What am I missing for landscape photography?

[sovietdoc]

It looks like you have everything...

...except a landscape lens.

You need something like sigma 10-20 or tokina 11-16

Since when have you got to have a lens that wide for landscape where he is going you can shoot further back, landscapes can be shot with any lens

Even if you shoot landscapes with a 50 and then stich the images, it wont be the same as shooting with UWA, and hes got crop body, so even 24mm lenses may not be too wide.

For beautiful scenic shots UWA is a must.

 

[LizardKing]

Thank you all for the responses!

How about something like these?

- Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR
- Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR
- Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR

Those are considerable less expensive, at least here in Buenos Aires because we don't have official representation of Sigma, Tokina and Tamron... Plus, I could really use a walkaround lens for the city 'cause the 28-300mm is too heavy and not wide enough.

If I get one of these, I could probably throw in a good glass CPL... But not sure I can afford to get one if I get something like the Tokina 11-16 or Sigma 10-20

 

[table1349]

You might want to read this thread. Why use the 70-200 in landscape

 

[LizardKing]

You might want to read this thread. Why use the 70-200 in landscape

Thank you! That's what I needed to read! :mrgreen:
This would be my first real try at landscape photography, so I was a little unsure about how much I'd miss the wider focal lengths and if it was something I couldn't avoid. But it definitely seems like something I can avoid for now, unless I find some really good UWA used lens downtown. If not, I'll go with the glass I currently have and use the $$ to get some nice filters... suggestions welcomed as always

 

[skieur]

It looks like you have everything...

...except a landscape lens.

You need something like sigma 10-20 or tokina 11-16

Since when have you got to have a lens that wide for landscape where he is going you can shoot further back, landscapes can be shot with any lens

Good point. Moreover those wide angle lenses can only be used effectively if you are up close, like hanging off the edge of a canyon or a cliff and you have verticals in the scene. If you have verticals in the scene, however, you need to deal with the distortion problem. Without verticals, these lenses will flatten a scene and reduce any visual impact.


skieur

 

[table1349]

This might be a site you would enjoy reading. Nature, Wildlife and Landscape Photography Resource

 

[Big Mike]

I do love to use my 70-200mm lens for shooting everything, including landscapes...I would be very sad to visit a scenic place like that without an Ultra Wide Angle lens. So for your camera, something that starts in the 10-12mm range. Sure, you could do without it...but I think you would be very happy once you get there and start using an UWA lens.

At the very least, I'd suggest picking up an 18-55mm lens. They are cheap, and as long as you use them on a tripod and use an aperture around F8, you probably won't be disappointed with the image quality. But buying or renting an UWA is still my suggestion.

 

[LizardKing]

This might be a site you would enjoy reading. Nature, Wildlife and Landscape Photography Resource

Added to bookmarks! Thanks again!

 

[LizardKing]

I do love to use my 70-200mm lens for shooting everything, including landscapes...I would be very sad to visit a scenic place like that without an Ultra Wide Angle lens. So for your camera, something that starts in the 10-12mm range. Sure, you could do without it...but I think you would be very happy once you get there and start using an UWA lens.

At the very least, I'd suggest picking up an 18-55mm lens. They are cheap, and as long as you use them on a tripod and use an aperture around F8, you probably won't be disappointed with the image quality. But buying or renting an UWA is still my suggestion.

Thanks Mike! I'll see what I can do. I'll either go with the lenses I currently have and use the extra money for filters, or buy an 18-55/18-105 and a CPL.

 

[sovietdoc]

You might want to read this thread. Why use the 70-200 in landscape

Been there, done that. Problem is, a lot of times when shooting in the mountains, you really need a wide angle lens because you want to capture the whole mountain or a huge panoramic view (180 degrees or more) and there is no way to step back further, even at 70mm it's "too close" to the object. These kinds of situations you can't get away with by only using 70-200..

On the flip side, yes. WA/UWA's have distortion which makes it difficult to stitch shots if you need to. I believe the ultimate landscape lens from canon is 14mm TSE II or something like that.

 

[gsgary]

Ive even used my 300F2.8L, why shoot them the same as everyone else UWA

 

[Majeed Badizadegan]

^^ Good shot.

EVERY time I'm out shooting I miss the focal range of 10-24mm... I've got everything from about 24-200 covered. But on a crop sensor, you really need a specialized UWA lens if you want to shoot landscape seriously. Something that would be considered wide on Full Frame bodies (i.e 24mm) is just not wide enough on crop. You need the wide just to get things in the frame!

Lots of great landscapes are shot with inclusion of foreground/midground/background elements. With UWA, it is easier to incorporate everything into your composition when you encounter a scene.

 

[MK3Brent]

How about the Tokina 12-24 f/4 AT-X PRO? I found it used and at a reasonable price.

Fantastic lens. I have one.
The only reason I'd suggest you don't get one, is if you're planning on going FX soon.

 

[LizardKing]

How about the Tokina 12-24 f/4 AT-X PRO? I found it used and at a reasonable price.

Fantastic lens. I have one.
The only reason I'd suggest you don't get one, is if you're planning on going FX soon.

Not really planning to go full frame any time soon, and this pretty much applies for all DX UWA lenses anyway... So, not too concerned about this.
I'm liking this one cause together with the 28-300 I'll have a good range covered, while others UWA would leave me with a small gap. Plus is not that expensive as the others recommended UWA.

 

[LizardKing]

^^ Good shot.

EVERY time I'm out shooting I miss the focal range of 10-24mm... I've got everything from about 24-200 covered. But on a crop sensor, you really need a specialized UWA lens if you want to shoot landscape seriously. Something that would be considered wide on Full Frame bodies (i.e 24mm) is just not wide enough on crop. You need the wide just to get things in the frame!

Lots of great landscapes are shot with inclusion of foreground/midground/background elements. With UWA, it is easier to incorporate everything into your composition when you encounter a scene.

Yes, I know what you mean and that's basically what's bugging me and lead me to start this thread. You really miss that wide end when you're out shooting and don't have it.