Just wondering if I could have some recommendations of what the best landscape lens is or what do you recommend?
Thanks
Just wondering if I could have some recommendations of what the best landscape lens is or what do you recommend?
Thanks
Nikon 12-24
Oh, hang on canon.....hmmmmm....pass
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all depends what you are shooting!
Canon 10-22mm. Sigma 10-22mm, Canon 17-40mm, Sigma 17-70mm ... something longer .... something prime?
I'd have to say that just about all good landscapers have had or have the Canon 17-40mm. Some would have the Sigma 17-70mm too, which is a very good lens on comparison.
For me, I have been very happy with the 10-20 range and the 17-70 range for a fulll set. If I upgrade the 17-70 it might be for the new version or the 17-40mm.
the 17-40 L is actually quite poor on full frame due to crappy sharpness and smeared details on the edge and corners of photos - a high MP sensor such as the 5D2 will showcase this more than less demanding sensors, I was never happy with it on FF, but its good on a crop sensor due to the bad IQ on corners being taken out.
people always forget the Sigma 12-24 which is the widest you can go on full frame for rectilinear lens meaning no barrel distortion as evident in the 17-40 or 16-35. Stopped down it is a lot sharper than the 17-40 and rivals many other highly regarded landscape lenses.
serious landscape shooters for fine arts and commercial will be using the 14mm L prime or 17mm TSE honestly.......
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When I was shooting with my Canon gear (full frame) I used the 16-35l MkII, and before that on the 1.3 crop camera had success with the 10-22. But from time to time you may want a tele such as the 70-200 - every scene and what you want to get out of it is different. Buy the best glass you can afford, but I can guarantee no matter how many lenses you have there will be times when you won't have just what you want for the occasion!
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I think the 17-40L is a pretty good choice.
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surely barrel distortion is not a major concern with landscapes...
I have the 17-40 and have owned (and have re-bought) the 10-22 Canon and have been very happy with both. If I could have only 1, I would take the 10-22...I always hear good reports about the Sigma version of this lens. I use a 40d too btw...
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sooooooo you would prefer say, a beach shot with the horizon sloping down to oneside? or bowed outwards? Do u shoot with a fish eye for everything perchance? Or are u simply trolling........because I will report u if u are......
yeah, the earth and horizons are round and curved, if u fly or stand high enough. Ever seen a professional or fine art landscape photo where there is a lot of barrel distortion, unless it was done on purpose?
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Personally, I use the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM.
I like an ultra-wide view.
While f/2.8 is not necessary for landscapes, I've also used this lens for band shoots and other indoor photography, where the wider aperture is definitely useful.
The Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM is a very viable alternative, and considerably cheaper.
I should note that I've been shooting with full-frame DSLRs since 2006. If you're shooting with an APS-C DSLR, I wouldn't recommend either of these lenses if a very wide view is what you want; a very good alternative is the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM.
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I've not used the 17-40, so am not familliar with how much distortion it has, but would be surprised if it's as noticeable as you say.
I shoot a lot with the 10-22, but plan to move to full frame soon so was going to replace the 10-22 with the 17-40, but by the sounds of it this would be a downgrade, which seems a little strange considering the 17-40 is an L lens. (although i'm aware that the 10-22 is generally accepted to have "L" quality.
And no i'm not trolling, just trying to make my point that landscape is more forgiving than say buildings/architecture/street.
I don't have a Canon WA lens, but I have the Sigma 10-20mm and I am very happy with it for my Canon 40D. Most reports I've seen for this lens give it a good rating.
The Sigma 10-20 and the Tokina 11-16 generally have rave revues and people love them. Personally I use a 10-22 Canon and it is now my favourite lens. You really can't go wrong with it on a crop frame (Canon) camera.
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