Which is The BEST LENS for LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY?

[@ian_worth]

I would love to know which is your favourite lens, let me know below + Check out the awesome OnePro focux backpack by PGYTECH - Discount available until August 8th bit.ly/4f8VDxB

[@mabecka]

I got the 14 mm f2.8 instead of the 16mm 1.4. The extra 2mm and the smaller size convinced me. I really like this lens. Have you used the 14mm?

[@terryolsen4244]

The 16-80 f4 is the lens on my camera most of the time. I have the 16-55 f2.8 and the 50-140 f2.8 but I rarely use them and am thinking of selling them. The 16-80 and the 70-300 make a great combination. The 14 f2.8 is my wide angle lens and I'm thinking about the 8mm.

[@JohnCross-rz5uq]

I do not have one favourite Lens for Landscape, the best overall for "anything" may be a 35mm Lens, but depending on how, where and when I use 14, 21, 24, 35, 55, 65, 85, 110, 135 and 500mm Lenses. If I had to pick only two Lenses, I think I will go for 35 and 135mm Lenses, but maybe I will miss the 21 or 24mm !? 21, 35 and 135 are great, 21 and 55 or 65 can also be great, I like to have a selection to choose from, so when I go to a known location, I can choose one or two Lenses for the shoot, when I do not know what to expect, then I can go "all in" or select fx 14, 24, 35, 65 or 85, 135 and 500mm. I do NOT like zooms !!!

[@danneukirch4486]

@@JohnCross-rz5uq Nice lens lineup! I assume landscape photography is one of your favourite photography genres. Good to see someone who uses primes so much. Usually people gravitate to zooms for landscapes, which makes sense. I use both primes and zoom, but it's always a hard decision for me which way to go when purchasing lol!

[@JohnCross-rz5uq]

@@danneukirch4486 Yes, I do make a lot of Landscape Photography, I also do Nature, Bird, Wildlife, Macro, Night sky, Documentary, City/street/urban, Architecture, Portrait and more...

[@edwardhammond5582]

That was a useful article, Ian. Thank you. Thanks also for the pointer towards Lightroom metadata. Agreed, location is a major determinant of lens choice. This point was made very clearly to me when I used a 16-35 for about 90% of Amsterdam, but I lug along everything from 11-24 to 100-400 because it’s so wasteful to not have exactly the lens I think a situation needs, especially when I’m hundreds of miles from home, so unlikely to return. This means I need a really good camera bag. For me, being able to get my camera bag on as cabin luggage, without argument, pleading or obscene surcharges, is a critical attribute. My Tenba Roadie 20 lets me safely carry everything, including a 15” laptop. Having tried quite a few over the years... no matter what bag we buy, I think we need to grow into it: do a bit of shuffling of compartments etc, learn to love it.

[@grahamodwyer924]

For me, a simple 28mm (full frame equivalent) prime lens. Just something wonderfully good about one lens and having to work a scene in creative ways.

[@timothylatour4977]

I just recently discovered your channel, and it immediately became one of my favorites. Your command of the English language is excellent, in that you make your points clearly and without repetition -- almost as though you had a teleprompter. I like your "tutorial" style very much.

[@iandisney4872]

Using Fuji X system I have the 18-55 F2. 8 to 4, the Fuji 50/230 F4. 5_f67 and the manual focus Samyang 12mm F2. I often use two cameras (usually the XH1 and XS10) to avoid having to change lenses excessively. However, also have the Fuji f2 23mm so may use this for example for interior shots in buildings (not strictly landscape but places like Blenheim are set within landscapes). Haven't really felt the need to add or change.

[@EdwardMartinsPhotography]

I've started using the XF 16-80mm a lot recently over the 16-55mm. Image quality is great. Also, I added the new Fuji XF 8mm and it's really fantastic. With the 10-24mm and 70-300, my kit is complete for landscapes.

[@ian_worth]

I would love to try out the 8mm, I think that would complement my setup well 👍

[@luxdalet]

Same. I got it with the X-T4. Still use it a lot because of it's great range and stability.

[@MartinHarvey]

@@ian_worthlovely lens

[@Stop-All-War]

16-35mm F4 24-105mm My favourites for Landscapes But my #1 is Sigma Art 40mm

[@kenhenley7599]

Certainly food for thought, especially if you're a beginner. The last image was a stunner.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@mortenlarsen6605]

Great video, as always! I´m super happy with this set up: Fujifilm XT5, + Viltrox 13mm, Fujinon XF 16-50mm (have used it a lot for a couple of weeks now, it´s super sharp and surprisingly lightweight) and Fujinon 70-300mm. This set up covers all my needs for my nature and landscape photography. Couldn´t bee more satisfied 🙂

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@michaelhawes8380]

I use the Fuji 8-16 and 16-80 and 70-300. I also own the 23mm 1.4 and 80mm macro. Along with numerous vintage lenses. I use the 8-16 and 16-80 and 23mm and vintage lenses on abandoned buildings. The macro on mushrooms and fungi. And 70-300 for wildlife and planes. Then a mixture of them all for everything else.

[@luxdalet]

Every photo you post is a masterpiece sir. That new camera bag is incredible indeed. Am just a hobby photographer, but I got 2 primes for wide angle captures. As you discussed, using a zoom is indeed better for most landscape captures, and the Fuji 16-80mm f/4 is the one I use the most.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks for the kind words, and nice lenses 🙏

[@andrisstanga5938]

Your walk in this video brought back memories from about 30 years ago, walking the area with my wife and kids. As for my favourite lens, I almost only ever shoot with a standard zoom. I use Sony APSC, but I believe this lens is also available for Fuji: the excellent Sigma 18-50 f2.8. It's really surprisingly sharp for a zoom and on many photos people were convinced I had used a prime. It sits on my camera pretty much all the time, and I only ever replace it with the kit lens and only when I do a bit of video - because the kit lens has image stabilisation while the Sigma does not.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much, I'm glad it brought back some nice memories 👍

[@theinfinitepassportTV]

Right now I have been exploring my new Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4, trying to see if it can become my fave. Generally I have been greatly enjoying the Fuji 16mm for landscapes. I can't seem to love a zoom lens, and haven't fallen in love with my Tamron 17-70, though I really think a good one would be more practical.

[@bww2s]

XF 33 is sheer perfection. It does everything and does it well. It can sometimes be a touch clinical, but I usually keep a 1/8 black mist on it and it never fails to please.

[@theinfinitepassportTV]

@@bww2s totally agree! As soon as I purchased it I purchased a black mist as well :) Thanks for the reply!

[@ian_worth]

Thats awesome, thanks for sharing 👍

[@alanbudge]

Really helpful tips. I checked the Lightroom data when I moved to Nikon and discovered most of my shots were between 24 and 28mm. I decided to go for the 24-200 which would also cover the occasional wildlife shots I take. Maybe not the best lens but more than good enough for me at f8-11, printing up to A3. I also have the 14-30 f4 which gives me a bit more quality. A Viltrox 24 1.8 completes the set and is all I need. Love the historic references on this video. Makes it more interesting to me.

[@ian_worth]

Thats awesome, thanks so much 👍

[@timrosenburgh8597]

I enjoyed the video as usual Ian. The lens i use the most is the Tamron 17-35mm which i use more than the Nikon 28-300mm, which to be quite honest i should use a lot more. Fantastic light and image's. Look forward to the next one mate.

[@edc641]

My best lens for landscape photography is probably the Tamron 28-200. Amazing IQ for being a "super zoom", and it probably covers 95% of all the shots I want to take. If 28mm is not enough, and the situation allows for it, I can do a pano to go wider. Super versatile and delivers great IQ, all I can ask for really. It's my go-to lens for longer hikes when I want to go lightweight and avoid switching lenses in harsh environment.

[@MartinHarvey]

As usual most enjoyable. I’ve had the 16-55 for a while now and still lug it around. Complemented by the 8mm and 70-300 - oh and the GR III always travels with me.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks for sharing, that sounds great 🙂

[@jamessim6925]

I’m looking forward to hearing what you think of the new XF 16-50mm f2.8-4.8. At 240g it’s a very light option, internal zoom, WR, and hopefully excellent image quality.

[@artefia-photo-video]

On my XH2, I’m using a LOT the 16-55 xf lens as well, what an amazing lens. I also use a 50-140 telephoto and the more heavier 100-400mm in certain occasion. For the Milky Way I use a 12mm f/2.8 prime lens. Sometime I use the 10-24mm f/4 but it’s generally attached to the camera ((XT4) I use for video. I love those Fujinon lenses. Patrice

[@ian_worth]

Awesome 👍

[@TOPHOLM04]

I very much enjoy your videos. They are so calm and relaxing and on top of that your images are stunning.. I’ve only started to be interested in landscape photography recently and as I beginner I’m getting a lot of good tips and hints from you. Thank you and keep up the good work

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 😊

[@StrangeTu]

I don't shoot landscapes that often, but traded in the Nikon 16-35, for a 24 mm 1.8, and am happy with the choice.

[@ian_worth]

Thats awesome, thanks for sharing 👍

[@scotskinner4350]

I shoot APS-C. My favorite lens is a 35mm f2 prime. I do a lot of macro photography, do my 100mm macro lens sees a lot of use.

[@ian_worth]

Thats awesome, thanks for sharing 👍

[@dr.chungusphd108]

I recently bought an older mk1 24-105mm f4 and I’m waiting on my recently purchased a tamron 150-600mm to arrive. I really really love my 24-105 even on my crop sensor 80d. I also have a efs 17-55mm but the lens creep is so bad I rarely take it out much.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@randyschwager84]

Killer sunset shot! Great advice! Thanks for taking me along!

[@ian_worth]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@jsav3562]

Tremendous last shot there Ian, Love the clouds guiding the eye naturally towards the light. Lovely relaxing watch as always, keep up the great work. 👍 from Peru!

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@robertbooth833]

Hi Ian, Pembrokeshire Archeology Day might be give you more locations and inspirations. And make connections. For last 20 years always been something amazing from the recent to prehistoric.

[@uweyaa]

I used a Sony A 6400 and Sony 18 - 135, and Tamron 11 - 20 2.8!

[@ian_worth]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@plevesque]

Yeah, it is a keeper this shot !!! Quite a walk, hope you did not lost your self back ???!!!! I use mainly a 17-24mm and 28-70mm, I you look for a Viltrox 13 mm 1.4 soon if available in Canada !

[@ian_worth]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@bamsemh1]

My golden trio now is, 16mm f1.8 fisheye, 24-80mm f2.8 and 200-800mm f5-6.3.

[@lphilpot01]

My most used lens? I'm a Canon shooter and recently replaced my old Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-f/4 zoom with a Canon 24-70mm f/4L USM IS so I'm sure that one will be my goto lens for quite a while. However, I also like my Canon 70-200 f/4L USM (which replaced a Canon 70-300 f/4.5-f/5.6 IS USM). I think for a long time (maybe still?) the 70-200 f/4 was probably one of the best values in lenses for (Canon) landscape photographers, especially used. As you noted, by bypassing f/2.8 I've not only saved weight but quite a bit of money (even used, these came from MPB). Yes, I gave up 7mm on the wide end which has been a little more noticeable than I expected, but I still have the 17-70 if I need it in pinch. Please tell me you waited past sunset for the red clouds....! 🙂

[@ian_worth]

Thanks Len, yes those canon f4 lenses are awesome. I did wait but sadly it just fizzled out. I think I'm happy with that last shot though 👍

[@mariamullin4031]

Great shots , especially the last one with the nice light

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@PhotoTrekr]

Depends on what I'm shooting. When I'm home in the south eastern US the landscape lends itself more to my 24-70mm lens. But, if I'm traveling to the western US, I'll use a wider lens more often like my 16-35mm.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ianforber]

I use a Leica Q2. No need to worry about lenses as it’s a fixed 28mm. Need a telephoto? Just crop - it’ll easily go to around 100mm

[@lennyjay22GbgLALV]

That last shot is just stunning!! Really like your videos! Starting photography and really learning a lot from your content :)

[@marshall-_-007-_-]

I use the X-S10 with the 16-80mm and Sigma 100-400mm. Looking to get an ultra-wide zoom to complete my set and would appreciate recommendations

[@ian_worth]

The 10-24 works well with the x-s10

[@johndavies12]

Cracking shots Ian, especially the last one 👌

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 👍

[@stephensmithphotography]

Great video Ian, nice to know there are some places without the crowds 😊🤙

[@ian_worth]

Thanks Stephen, yes it's getting busy now. head for the hills. 😂 haha

[@jacquesgiard6943]

Thanks!

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@richardzelinka9411]

I use the Fuji 16-80 for general travel and landscape, with the 18-135 (bought used) for a bit more reach and as a backup lens. These are plenty sharp for me and, as you say, landscapes (and a lot of travel shots) are usually shot between F5.6 and F11 where these zooms are sharpest. I'm adding the Sigma 10-18 to give me more width and, if I feel it's important, more sharpness at the edges than I can get from these lenses at focal lengths below 24 mm. But frankly, I usually find the 16-80 and 18-135 sharp enough at all focal lengths as I am not a pixel peeper.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jatgs]

How you blend the photos in post production. Do you have a KZbin video about this technical way?

[@bamsemh1]

I would say that there's no best lens for anything, aside from the one a simple person loves best. Some love wide angle, some love standard zoom and some loves tele. I'm starting to love fisheye, especially here in the Faroe Islands 😊 but sure, sometimes I wish I brought the tele lens 😅 I once used 24-200mm f4, but it's kind of heavy on the long walks.

[@tacituskilgore8379]

Without question the Tamron 70-200 G2. ... oh and the 24-70 canon f4. And also the tamron 10-24.

[@ian_worth]

Thats awesome, thanks for sharing 👍

[@Dr.Mark.Marzinzik]

What luck you had with the light at the end 👍🏼. But I assume that you will revisit the area anyway. Pembrokeshire looks interesting for some nice hikes 💚. Hope that I will get the opportunity to come there at some time. Everything would be so much easier, if the UK had stayed in the EU.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks buddy, i'm glad you liked the last shot 👍

[@TOPHOLM04]

Is it really that difficult traveling to the UK from Europe? Has it become much more difficult since they left?

[@davidligon6088]

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to export lens focal length counts and the exif summary columns into a .csv spreadsheet for graphs and analysis? I tend to shoot the majority of images at or near the extremes of my zoom lenses. 16 mm (16-35 lens), 20 mm (20-70 lens), 24 mm (24-105 lens), 28 mm (28-00 lens), 35 mm (16-35 lens), 70 mm (20-70 & 70-200 lenses), 100 mm, 105 mm, 200 mm, 400 mm. You get the idea. I wonder if this is true for others.

[@ian_worth]

I see a similar pattern, thanks for sharing 👍

[@jaspercaelan4998]

I feel like a superzoom like a 24-200 covers 99% of what I need for landscapes and the image quality is more than good enough for what I take. I have some manual primes too but use them more for other genres.

[@SpudUna]

I have a fixed 24mm (FF equivalent) on my Sony RX0.

[@ian_worth]

nice 👍

[@JohnCross-rz5uq]

I think that the "all in focus" Landscape photography is very old scool, I have done Landscape photography since 1979 and I do not think you need to use those small apertures, focus at the most interesting spot for your eyes ! I rarely use smaller aperture than 5.6, no matter if I use 14mm or 135mm.

[@ian_worth]

It's true, there's no fixed rules, 👍

[@ifell3]

Nice frame and hip belt

[@ian_worth]

Thanks 🙏

[@mylucksmiles]

Camera bags and tripods my own personal nightmare. However I was so feed up with badly thought out camera bags . Even the bigger named ones, so much so I rethought my transport idea. One of the things we face as photographers using equipment is accessing the gear we chose to take with us. I also lost over 300 pounds worth of equipment due to it coming off and not noticing it had fallen out its pockets in transport/ walking about . big name’s gear is not always up to the task moving quickly sometime require I move faster than I would often like to. My solution for now was to change the way I loaded gear I use a rucksack. To place all my camera bags into I sorted out my camera and lenses into already existing camera bag already owned or had been given has gifts. So My z 8 and 180 -600 fitted in to one of such bags with enough space to take the z24-120. All lenses are in pocesThe bag they where in gives me access through the top to slide out camera body and lenses inside there own fitted bag. I went on Amazon and purchased a very large rucksack. The Amazon highly recommended one. The camera bag and cases fit nicely in to the main backpack area the cases the lenses are in and the camera bag are fit for purpose and so now I have a rucksack with the main area safely holding my main equipment. The other outer pockets have water proof cases holding my other equipment. The Amazon bag has at its underside a large area in which I store my wet gear and ground covers. With tent pegs . The tripod I have found personally is best carried but there are side pockets that secures a tripod if I wish. I was losing a lot of stuff due to placing it on the ground and then moving quickly and forgetting the stuff. With a large rucksack there is space to pop most stuff in to the backpack and most items are safe and secure if I now now quickly I have my gear. The over all weight is not changed that much and the rucksack helps to give me a safe space. Really it works well for me and I find having my camera gear inside cases inside the rucksack helped me focus and such then I have not lost anything. Packing up and moving short distances to is easy quick and simple. I purchase a small rig tripod it’s ok but small rig have issues with their screws and I think it’s with doing an equipment check and transport video. Carrying stuff about is a must so that to is worth a video on its own. Cheers for your videos I find it interesting. So put your bag into a rucksack and use the extra space to pop in the stuff down its side as you shoot . It works for me

[@ian_worth]

Thanks for the info and thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@ofthenearfuture]

I use the X-S10 and 16-80 as my general setup for everything, but I mostly do my landscape photography in the mountains. I really love the lens, and even if a wider aperture would be nice I'd rather have the size and weight advantage over the 16-55. I also use a Canon FD 80-200 F4 L for my telephoto and it's frankly my favourite lens, tho that's possibly cause I just really love a tele haha. I have some other normal primes, but I'm currently thinking about picking up the TTArtisan 10mm F2 for an ultra wide...

[@ian_worth]

thats a great line up, thanks for sharing 👍

[@daveturner5305]

For safety in the more remote areas, where you might be some distance from your car or other transport, it should be considered essential to carry gear/clothing to cope with changing weather conditions. Does your new backpack allow for this and what do you carry?

[@ian_worth]

Definitely, I had my waterproof rain jacket in the back pouch and my rab down jacket in my main camera compartment in a stuff sack. 👍 there's lots more room in the back pocket for additional items as well

[@deepdas7168]

Garath Southgate

[@ian_worth]

(I get that all of the time 😂)

[@jan-martinulvag1962]

There are some bad copies of the 18-55 around. I got two of this lense and they are produced in different countries. I have not tested them, just used them.

[@ian_worth]

interesting, i've always been happy with mine

[@jan-martinulvag1962]

@@ian_worth TomPhoto channel is working on a video where he compares two copies. Its not out yet

[@rogerhampton2844]

Why do so many you tubers over use the word super? It's getting Suprler Hackneyed. You can use the word very from time to time.

[@ian_worth]

I just say what I'm feeling at the time,

[@DIYBill]

Thanks!