Best Lenses for Landscape Photography

[@PaulGJohnsonphotography]

Mate a perfect précis of the lenses that work for landscapes .Great to see someone with real ability giving an honest opinion . The discussion about perspective shows your actual knowledge of the subject rather than an opinion . Great video 😃👍

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Paul. Your support and friendship mean a lot.

[@PaulGJohnsonphotography]

First Man Photography 😃👍.

[@Jamedia66]

Paul G Johnson Paul, what would your advice be as to how to find one of the high priced lenses for an affordable cost? Just not sure if spending $600 on a used lease would be very practical, although I want one so badly for my cam.

[@alihoop83]

Adam - you have an awesome presenting style, so glad to have found your channel. I've been doing photography for years and your explanation and discription's are some of the best I've heard!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Ah thanks so much. That's lovey to hear and I appreciate you taking the time to let me know.

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

Great video nicely explained!

[@highestsprings]

Thanks, clear and good advice. Messing with Pentax 11 to 18 in Apsc!! Its opened up a whole new world and strikes a nice balance between weight and weather proofing. I like what you are saying about zooming in on smaller aspects of a landscape and picking out detail with telephotos.

[@estradaj777]

Great video , love to see this pictures and willing to learn and thanks for the content .

[@agnieszka2991]

Thanks for explaining the perspective so well and also with visual references and coffee cup :) awesome! I found canon live chat useful for those that need explanations between the range of wide angle lenses they make... there are so many! Your video definitely helps to clarify which focal length might be most suitable :)

[@fjphoto23]

So simple, to the point and not brandcentric. Excellent!!!

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

The 70-200. It's magical. Well explained. I've given up on trying to quote your presentation.

[@pjf7943]

" A portrait of the landscape"...!!! A very good description using a tele lens.. I have also been using the Tamron 100-400mm for landscapes..

[@michellestone8238]

i have never had a camera i could change lenses on so this has been a learning curve for me . i now have 3 different ones now the real learning begins . thank you for a good lesson .. what amazing shots 2 by the way ...!!

[@JeffHettinger34]

Your videos keep getting suggested to me in my feed, I have seen several of them. I love the way you present to your audience. Your videos give me inspiration to get outside and capture more. Thank you and keep up the good work! I am now a subscriber!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Jeff. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment, watch and subscribe. I will aim to continue to create good for you. I am glad the KZbin algorithm has brought us together.

[@joelevett5037]

Great informative video Adam, thanks for the advice

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I am glad you mentioned field of view, and perspective. So many KZbin teachers get this wrong. I bought a 17-40L a few years ago, then discovered I don't like what it actually does. So I rule out the 16-35 lenses. I use prime lenses, but not because they're prime. Probably my lenses are near the sharpest Canon offers, but I don't use them because they're sharp. I choose TS-E lenses because they shift. I am surprised you didn't mention using 50mm to make multiple shots to stitch later.

[@Firstmanphotography]

I've made a couple of videos about the 24mm TS-E before. I love that lens very much. It's just very niche and isn't going to appeal to everyone.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Well, I use them for most landscapes, I know product photographers use 90mm and I think 45, I have seen them recommended for portraits - I have thought of that, but I don't do portraits - and I have a video where a bloke demonstrates a TS-E 17 being used to photograph a USAF jet full of people. He used the tilt feature which still twists my head. I think that if you should correct architecture (I do except when I want a particular effect), then other subjects too are need of correction.

[@cloebstersen]

very helpful! specially the aspect of using 70/200 for cutting out creative landscape shapes...

[@cloebstersen]

would somethimg like a 18/135 on aps-c be a good alternative for a beginner who want to learn those creative „zoom-in-landscape“ shots? cheers

[@Twobarpsi]

I simply love the 70-200!!

[@ravenchaos9216]

Thank you so much. Ive been doing research for Months and it's becoming overwhelming. I'm terrified to buy my first lens because i want to use my money wisely. Your video really helped!

[@robertmyers4390]

Nice one Adam, loved it,,,Bob,

[@paulrooker7013]

Another super informative video thank you Adam

[@ammmullan7129]

It is refreshing to hear a professional photographer talk about the 'type' of lens to use rather than the brand. I suspect those professional photographers who talk about the superiority of one brand over another, particularly those who rely on workshops for income, don't realise how polarising it is to promote one camera brand over another. Thanks for this video Adam. I enjoy my gear and want to learn how to use it to the fullest.

[@ldstirling]

In terms of travel tripods, I have had good experience with my Sirui brand tripod and K-20 ball head. They have a variety of light aluminum and carbon fiber units. They are a good option for people on a budget too. I bought the T-1005x for $115 and the K-20 ball head for about $90.

[@ashstubbings2603]

Hi Adam. Just watching some of your older videos from a few years back. I personally use the Tamron 18-200mm F3.5- 6.3, but that's only because it's the only lens I own for the Nikon D90 I've got!

[@pnw8836]

I do a lot of mountain hiking as I live in Washington state so I’m planning on a 70-200mm for those epic mountain range shots!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Ah Yeah. Perfect for that!!

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

Thank you for confirming that f4 is sufficient for most landscapes. I’ve decided to built a smaller, lighter kit specifically for landscape. Shooting mostly Sony now but with Canon I owned both the 16-35/4 L and 70-200/4L and they are great lenses. Take care

[@olivemolyneux]

Hi, just wanted to say thank you! Your video was really informative and you have a great manner! Thanks again 😊

[@sarahbatsford4791]

Adam, if I havn't said so yet, I love your channel. Funny thing, I had been mulling over a prime lens so thank gawd I watched this. Will play more with my 70-200mm more now!!

[@billonthehill9984]

Excellent narrative Adam on perspective, wide angle lenses & the importance of getting in close with a longer lens... Clearly you understand the importance of this subject with regards to landscape photography with a cup of latte used as a prime example of this. I have the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L non-is lens & I absolutely love this lens & I NEVER leave home without it, however, it is an ABSOLUTE tank with respect to weight! It feels like I have a cement block packed away in my backpack! I openly admit, I don't use it nearly enough despite all my complaining about it. Another complaint I have is that damn incl. lens hood it comes with. I noticed you gave yours a quick heave in the video, I understand completely! lol... Bill Farr, Vermont, USA... :-)

[@nevvanclarke9225]

So true ...landscapes are artistic impressions of what we see

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

I’ve been on cloud 9 since I got my 16-35 and 70-200! Coming from a budget kit to this is a big step up! Really enjoyed he video and your explanations are spot on. Really enjoyed Adam 😁👍

[@scooby9127]

Mali Photography Same!!! Btw would love for you to critique my vid on the 200mm lens

[@clarven]

Which one do you recommend buying first? 16-35mm or 70-200mm (on a crop censor, canon 80D). I'm thinking of buying a new lens, but don't know which one.

[@bundyroyal]

Love your work man. I use 70-300mm (white) on my 7Dii for landscapes whilst out shooting wildlife, but on my 6D I use the 70-200mm ii 2.8 and Tamron 24-70mm

[@RobOutenPhotography]

I really enjoyed and appreciate the information given in this vlog Adam. As you said in the end screen, it's having the right tools for the job. Knowledge and experience provides us with the skills to choose a lens that's required for us, as the photographer, to showcase what we want the viewer to see and feel. Your right in saying that a wide shoot of the clouds in last week's vlog wouldn't have been as impressive as the zoomed in Image you produced. Many thanks for sharing.

[@neilford7338]

Nice video, sorry to hear about the tripod! I like primes myself, have a 20mm, 50mm, 135mm and a 300mm. Can see the utility of the zooms, but I do enjoy the constraint of having to choose a lens. It slows me down, so I have to think. And nice and light, apart from the darn 300mm... ha ha! Great channel, keep 'em coming!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Neil....I get it, definitely.

[@AsgardStudios]

Excellent tutorial! I'm loving your channel. Best wishes from Canada.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks buddy. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

[@timscanlanphotography]

Hi Adam. Totally with you on the wide lens issue for landscapes - helps tell the story as you say, and great if you're taking stock images that need some space ! Thanks for taking us through the distortion/perspective issue - really helpful. Also completely with you on the prime issue. Always enjoy your videos Adam. Many thanks for sharing. P.S. Sorry to hear about the tripod. Benro Travel Angel as others have said is pretty much up there and worth a look.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Tim. Appreciate your words very much. Second vote for the Benro too!!

[@timscanlanphotography]

Hi Adam. Don't know if you're interested in second hand bought thought you might to have a look at this: www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-accessories/used-photo-and-video-accessories/used-tripods-and-supports/gitzo-gt2530ex-explorer-6x-carbon-fibre-tripod/sku-741141/

[@markharris5771]

Trust me, losing a tripod is the sort of thing I can do on a daily basis, and let’s be honest, if I’d had the experiences you had on Wednesday(?) in all probability I would have forgotten to take myself home. Great example of how lenses work, wonderfully explained. I have the Canon 16-35 f2.8 II and it’s the only lens I regret buying, not because of any problems with the lens but it’s much more than I have ever needed and so I spend significantly more than I needed to. I have the Tamron and I love it, if the new lens is even better I wouldn’t be able to recommend it enough. With the 70-200 I do have the f4 IS as I can put it on my 7DII and it’s effectively a 320mm bird in flight lens and then with a 1.4 tc its a 448mm f5.6. Which at a push when you have no big lenses with you is ok. May I mention one more for cropped sensors, and it’s easily my favourite lens of all but unfortunately can only really be used on a cropped sensor camera and that the Sigma 18-35 f1.8, it’s beautiful and always my first choice when using filters. A brilliant video Adam, sorry to hear about the tripod.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Is that the Art version of the Sigma? If.so they're nearly all great lenses. Good thinking using the 70-200 for birding, the IS can really make tracking easier. I also use it for that sometimes if I can get close. Otherwise I strap on the the 400mm f5.6, another great prime.

[@markharris5771]

First Man Photography I think it was the first of the 'Art' series, and I believe some of the primes are amazing. I tend to use the 70-200 for when I've gone out with the intention of shooting landscapes and something like a flock of Brent geese appear out of nowhere. But I also do it in reverse when out shooting wildlife I’ve used my 70-200 for landscapes putting it on the 5DIII. It’s an incredibly versatile lens, which I also use a lot in the studio.

[@runetek]

Mark Harris 💯 that was epic, I’d still be there I reckon.

[@Sinegav]

Hey Mark, I have the sigma as well, it's really great. Do you have any filter/holder brands that you could recommend me?

[@markharris5771]

Sinegav I use the Formatt Hitech Firestone mainly, it’s a great system and you only need 85mm with a cropped sensor.

[@braddales9395]

Hi Adam, I have been using a MeFoto Globetrotter for the past year and have found it to be well made and reasonably priced. I went for the aluminium rather than carbon, as the weight difference was negligible. As it's cheap, you won't mind so much if you lose it. Keep up the good work, I always find your video's interesting and informative.

[@blackdarkghost1212]

Adam, you're an inspirational, super-talented creature. You're also an excellent tutor.

[@Albert-the-Astro]

Well done, Peace From Texas!

[@Midnight_Rambler]

Sound information Adam, like you, I have the Nikon version of the holy trinity, which serves me well for all things landscape, The 24-70 is my most popular lens and like you would be the one I would pick out of the three, one good thing about primes is they are much lighter than zooms and are ideal for long treks or climbing hills, I have a few for such occasions - The Nikon 20mm 1.8G, 35mm F1.8G and the Nifty Fifty 1.4G which are great for when you want to travel that bit lighter, as for tripods I would suggest investing in a Gitzo, although expensive they are solid and should last you a lifetime if properly looked after, I have had one for about 8 years now and it is still like new, enjoyed your thorough and valid explanation on their uses out in the field.

[@Eti1968]

Once again a no nonsense story. Although I‘m a beginner I do use actually more or less the same lenses in cropped version. Moreover I use them for exactly the reasons you mentioned. Maybe that’s why I like your channel so much, I keep learning watching your video’s and once in a while I can say, wow, I’m doing that just like Adam :-)

[@Javventures]

great explanation

[@dronecouple]

Thank you so much Adam for this video, keep up with the good work and sharing your knowlegde and experiance. Greetz from The Netherlands

[@charleswoods2301]

Thanks Adam, somehow I managed to select the lenses you featured in your video. Just made sense to have the range of telephoto lenses. You've validated my lens choices. Enjoy your blogs immensely, thanks.

[@ianbarnes1406]

I'm just about to get back into photography again and have decided to trade in my old dx system and invest in a full frame camera (Nikon D850) and I was thinking that I really needed a range of prime lenses to do the camera justice but I've always appreciated the versatility of zooms lenses for landscape photography. I think you may have convinced me to stick with zooms, at least initially, and see what results I get. I've been binge watching your videos recently and am really enjoying the content, particularly the ones with Joe Cornish and Charlie Waite, two of my heroes from back in the day!!

[@MrCochise71]

Another excellent video Adam! I like to use primes nowdays due to getting " older" and they weigh less than my zooms while hiking. But I love my zooms a well.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Yeah that's a good point. I guess if you have an idea of the shot you want, you only need the one lens to fit the bill.

[@vampiresquid5588]

Love your vid also your explanation are spot on. ? What is the best tripod for landscape photo thanks 🙏

[@eastwind3550]

Thank you very much

[@darrenbooker9438]

Adam, I have agree with your written comments at the very end of this Vlog, I have the same issues of self doubt after capturing a really great image, but I think it is just something that makes us more passionate about our craft. On lens choice, I bought myself the Nikon 14-24mm F2.8, it is a heavy piece of glass and in hindsight I should have got something a lot lighter and cheaper but, it is very sharp! I also use the Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 and I love it. On the subject of losing things I have misplaced a whole Z-Pro Cokin Grad ND & ND set so I know how you are feeling with losing a tripod mate. Keep up the great work mate!

[@Car-crazy]

I have a nikor 10-20mm wide angle lens, which I use for landscape photography and find that very good indeed, extremely sharp photos and very nice colour. On a bright sunny day I use a black filter with it and the colours are really vibrant. It is light, not expensive and is great for landscape photography. It is also really useful when you can not get far enough back from the subject. You can be almost on top of it and still fit it all in.

[@Vintagecasios]

Very good video, thank you.

[@allangosling6134]

I use the same lenses as you with the exception 70 - 300 plus ts 24 incredible lens allows you to get in real close to your subject and still capture all you full image. Amazing and very versatile, excellent for panorama and stiching. One draw back it is an expensive lens but well worth with

[@PirateSamuel]

last week video was so awesome man...Have a great day.

[@YoloLP1]

first time i saw one of your videos. Very nice

[@GeoffreyGonzales]

5:00 solid gold I didn’t know that

[@christopherdoherty4124]

yet a other great video to watch i use 3 sigma lenses the 17-35mm f2.8/4 sigma 24-70mm ex dg hsm f 2.8 n the 70-200mm ex dg hsm with a used sony a99 just got all 4 in the past 3 months upgrade from my apsc sony a65 n a68

[@rondub]

Very helpful, thanks

[@causer1985]

Great video and perspective, thank you 🙏

[@derekmidgley]

Yes, been there, done that... lost my favourite travel tripod a couple of years ago. Just stupidly forgot it on a beach in the dark. Out of sight, out of mind. I would get the new Manfrotto Befree Advanced as it's not only a great tripod but includes a very versatile and well thought-out head!

[@nishanthxavier]

Well explained.. Thank you for the video...

[@TWBrit65]

I chose the Tamron with my first dslr. I went from a bridge cam to a 80d, sensor size wasn't as much concern as the which lens issue. And I have to say, I'm exceptionally pleased with the 24-70.

[@northernspirephotography2451]

Come to Sunderland tall ships race is on this Saturday it be excellent for photography, you can go to see them from this Wednesday.

[@lifesbeautiful3024]

Very good video!

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks.

[@SenorGancho]

Very nice job Adam. Great information and your presentation style is very engaging. Linking your points to practical examples is an excellent technique. Well done. Wrestling in my brain with the Canon 16-35mm between 4.0 and 2.8. significant price difference but you suggest for landscape you'll never need the 2.8. I'm trying to think of situations where I might wish I had that speed. I've got the Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 so maybe I've got it covered? Thoughts ? Cheers

[@eugecoscarelli9745]

Again Adam, you have produced an informative vlog. I am disappointed that some people do not appreciate the work you put into this weekly. I enjoy the countryside and in this vlog agree that telephoto is better than prime for landscape. When I have the opportunity to do landscape my kit is Nikon D90 with 18-300mm f3.5-5.6 ED VR lens, what do you think of this combination. I am quite happy with the results and as you have said in the past, this is what counts. Look forward to more.

[@ianlivermore2981]

Excellent views Adam I’ve just bought the Tamron 24-70 G2 at half the cost of the Nikon and just as good results

[@Firstmanphotography]

Great stuff. I've not had chance to try that out yet. How is the build quality? Probably the worst thing about the original.

[@ianlivermore2981]

First Man Photography it’s really solid Adam and pin sharp images

[@KPAki1Ler]

have you had to adjust the focus, or is it accurate straight out the box?

[@ianlivermore2981]

James Chisholm hi James No was great straight out the box

[@KPAki1Ler]

Ian Livermore thanks, it's either the G2 or the canon mk 2, I'm deciding on. Reading alot about having to adjust the G2 to focus accurately on close subjects/sigma lenses etc

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Hi Adam. I'm new to landscape photography and I bought the same three lenses you demoed. Except I got the IS version of the 70-200 F/4. I find I hardly use the Tamron 24-70 for landscape, so far; but I use it for general photography, walking around, family shots, etc. It just seems not wide enough or long enough for my best landscape shots.

[@scientia_potentia_est]

Really amazing channel Adam! Subscribed immediately! Thanks so much for making these super informative videos, so helpful for amateur photographers like me (wanting to specialize in nature landscape & wildlife photography) trying to pick out our first gear set. If you don't mind me asking, I'm trying to pick out a balanced out lens set for a Nikon D500 and so far I have a Tamron 70-200 but I'm needing other lenses on the shorter end. Would you recommend an ultra-wide like the Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 (or 16-35mm) or would a Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 be more versatile? Thanks!

[@Firstmanphotography]

The 24-70 Tamron is a great lens that I have been using for years (the older one, not the newer one). It is easily my most versatile lens. On the Dx format camera though it's not gonna be particularly wide. The 10-24 gives you nice wide coverage and coupled with 70-200 gives you good options for wildlife and landscape. Not sure I could do without that range in the middle though.

[@scientia_potentia_est]

@@Firstmanphotography Awesome, thanks for the advise! I ended up going for a Sigma 17-50 f2.8, a Tamron 10-24 F/3.5-4.5 with VC and an older Tamron 70-200mm without VC. Really wanted the new version of the 70-200 with optical stabilization and improved optics but I was already over budget and that one's ~$900 even with heavy use so I picked out the older one for ~$450 in auction)

[@57northphoto32]

Three legged thing, superb build quality, cool design and British 🇬🇧.

[@X_explorer]

Great movie!

[@speecher1959]

While I have a couple of primes, I hike with the zooms since there's only so much I can carry! These are exactly the same zooms I own, including the Tampon 24-70 (Gen 1, as well.). I have had extremely good results with it! I owned Canon's original 24-70mm f/2.8. and traded it in on the Tamron. Since it was my first nice lens, I hated to do it, but turned out it was totally worth it.

[@tomwhite7895]

Adam, Love the info blast at the end. Been reading the Chuck Lorre vanity cards on the Big Bang Theory for years. Could be a tad bit longer run time though , as I sometimes miss it and have to take several tries at the old pause button.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Tom. You're the second person to say that so I'll resolve it on the next one.

[@Stefan1968ful]

Best for me is the Fuji GF23mm 4.0 on Fuji GFX50s. And if you are on Nikon or Canon, I like the Laowa 12mm 2.8 - a lens which is brilliant sharp and at a very attractive price point. And...for the longer range for landscape, I like the 70-200mm 2.8 lens.

[@where-2-today]

Hi Adam, another great video, thanks. On a side note, what software program do you use for video editing?

[@davidlawford8998]

Hi Adam I shoot with a Canon 1Ds III and a Canon 5DSr The lenses I mainly use are Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS , Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

[@RS.Outdoors]

Another great vlog Adam. When i was looking into my first camera I did notice that with Canon you do get a lot of bang for your buck much so in the second hand market comapred to other brands. I went to the dark side with Sony and you need a small mortgage with some of there lenses. Atb

[@jonasfrey9649]

I tried a lot of tripods and the best for the price were the once from Sirui, they have different sizes in all variations and carbon versions as well. I ended up using a few of them at the moment. Plus the Ballheads are just buttersmooth. I have two of the KX10 or K-10X wich supports up to 20kg. Really amazing that thing. 👍 Pro Media Gear is also amazing, but to big for my taste amd if you lose one of these it‘s a bigger number in pricing 😉

[@scooby9127]

Swiss Qubus Exactly what I thought! Btw would love for you to critique my 200mm vid🤙🏾

[@cthirteenphotography1099]

Benro Travel Angel, Carbon Fiber. Love it

[@Firstmanphotography]

Yeah. I've been looking seriously at that. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@andymiles5156]

Drop James Kerwin a line. I met him at the Wex Photographic Show in London the other week promoting Benro. I ended up buying the C3780TN as I already have the Gitzo Traveller, it’s just arrived so yet to try it in anger. I notice Simon Baxter also uses two Benro tripods. I am however still waiting on Benro to get back to me on where I can buy additional top plates, so still reserve judgement on their customer service. facebook.com/Jameskerwinphotographic/

[@DiviPhotos]

Great video

[@MWB_logic_reason_respect]

Thank you, I have the 24-105. (Don't see the point of the 24-70 unless someone knows something I don't.???)

[@sinanaydn7907]

I don't see a point to changing your 24-105 for a 70. The thing is if I were to pick one of them, I'd go for the 70. That is due to the tremendous amounts of money that went into the 70 compared to 105 due to the popular focal range so the engineering that has gone into the 70 by a *bunch* of companies possibly cannot be caught by the 105's engineering. What do I mean by engineering? Less glass, sharper images; less moving parts, lesser possible breaking points; over engineered motors and mechanisms, faster and quieter AF; more aperture blades, rounder bokeh lights and stuff.. so on and so forth, you get the idea. But I bet you're really happy with your 105 and probably won't notice a difference if you compared the same photos shot with those two separate lenses if you don't pixel peep or if the conditions in which the photos were shot weren't harsh.

[@ninjaexp8084]

hey Adam great video ! and btw have a look at benro tripods especially from mach 3 series

[@Liam2E0LDQ]

Great videos as always, Enjoy watching your content, Is it possible you could put together a video demonstrating using ND and polarisers stacked up on waterfalls and rivers etc.. ? Maybe some pros and cons on using an ND together with a polariser, Even in your next Q&A would be great to see your opinions.

[@Snowcatnz2]

Hi Adam. Great video and great comment at the end. I have a crop sensor 7D MKII, and I love the 10-18, a great lens for the price. I also have the 17-40 F4 and the 70-200 F4IS these give me a good range of focal lengths, I also have a Sigma Art 24-105 F4 and that is an awesome lens both for landscape and general use. Tripod wise have you considered the K&C Concepts range? I've noticed o a couple of KZbinrs using them namely Jason Jones and Mads Pieter Iversen. Just a thought. Good hunting whichever one you go for!!

[@melvinshearer8640]

Try the new Artcise tripods, I bought a new AS85 and so far I love it........

[@chrisstark8136]

Great video again Adam. I’m fairly new to photography and have a Panasonic fz330 bridge camera, would love to know your thoughts on this and what would be a good upgrade. Got it as it was a good price and I knew I would not be able to afford lenses for a long time would love any advice cheers!

[@Skunkmunkie]

Liked for the info at the end. FYI, the info almost always gets lost in KZbin's autoplay function. I have to stop the autoplay, reload the video on the last frame, and then quickly pause the video in order to read it. Perhaps even a three to five second still screen would increase engagement with this aspect of your work? A quick glance at the comments suggests most people totally missed your significant statement (or maybe they just really like tripods). As to your sentiment, i work with a lawyer who does copyright and he's fairly certain the fair use decision will get quickly overturned. Several layers of appeals courts available. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a better outcome.

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks Blair. Really appreciate this comment. I hope you are right re the copyright. Also thanks for the advice around the screen blast. I'll extend it a few seconds, i have the autoplay feature turned off so didn't realise that. Thanks again.

[@paulbarnard5267]

Turn off auto play... the blast just sits on the screen at the end.

[@villageblunder4787]

Mine scrolls back to the thumbnail. Few more seconds of the info screen would be helpful as I also had to reload to find it again. Cheers.

[@keithbuck8252]

Yes I'd also like more time to read the end part adam love your channel though

[@BermyBwoy]

Great video! Advice is spot on and well illustrated :) love that timelapse! Currently I shoot dual Nikon D500 bodies and my go-to walk-about lenses right now are the Tamron 10-24 HLD, Sigma 18-35 Art and the Sigma 150-600 C. I only use my primes for events. Tamron = a wide perspective showing context and establishing the viewer's sense for your location. It MUST include appealing foreground with the middle leading you naturally to the top. Wide can be very boring if done wrong. Sigma Art = for 'normal' viewing angles and it is crispy clean! I mostly use this lens now. Sigma tele = for everything else... sports, portraits, landscapes.. it works. While not pro grade crispy clean it has a convenience factor that wins right now. Soon I'll get myself a nice Sigma 120-300 f2.8.

[@QuarkCharmed]

Hi Adam As to tripod, I have a Vanguard Alta Pro 263CT, it works quite good, also I have some basic Cokin tripod + Vanguard ball head as it's smaller and lighter. With the lenses, I've been using exactly the same zoom lenses for landscapes, 16-35 IS f4L, 24-70 f2.8LII and 70-200 IS f2.8LII, all pure Canon though. Apart from landscapes, I shoot people/performances so I need fast low-light ones. 70-200 IS f2.8LII is a bit heavy for hiking, but I still use it quite often. Thinking of getting a 1.4x converter as I tend to zoom in more than shooting wide angle. 24-70 is probably the sharpest of them all (and multiple reviews on the web say so) and due to its range it's the most used lens for me. Considering landscape photography only, your equipment is probably close to ideal.

[@marcelzwart3527]

A well explained video of the 3 lenses. What kind of tripod I must recommend? No idea :-) I just can advise to try some.

[@dust1415]

Good stuff Adam. My three fav lens are Tokina 11 - 16 F2.8 then the Sigma 17 - 50 F2.8 I know not sharpest but still good lens then the god of lens is my Sigma 50 - 100 F1.8 Art and for astrophotgraphy the cheap Opteka 6.5 As you can guess I have crop sensor camera

[@michaelhockmuller4677]

Another great segment Adam! I am traveling to Scotland in September on a REI hiking trip and was struggling to decide what single lens to bring. Based on your video I decided to bring my Sigma 17-50mm lens for my APSC body, since it is the closest equivalent to your 16-35mm on a full frame body. Although I love my Tamron 70-200 I can't justify the extra weight for a hiking trip. However, I do have an Canon 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 kit lens that could give me the equivalent reach of 200mm on a full frame. My question is whether you think it would be worth the extra weight and bulk for a hiking trip in Scotland. Unfortunately I don't have anything wider at the moment to bring along.Looking forward to exploring your beautiful country. - Mike in Colorado

[@moondawn1000]

I replaced my Manfrotto 055 tripod (built like a tank, and twice as heavy !), with a Manfrotto 190 Go. It's more than half the weight and easily supported my Nikon D750 and 70-200mm lens. It is a great treking tripod.

[@richardpcrowe]

Oh hell... There is a bus driving merrily around Croatia carrying my monopod that I left it it during a trip to that beautiful country. I really missed the monopod later on that trip when I visited Istanbul!

[@ChristineTabor]

You mentioned a swap out for the crop sensor on the wider angle to a 10-22 but you didn't mention a swap out for crop sensor on the 24-70 is there one? I like the presentation. thank you

[@Firstmanphotography]

Thanks. Really appreciate that. No there's no need to swap it out because it's only at the wide angle where you lose out with a cropped sensor camera and the 10-22 lens solves that. You miss out on the 23mm focal length but then the 24-70mm picks it right back up again.

[@johnfishlock22132]

Good stuff!

[@JobberE69]

Nice video Adam! I'm on crop sensor (7d mkII) and end-up selling my Tokina 11-16 as I was not using it that much for landscape. Now I "only" use the 17-40 F4 and the 70-200 F4 (what a great lens...). I'm also looking to upgrade the tripod, so interested on see what brand/model you buy :)

[@rumtreibbaer]

Funny, I have exactly the same 'trinity' 😉. Took me a few years to buy all three and a fullframe camera but I ended up with exactly the same three and I'm happy with them! Added a 90mm macro and this week a 35/f1.4 from Tamron...too much to carry but a good selection for me

[@eddiemoore7562]

Thanks for the info of these. Would you have a comment of the Canon 100-400 4.5 5.6 IS ii? Any good for landscaping?

[@thorstenwestheiderphotogra7722]

Great video Adam, loved the shots from the Lakes! As for prime lenses, I always have my Nikkor 35mm/1.8 with me, along with the Nikkor 24-70mm/2.8E. It's the "cheapest" lens I own, but it gets used a lot. How so? When I frame a scene with the 24-70mm I frequently find that I use 35mm or close to it. That's when I immediately swap lenses, because the "cheap" 35mm is so much sharper, I'm always amazed at the amount of detail I get in post, particularly the edges. A zoom lens is always a compromise. Yes, they've gotten a lot better since, say, the 80's (my first zoom lens was a 80-200mm/4.5 and it was horrible by today's standards). If I could bring just one lens, I might just go with the 35mm: If I need to go wider, I can shoot a panorama (which would then rival a single shot with a 24mm in terms of resolution), if I need to go less wide I can crop (46MP - nobody needs that resolution, right? Gotcha!) and the sharpness of this prime lens would still be enough to keep up with the 24-70mm. The icing on the cake is, it's even lighter than a 24-70mm/4 - win/win.

[@lescphotos]

Hi Adam, for a travel tripod, I've got the SIRUI T-024X - carbon fibre so extremely light & small but easily sturdy enough for long exposures of several minutes with my EOS 6D + 24-70 F2.8 attached as long as it's not too windy. Think it cost me about £200 & always bung it im my suitcase if going abroad...

[@scotty4418]

Enjoyed hearing your thoughts this week Adam. Currently covered from 24mm through to 200mm. Was wondering what your recommendations would be for a macro lens as not sure whether to go for one of these next or a 16-35mm.

[@Firstmanphotography]

For Canon I'd definitely recommend the 100mm L. Has great versatility as a portrait lens too. The 100mm non L version is also decent but the IS is very effective when handholding your macro shots.

[@scotty4418]

Thanks Adam, should have said for Canon. Just bought a 5D4 recently after having the 5D2 for a while. Off to Windermere tomorrow for 4 nights for the first time and still finalising plans for places to visit

[@Firstmanphotography]

Excellent. I'll probably be heading over that sort of way tomorrow. Haven't quite decided exactly where yet though.

[@pgcknaphill1892]

I just got the Sigma 105mm macro and it is a stunning, stunning lens. No regrets

[@Revi200x]

I use a sigma dc micro hsm 18-250 f3.5 ,sigma 30 mm f1.4 ,canon 18 -55 f3.5 ,canon 50 mm f1.8 , canon ultrasonic ef III USM 75-300 f4 ,canon 40 mm f2.8 ,sigma dc 18-50 mm f3.5 and my kit lens canon efm 15-45 mm f3.5 on a canon m50,my question is do a need to buy one of the 3 lens you recommended or shud a just stick to the ones a have .the one a love the most is the sigma 18-250 is a joy to take photos with ☺.I injoy your videos i always learn something new 😁