?

The Nikon 1 series has a 6.7-13mm lens, which is 18-35mm equivalent.
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What are my options for a wide angle lens for a DX format camera like the Nikon D90?

I do most landscape photography at at least f/8 or f/11 and with a tripod. I use a Nikon 12-24mm f/4 DX lens and it's a nice sharp lens. I have borrowed the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, and it is also very s …
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What low-cost ultra-wide angle DX lens will autofocus on my Nikon D5000?

You'll need an AF-S lens. Unfortunately most of the lenses available will be more expensive or have a smaller maximum aperture. Nikon 12-24mm f/4 Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 Sigma 10 …
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Will a Nikon 1 NIKKOR wide-angle lens work with my Nikon D3000?

The Tokina 11-16mm is another good, sharp lens. A used copy might be close to your budget
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