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Gearing up for landscape?
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So I’m going to dip my toes in landscape photography. At the moment, I don’t have the lenses nor filters for it, so need to invest. There is a trip planned for a few weeks time, so I don’t have a huge amount of time to research. So what do you recommend?
I’m shooting on a D3 which is a FF sensor, so don’t want a DX lens and my preference will be most likely for a Nikkor (I’m aware they’re expensive). Any tips, suggestions, stay away warnings?
ciaran wrote:
So I’m going to dip my toes in landscape photography. At the moment, I don’t have the lenses nor filters for it, so need to invest. There is a trip planned for a few weeks time, so I don’t have a huge amount of time to research. So what do you recommend?
I’m shooting on a D3 which is a FF sensor, so don’t want a DX lens and my preference will be most likely for a Nikkor (I’m aware they’re expensive). Any tips, suggestions, stay away warnings?
Firstly the D3 perfect for landscapes imo…the 300 but with full frame :D :D :D .
Dont know what i can really tell you Ciaran, as you are already a great photographer. Are you heading for the coast or inland?
If the coast, one of the biggest things i would say, i know it seems obvious..but always watch for seaspray, or even worse dropping the body. I have been very close alot of times trying to get the shot that im after.
Filters is not a most to start of with, as you can take two exposures, one for the foreground then one for the sky then blend together later.
You should try shooting from different perspectives…..”i love to shoot nearly at ground level” .
If at the coast. try tifferent shutter speeds to get different effects, then you will see which you like shooting the best.
I shooot with my 24-70 nikon and find it great, but you will have that extra 12 mm so will be perfect for land/seascapes if you have the 12-24 even better.
Once at a location, even a empty beach there is still plenty to shoot, especially when it comes to the magic hours………..reflectins etc that you did not see before, especially about the waters edge etc.
Hope this helps.
Sean.
lee filters are worth the investment, but cost a lot
if you want to give them a try i have somegrads and a lee poloriser, you could borrow for a few days to give them a try before going and buying some
s
You should consider Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 G AF-S ED Lens stunning lens, however no filters for that one, well I have seen photos showing filters attached to it so it is possible :wink:.
Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 G AF-S ED Lens is another option not as wide but awesome lens.You have the 28-70 if I remember correctly so I would get its brother the 17-35, its a classic for landscapes super lens
Lee Hard Grads (not soft grads) and a Polorizer filter…..Essentials
* Wide Angle Lens
* Sturdy Tripod + Head (the lower your tripod allows you to go the better)
* Lee Filters (ND Grads, Filter Ring(s), Filter Holder – The Grads can be bought in a set of three 1/2/3 stop)
* Cable Release (alternatively use the 2sec countdown timer on the camera if it has one)Others
* Hot Shoe Spirit Level (handy for those dodgy horizons)
* Compass (always carry one to figure out east and west for possible sunrise/set)
* Water Proof Footwear (wellies for seascapes)I prefer Lees Soft Grads… but it depends what you’re shooting.
J
*Edit* Whoops… I see this is posted in lens. 16-35mm on a FF sensor would be perfect. I use the Canon equivalent.
Advice above is very good…! If money is no object have a look at the Nikon 24mm
Shift lens. I use the Canon equivalent for 90% of my landscapes now. The shift feature
is so handy for pano shots and getting rid of perspective distortion. Tilt can be used for
expanding your depth of field too. Only thing is there is a bit of a steep learning curve
with them. Worth it in the end…!Richie
Don’t want to be seen as hijacking the thread, but what’s the best lens for landscapes for about e400, bought on ebay or in store?
Cheers!
Sigma 10-20 is widely regarded by many as the best budget wide angle lens for cropped sensors.
nfl-fan wrote:
Sigma 10-20 is widely regarded by many as the best budget wide angle lens for cropped sensors.
indeed, beats nikons/canons eq hands down.
sean.
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