Best Nikon lens for landscape photography

7 years 7 months ago #494298 by David Hutnik
Yeah, I'm trolling to see what is the best lens I should have in  my bag!  lol

So, what is the best Nikon lens for landscape photography?  


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7 years 7 months ago #494309 by effron
The 14-24 f/2.8 is a fan favorite, but too heavy for me and expensive to mount filters. I chose the 16-35 f/4 and simply love the lens. The only nits to me, a little vignetting with circular filters (sometimes ) at 16mm, and some distortion again at 16mm, both easily fixed in post. Half the cost and weight of the 14-24 and it was a no brainer......

Why so serious?
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7 years 7 months ago #494315 by John Landolfi
I actually prefer a tele, the 70-200 f/2.8, for landscapes. I also use the 75-300 when travelling.


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7 years 7 months ago #496542 by effron
I just hit the check out button on a "Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED", a prime I'll use mainly for night landscape and astro shooting. Looks like another Nikon winner....Call me crazy.....Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED 

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7 years 7 months ago #496857 by Screamin Scott
There is no "best" lens for landscapes. Most any focal length can be used, it all depends on what you want to capture, sweeping vistas or isolated areas. Actually, sweeping vistas can easily be done by stitching panoramic shots.

Scott Ditzel Photography

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7 years 7 months ago #496913 by effron
The best lens is the one you have....

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7 years 7 months ago #497223 by Joves

Screamin Scott wrote: There is no "best" lens for landscapes. Most any focal length can be used, it all depends on what you want to capture, sweeping vistas or isolated areas. Actually, sweeping vistas can easily be done by stitching panoramic shots.

:agree:
Exactly!
I have used my 10.5 fisheye to my 80-400 throughout the range. It really depends on the effect you want in the shot.


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