BEST landscape Photography LENSES (On Any Budget)
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- Buying lenses can often be an overwhelming experience, given the plethora of options available. It's challenging to know where to begin. That's why I have meticulously curated five distinct, ideal lens kits tailored for various types of outdoor photographers. Additionally, I will share my own kit, explaining why I specifically chose these lenses and how these powerful tools enhance my landscape photography
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As I get on in years (68) weight has moved progressively up the priority ladder of importance. Like you, I am a firm believer in an f/4 maximum aperture for landscape photography. I seem to be falling into this argument all the time on social media forums, but considering the high ISO performance of current sensor technology, and the fantastic De-noise software available, I see little reason to go for an f/2.8 lens (I do have an 14mm f/2.8 prime for astro). And, frankly, I rarely shoot wider than about f/8 anyway, so it's kind of a moot point! The other day I added up the weight of all the f/4 lenses in may bag and compared that to what similar f/2.8 lenses would weigh, and it amounted to about a six pound savings!
Wow that’s a ton when you consider hauling it on your back. I am always looking to save weight as well. It just makes the whole experience of outdoor photography more enjoyable I think.
Sigma Lenses are great but big & heavy, new Mirrorless Lenses are much smaller
Special lenses for special type of photography is bullcrap. I just use two lens 40mm f2.5 sony and fe 100-400mm exclusively. This kit added 5 years to my life.
This is a great starting point for anyone shooting landscapes, even when you’re experienced it suggests options you might have originally discarded.
Seeing you use lenses that aren’t at the “top end” and the amazing results you capture, just opens the eyes of anyone with a creative heart. Many thanks for that.
I love the Tamron 50-400. Was very close to buying the Sigma but it just popped it. I just wish they had more in the way of zoom lock. That would have taken it up several notches. I did look at the Sony 100-400 and if they upgrade it to a Mk2 and it’s lighter… lighter lenses are a high priority for me when hiking.
Interesting collections. I’m a Nikon shooter and, when COVID hit and my spend rate plummeted, I upgraded my D750 for a Z7ii. I’ve kept my 16-35 f4 and 20 f2.8 F mount lenses. When I bought the new camera, I splurged on the 24-70 f2.8 and love it. Recently, I sold my 200-500 to offset some of the cost of the new 100-400. Along the way, I also bought the new version of the 105 macro. It’s a lot to lug onto cross-country planes at age 78, but when I press the shutter, there are no excuses about either camera or lens performance.
I have Sony PZ 16-35, Tamron 28-200 and Tamron 50-400. And when I have to take pictures of the northern lights, Sony 20mm 1.8. What I use most are 16-35 and 28-200, fantastic to be able to carry so easily and get such good image quality.
I too have the Tamron 28-200 and 50-400. Love them both. Super versatile and sharp.
Shaved more bulk and weight off my minimalist backpack kit by opting for the Samsung 18 2.8 (145g) rather than 16-35, (comes with hiking friendly case) as like you the 28-200 delivers so much especially with flip it into portrait mode and stitch a LR pano, or use a high res body for a 400mm APSC capability. 👍
@@DS-ke8pqHow do you get 400mm in an APSC body? I thought you would get 300mm (200 x 1.5 crop).
@@iShootWild Whoops, early morning math. Thanks for spotting. 300mm!!!
Love this vid, Michael!
For an L mount budget/travel kit, it's hard to go wrong with Lumix S 20-60 and 70-300 macro. Total cost (new) is about $1300. Yes, both are variable aperture, but f/3.5 at 20mm is reasonably fast. And while sharpness tails off as the telephoto gets close to 300mm, it's pretty solid from 70 to 230-240. I look at the extra reach as a bonus.
Shooting Nikon Z6 and Z9, i have the Native 14-30 F4, 24-70 2.8 S, with FTZ adapter, the 70-200 2.8 FLED and 200-500 !!
I just use the $$$ kit. It took me a lot of effort to put all 3 lenses together, but the quality they offer is incredible. Thanks for your tips Michael.
I think when I ran into you and we shot at Rodeo beach last November we talked about my Tamron 28-200mm. I don’t think you’d picked it up for yourself yet if I recall correctly. So glad to see that got it and you’re enjoying it. It’s a lens I recommend to almost everyone at this point. My kit is typically the Tamron 17-28mm
f/2.8, Tamron 28-200mm and I recently replaced my Sigma 100-400mm with the 50-400. Couldn’t resist that extra 50mm of zoom range. There’s so much versatility in that 3 lens setup for landscape photographers. Great video as usual! 🍻
The lenses I use the most are Tamron 50-400 and Sony 200-600. I do landscapes and birds. When I just want to bring a single lens (multi-day hiking, traveling) I bring my Tamron 28-200. Love that thing!
I love the Tamron 28-200mm for my hiking kit. Sometimes it's the only one that I pull out of my bag. Great info & video info for those starting out or looking to refine their kits.
Glad I'm not the only one who loves the 28-200! I also loved the 24-200 when I shot the Z6ii... truly missed the 24mm, so I purchased the Tammy 20 2.8... awesome little trooper. Considering the 50-400... or completely switching to the X-H2 and the XF 70-300 with TC lol. So many amazing options today. Great overview and suggestions, thanks!
Thanks Michael. I have Nikon and agree with your selections.
Thank you. Nice presentation of five 2 to 3 lens kits. Been mostly an event, portrait, and sports shooter so I’ve favored heavier F/2.8 zooms and faster primes but for landscape I’m trying to go lighter. Have the Sony 24-105/4 G, and 100-400mm GM but really haven’t found an f/4 wide angle I like. Have a 16-35/2.8 GM II but looking for a lighter lens. Also just bought the Sony 70-200/4 MACRO G OSS II to go lighter out to 280mm with the 1.4X TC. Take care.
My favorite lens is Sony SEL18135 on a A6000. Versatile and low weight. For hiking you have a small equipment. In cases where I use the internal flashlight, I changed to 16-50mm kit lens. It's not super sharp, but there are no shadows from the lens on the picture.
Have a nice Sunday, Michael 😊.
Thank You Michael! Great advice!
Anytime, thanks for watching!
Great video! Right now I managed to get my "almost ideal" 3-lens kit for landscape photography: Canon RF 14-35 F4, RF 24-105 f4 and RF 100-400mm f5.6-8(superlightweight! Although slow sometimes). Great lenses for my Canon eos R to be honest
Sony user here too, and still in the process of figuring out what lenses suit me. The lens I love using the most is also the most impractical, my 50 mm prime. If I ever feel uninspired this is the lens I put on to get me out of it. My second favorite is my 100-400, but I'm still in the process of learning how to use it without creating flat and uninteresting photos. Lastly is my 24-70, very practical, but not as fun to use. I've never enjoyed ultra wide angles, so that's why I don't own one. I also live in a rather flat area and have trouble imaging what I could even use it for. Interesting video!
Very well explained !!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
I use mostly three lenses from OM System/Olympus on my OM System OM-1. The 12-40 f/2.8 and the 40-150 f/2.8 both constant aperture. With the 2x converter on the 40-150 I get the extended reach with very little additional weight. The other lens is the little but awesome 12mm f/2 which I use for astrophotography. Entire kit is much smaller and lighter than FF kits which I like for hiking and transporting on airplanes.
My current 3 lens kit for my d850 is the Nikon 16-35mm f4, tamron 35-150mm f2.8-4, Sigma 100-400mm. I’ve also got the tamron g2 15-30mm f2.8 for Astro and a tamron g2 150-600mm for wildlife. I’m pretty happy with it but it’s obviously heavy. For longer hikes I will take my d7500 with a 10-24mm tamron and my 100-400mm.
With you on the older f4 24/70. I’m using the Sony 16/35 f2.8, Sony 24/70 f4, Tamron 70/180 f2.8 and the Sigma 100/400. I own cheaper 1.4 Samyang 35mm and f1.8 85mm Viltrox that I use when I decide to be a model photographer. Nice to hear from pro photographers and ones like yourself that use the same gear as many Amateurs like myself use.
Currently using the amazing Tamron 28-200 (for about 2 years now) and the Sigma 105mm macro, impressive lens too ☺
I have the 16-35 GM 24-105 G and the 100-400 GM….great set up,love it.
Thats a great kit!
I shoot landscapes and now use a Fuji GFX 100s, 20-30 ƒ4, 45-100 ƒ4, and a 100-200 ƒ5.6. It works for me but I don't backpack 10 miles into the bush, usually 5 miles round trips are average.
Good job man
When I traded in my DSLR equipment to help pay for the Nikon Z7II, I noticed that I had rarely shot wider than 24mm with the DSLR so I got the Nikon 24-120 and the 100-400. Both lenses are weather-sealed S lenses and also focus quite close. I have an old Canon 500D close-up filter which turns the 100-400 zoom into a nearly 1X macro. Very versatile, tack sharp and relatively lightweight. The 100-400 was quite expensive but it also doubles as an outstanding macro lens with great working distance with the 500D. So nice to see an outstanding photographer tout less expensive, slower than f2.8 lenses!
My newest setup is the Sony G 20-70 f4 and the Sony 70-200 f2.8 GM II on the A7R V - covers nearly all my needs and I can add a x2 Teleconverter for extra reach and a 14mm 1.8 G Master for super wide angle shots if needed.
I have a Tamron 17-28, Sony 24-105, Sony 100-400, and a Sony 1.4 teleconverter (along with a Sony 90 macro which I take only if I plan a botanical gardens or equivalent visit). The 17-28 allows me to easily add filters, unlike wider lenses, and I can stitch pictures together when I need a wider shot.
Hello Michael, I exactly use the "budget" kit - 16-35 PZ plus Tamron 50-400. Had two copies of the 28-200, but wasn't satisfied with the sharpness and the color rendering. The 50-400, though, is a beast!
Thanks Michael. I use the Sony 24-70 2.8 as my main lens and also have the Sony 90mm macro. I used to have the Sony 16-35 2.8 but wasn't using it much so I traded it in for a Sigma 20mm 2.0 for astro shots and then added the Sony 100-400 plus a teleconverter so I can try to do more wildlife shooting. I need to try that Tamron 28-200 especially for travel photography and not having to change lenses while walking around. Then I may ditch the Sony 24-70.
I also shoot Sony. I started with the 24-105, then wanted a wide lens. I tried three copies of the Sony-Zeiss 16-35 and returned them all because the corners were too soft for me. So I bit the bullet and bought the 16-35 GM, and I am glad I did. It is very sharp and so flexible for landscape, astro, and architecture. Next, I added the 100-400 GM, and I love it! So I carried the 16-35 GM, 24-105 G, and 100-400 setup for a while - an exceptional setup, but a bit too heavy for me. I then bought the Tamron 28-200 and I often pair it with the 16-35 GM and a A7RV for a lightweight carry in a small 7L Wotencraft shoulder bag. While I love that setup, the 28-200 often has too much purple fringing for me. Recently, I rented the new 20-70 for a trip to Death Valley and Joshua Tree, and fell in love with it. It is so sharp, and the contrast is superb. Do you hear DANGER? Yup! So, I’m in the process of reworking my setup. I got the 14mm f1.8 GM, the 20-70 f4 G. I am just waiting for availability of the 70-200 f4 Macro G II. I’ll carry the 20-70 and 70-200 for a lightweight setup and I’ll carry the 20-70 and a 1.4 TC with the 70-200, or 100-400 if I can tolerate a bit heavier carry. Of course the 200-600 is excellent when I am out shooting birds.
Switched a few months ago to Sony so still building my kit. My first lens was the Tamron 28-200. Really good and versatile. I love it. Also have the sony 100-400 and the Sony 20mm 1.8G. I thought I would be set with that kit. But after a recent trip to the Yellowstone area, I want something wider than 20. Also looking for a portrait lens. The Sony 85mm 1.8 currently discounted on Amazon UK is extremely good value. Undecided between that one and obviously the Sigma 85 1.4.
This is an interesting post, Michael. I’m a Nikon shooter and my landscape kit is the Z7 with L-bracket, 14-30mm f4, 24-120mm f4 and 100-40mm f4.5-5.6. Like you, I don’t feel the need for faster glass for most landscape work. If so, I have small, fast primes like the 40mm f2 or 20mm f1.8.
I have a sony 20mm f1.8 primarily for astro, just bought a Tamron 50-400. I will probably buy a 16-35 gm ii for my wide angle zoom range and a Rokinon 135 f2 for detailed milky way tracked panorama maybe next year. I mainly photograph night sky & astro also landscape so I need some versatility in the wide angle range.
Thank you
Olympus E-M1 Mark III (or better) paired with an Olympus 12-100mm f/4 IS Pro is probably the dream landscape travel setup; handheld you can get high res mode photos up to 50mp or 80mp on a tripod. With this combo, some people get up to 10 second long exposures HAND HELD, but 2+ seconds are fairly easy as well. In-body focus stacking works, Live ND filters work as well... this is easily a "holy grail" travel setup.
Really just enjoy your work. Here is a my setup. 16-35 f/4 Canon L glass adapted, 24-70 2.8 GM Sony, and 100-400 GM Sony. I had the 24-105 but it just wasn't performing as well as the 24-70 2.8 I rented so I sold it and got the Sony. Have you ever used teleconverters? I was thinking about springing for the 1.4 to go with my 100-400 for wildlife but just not sure how much I would really use it.
I use canon 15-35 F2.8 , canon 24-70 F2.8 ii, canon 70-200 F2.8 ii and sigma 150-600 F5-6.3 C. They are all great lenses!
Agree on all the points in figuring out which lenses to choose. And yes, weight is such a big factor -- I was spoiled when using only iPhone, but when I really needed quality and the ability to zoom, decided to go back to mirrorless... and my back doesn't like it, lol. I know this is irrelevant, but trying to figure out where that vantage point is at 3:04 -- Is it the SCA Trail, or further north? I've never seen that view before, and would love to visit someday.
@MichaelShainblum , your videos are just so inspiring for me, thank you so much for your work! Let me ask you a question: I'm in the Sony APSC e-mout ecosystem since 2012 with the original NEX3. I started with the 16mm f2.8 and I think four years later I bought the 55-210 f4.5 to f6.3. I think I've pushed the camera to it's limits, and, last year I thought it was time to upgrade. So I bought an ZVE-10 (which is basically what you can get here in Brazil), a Viltrox 23mm F1.4, a Sony 70-350 G, and I'm waiting my Tanrom 17-70 F2.8 to arrive. Later this year or next year I will look for an ultrawide option... For now, I'm thinking about the viltrox 13mm F1.4 or the sigma/Tamron 10-18mm f2.8 ... Which one would you buy? (Astro is my main reason to look for an ultrawide)
This video came at an interesting time. I’ve been doing a ton of research trying to decide what to get for my first setup. I’ll be purchasing an A7RV in the near future. I was considering the 12-24 2.8 and the 100-400. I talked myself out of the 12-24 for a more versatile and cheaper 16-35 2.8 but I’m still concerned about the gap in between. I have a trip to Glacier planned and want the wide angle for the grand vistas and the telephoto to keep from getting trampled by moose and disemboweled by grizzlies.
Great options. My current set: Sony 16-35mm F2.8, Tamron 28-75 F2.8, Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6. Sony 14mm F1.8. I started out with the 16-35mm F4, really glad I upgraded to the F2.8. Sharper, better in the corners, better at night. Mid range: Started out with the budget Sony 28-70 F3.5, had a focus problem especially in cold weather. Upgraded to the faster Tamron 28-70 F2.8. It also has a problem where it shuts down for no apparent reason ! Also has distortion, vignetting issues. Not a fan but I don't use it much. Sony 70-300mm F4.0-5.6: Like the extended range, not the best optics, a budget lens. The 14mm was a guilty pleasure buy. Great at night and in tight spots. If I had it to do over: Sony 16-35mm F2.8, Maybe the Tamron 28-200, and I would probably upgrade to the Sony 100-400mm GM F 4.5-5.6.
Awesome video!
I have the same 16-35 f4 and am tempted to get the newer version also just haven't pulled the trigger on it.
I also have the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 which is a wonderful lens, but that 24-105 looks very nice too!
And I also have the sigma 100-400, which I love too.
I have one prime which is the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 that I love and use for any astro that I do 🙂
Great overview, Michael. Thak you for that. I‘m using a Nikon Z6 and a Z7. For the Z6 I have the 24-200 and an old 20 mm f1.8 with a FTZ-adapter for crazy sun stars and night photography. The Z7 is going out with the 24-120 f4. As the wide angle comes to be in focus I take the 14-30 f4 and for telephoto I own the sigma 150-600 with another FTZ-adapter. Thats all so far. Best regards from germany Werner
Interesting video Michael ! My current relatively light weight landscape kit is Sony Zeiss 16-35 f4, Sony 28-60 and Tamron 70-300. I'm looking to get a 28-200 to have only 2 lenses kit when 200mm is enough on the longest end.
Great video! Right now almost ideal 5 lens kit for zooming images nice pictures 16_35mm f4 " tamron 28_200mm"sigma 100_400mm F5.
If you are asking about my kit as an amateur I use a kit similar to yours, it is a Sony system and lenses such as Zeiss 16 35 F4, Tamron 28 - 75 G2 F2.8; 100-400.
For my Sony 7riii, I now use the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 and 60-600mm f4.5-6.3 (both heavy but amazing). For night sky is use Sony 20mm f1.8 (light and amazing). I always carry all three, the extra weight doesn't bother me, it's a good workout :)
I use Tamrons 17-28 and 28-200 and they both awesome. Also I have Sigma 100-400 which is really great too. These all I need for landscape photography.
Sounds like an awesome kit!
Another great vid! Thanks for sharing!! I just have 2 lenses for my Sony A7R4 camera:
- Sony 16-35mm F2.8 GM lens
- Sony 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM lens
Covers all my needs and the focal gap in-between is covered by just cropping the image from 35mm... One of the benefits of a high MP camera I suppose... :)
Thx for your perspective. I use this combo right now: Sony a7IV with Viltrox 16mm f1.8 ( it’s really good lens for the price in my opinion but I’m always missing the opportunity to zoom little bit) + Sigma 24-70 f2.8 art (my favourite lens so far, just extraordinarily) + Tamron 150-500 f5-6.7 (It was a panic buy before trip to Alaska which didn’t happen.. I live in Jasper, AB so I use it for wildlife but I would prefer Tamron 50-400 no doubt right now as I’m mostly landscape guy. I miss important focal length with it). Overall setup for everything I would say. 🙂
I shoot Nikon mirrorless. I have the following lenses always in my kit for landscape,
Nikkor Z14-30mm f4
Nikkor Z 24-70mm 2.8
Nikkor Z 100-400mm 4.5 to 5.6
For Aviation shoots and wildlife, I put on the 1.4X teleconverter. I never liked teleconverters before, but on the mirrorless system the 1.4 gives me nice sharp images. I have pre-ordered the 180-600mm for long lens work
Great video Michael. I am currently running a Tokina 11-16 f2.8, Canon 24-105 f4 and Canon 100-400 EF ii f4-5.6. Mostly landscape, occasional astro-stuff. I have that gap between 16-24mm but find it doesn't bother me enough to justify adding another lens $$$. I just move my feet :)
My Nikon kit Z7II, 24mm 2.8 for astro, 14-30 f4 landscape, 24-200 f4 landscape, 105 macro, and wildlife very heavy 200-500 but trying to transition to the Sigma 100-400 for weight saving. There is a Tamron 40mm f2 for street as well.
very very nice
I use the Tamron 15-30 f/2.8, RF 24-105 f/4, and RF 100-400 f/5.6-f/8 on an EOS R. I'm somewhat happy with them, the Tamron is really good and their support was really great! I had to adapt the 15-30 to the R and it didn't get recognized by the camera. It's not the version with the dock but it was possible to update the firmware by sending it in to Tamron, their turnaround time was excellent! I've also tried the RF 24-200, I kind of liked it because of the range, but found the sharpness lascking enough to look elswhere. I miss the EF 70-200 f/4 I used to own because it was so sharp! the good thing is it's a cheap lens and I could just buy it again someday. I'd like to update my camera body because I'm having fun taking pictures of birds and would love the eye tracking of the new canon cameras OR would really like to try a Nikon Z 6 with the 20mm f/1.8 for astro. I've found that for astro landscape I like longer focal lengths like 30-50mm or to crop in a bit these days.
I think us Nikon Z shooters can anticipate that Tamron 28-200/2.8-5.6 in the near-ish future. Bc while Nikon does have the 24-200, there's no overlap on the apertures, so Nikon might be generous & allow Tamron to produce that lens OR nikon will produce it like they did w/the Tamron 17-28|28-75|70-180.
For myself, my "dream/perfect" mid-range ultra zoom is the Tamron 35-150/2-2.8 & and excitingly, it's on its way to Z-mount 🙌🏾
I think the days of the traditional 24-70/2.8 or 4 are long gone thanks to these unique FL zooms that Sigma & Tamron are coming out with.
My "perfect" kit would be: Z 14-30/4, Z 35-150/2-2.8, Z 100-400 ~~ peppered in with some primes for Astro/Portrait/Macro work.
I hear wonderful things abt the Tamron 50-400, but just like you, as I own a 100-400, it doesn't make much sense to get it. I am currently looking at the Sigma 60-600, specifically for the 500-600mm side of it.
For different hikes/backpacking/wildlife shoots, that would be a great zoom to take & leave the 100-400 at home.
Very informative video. The only thing I don't understand is the weight in Oz 😂😂. I am using Fuji X-T4 10-24, 16-80, 70-300, and Viltrox 13mm f1.4 for night photography. I used to use Nikon D800 with nikkor 16-35, tamron 24-70 f2.8 G2, nikkor 70-300 4-5.6 VR, rokinon 14mm F2.8. Both are great setups for the money. Most of my gear nowadays is used.
On my Sony a7iv I use mostly the Sony 24-105mm. Supplemented with the Tamron 17-28mm for wide and close focus and for longer reach I have the Tamron 70-300mm. Additionally I have the Sony 90mm macro and a little Samyang 8mm (apsc).
Mostly Canon 15-35 f2.8, 24-105 f4 and a 100-400 f4. Also occasionally will use an old non IS 70-200 f4 and a 50 f1.2. Heading to Iceland next week and plan on taking 3 of those 5 lens and my drone. Would be to much weight to take them all. The first 3 seem like the obvious choice but considering leaving the 24-105 for my 50 1.2 as it's a phenomenal lens. Just would leave me with some gaps in focal range. Decisions?
Have you tried the Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 DG DN lens? It’s pretty sharp and priced well! I went with the Sony 16-35 GM since it was lighter and could use circular filters
Nice
Canon RF. 14-35 f/4, 24-70 f/2.8, and 100-400 f/5.6-8. I would love something like the Tamron 28-200 for RF.
Nice options, Michael.
I am a bit of a dinosaur and feel more comfortable with primes, as that is what I cut my teeth on in the 70s. I now have a collection of Loxias and Voigtlanders. However, when backpacking I do have the 24-105 and the Loxia 21 to go with my A7RIII. As I approach 70 and still intend to keep backpacking/wilderness landscape photography, I need to make my kit lighter, so hoping the A7C II gets the 33 MP. sensor. That plus the Tamron you feature (+ 21 Lox) could be my new backpacking kit, while keeping the heavier stuff for shorter outings.
Not a Sony user, but Sony has the best lens lineup in addition to allowing third party lenses. However, the new Sony 70-200 f4 looks amazing, not only for landscape but closeup photography. I am currently using Canon 6D and variety of lenses, but slowly switching to Nikon Z 7II as I do mostly landscape and that is a good value plus I really like the lens selection. Not a huge selection, but they have what I am preferring. Your suggestions on several different kits is excellent, ignored by others who have suggested kits.I assume your kit varies by location and that would be interesting to incorporate in a future video. Driving up to a vista, a photographers kit weight does not matter. But it should would if hiking to some mountain overlook, carrying gear up several miles and a few thousand feet.
Do you have a video or blog post on the gear you use to do your time-lapse photography.
Curious on your thoughts here because I recently made some changes.
I had the Sigma Art 24-70 2.8 but I didn’t love it. Image quality was fine but I always kept switching to my 100-400 to be at 100mm ish maybe 135mm.
I traded it in for the 24-105F4 because I do shoot a large variety of stuff although landscape is my favorite.
Is the fringing at 28mm as bad in your experience as most other reviews?
I have a 14mm GM that I bought used for Astro, my 24-105 F4 now and the Sigma 100-400.
Cheers!
Cool video! I have a 16-35 f4 Sony/Zeiss, 24-70 f2.8 GM II, 70-200 f4 G, and a Sony A7RIII.
Thanks David and thanks for sharing!
For Bald Cypress water forests (what I mostly shoot) I use the RF 14-35L, RF 24-240 and sometimes bring the EF 100-400L II with extenders. Previously I used the EF 17-40L and EF 28-300L.
The RF 14-35L is a pure joy to use, especially when compared with the EF 17-40L. The RF 24-240 is every bit as good as the EF 28-300L, which is an amazing lens. The RF 24-240 so much lighter and a lot less expensive than the EF 28-300L. I have the RF 24-105L, which is a great lens but the RF 24-240 is so much more versatile that I only use the RF 24-105L if I need f/4. I really can't tell the difference in image quality between the RF 24-240 and the RF 24-105L. 105 mm is fine on an APS-c but not long enough for me on full frame.
I have a 16-28 Sigma (the new one) for wide and astro, the 24-105 and the Sigma 100-400. I hike a lot with all three but I’m starting to get old and was thinking about selling the 24-105 and getting the 28-200. I would then hike with just the 16-28 and 28-200 and only bring the 100-400 for specific trips or wildlife (maybe even switch it for the 50-400). Thoughts?
Nice vid thanks! Subbed.
Thanks Chris!
Gotta love the more money than sense kit.
Even scary when you look at the Australian prices. 😂
Stay safe 🇦🇺
Haha its a lot! But hey if someone can afford it, its a pretty sweet set up.
Interesting thoughts on some of the lens combinations, thanks!
I've got the Sony 14/f1.8 for my aurora, the 24-105 f4 for general landscapes & running around, and the Sony 70-300. I really want to change out the 70-300 & the Tamron 50-400 looks like a possibility.
I also have a Sony 20 f1.8 which I'll be using on a second body this winter for aurora. Then I can time lapse one body and shift around with the other.
Nice! How do you like that 14 1.8? Looks like a really nice one for night sky work!
@@MichaelShainblum I love it. We had some big aurora shows this spring and 14mm was the only way to capture the full sky. Stars are decent in the corners as well. I love how light it is also compared to other super fast 14s. I prefer lower shutter speeds to freeze the aurora pillars so having f1.8 is a joy.
Michael.....my kit pretty much matches yours.....Sony 16-35 F4 Zeiss (I still love this lens and its operation just feels sooo very nice....smoothest zoom and very sharp at landscape aperatures even compared to the new version. I also have the Sony 24-105, my most used lens followed by the Sigma 100-400....a steal of a deal and a great lens for little money. Curious about your thoughts on the Tamrom 28-200 vs the Sony 24-105?
I have a Nikon D500 and mostly do wildlife, but also love astro, so my kit is a wide range. I have the Tokina 11-16, Sigma 17-50 2.8, Nikon 16-80, and Tamron 150-600. The only lens I'm currently coveting is a 70-200 2.8 for low light. Maybe someday...
I have two setups, one for family vacation and landscape:
Sony-Zeiß 16-35mmf4, Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8, Sigma 100-400mm
And one for just landscape/night sky and hiking:
Sigma 14-24mm f2.8, Sony 24-105mm f4, Sigma 100-400. Always got the full range from wide to 400mm, but mostly I’m using the 100-400😂
Nice review. Wish you would include Fuji in your considerations.
When considering a zoom lens for landscape, do you all have recommendations of 70-200 vs 100-400? I also like to shoot astro and there are 2.8f options for the 70-200. But would i be missing 200-400mm range?
Thank You for the vídeo. Your comment is very good. Because many don't think about weight.
I have been a professional photographer for many years and am currently transitioning from Nikon to Panasonic Lumix. But I bought an adapter to fit my nikon lenses to panasonic. The problem is that I like the primes. 20mm, 50mm, 105mm, 85mm and a 70-300. But since everything is changing because I'm 55, I'm changing the kit. The problem with the 16-35mm is that I would trade it for an 18 f1.8 Lumix. So it would be: 18mm f1.8, 24-105mm f4, and the 100-400 Sigma (it has an L mount) but on my long hikes only the 18 and the 24-105. The weight issue has been really, really important to me. regards from Brasil.
My expensive kit would be:
18mm f1.8, 35mm f1.8 , 25-105 f4; 70-200 f4; and sigma 100-400
a Sony 24 - 105 F4, Tamron 150-500, Samyang 24mm 2.8, Samyang 35mm 1.8 for the Sony FE mount
I'm using very similar lenses
Nikon Z6 with
Nikon 14-30mm f4
Nikon 24-120mm f4 (almost macro capability close up)
Tamron 100-400mm
I also have the Nikon 20mm f1.8 for Astro
As always a great topic, we all make a lot of mistakes here. Your example shows that the most expensive technique is not necessary.
Sigma 100-400mm is sold without a tripod mount, which mount do you use?
Great video Michael. I shoot a variety of urban/street/portraits/landscapes so I have a mix of prime lenses (Nikon 24mm 1.8 Z mount, Tamron 35mm 1.8, Nikon 50mm 1.8 S, Nikon 85mm 1.8 f mount w/adapter, Tamron 70-200 2.8 fmount with adapter, Tamron 24-70 fmount 2.8 that I think is a little soft, and a Tamron MC 90mm F2.8). I shoot with the Z mount system now that I've swapped over to mirrorless but do not have all Z mount lenses yet.
How do you like the macro lens? I might get one in the next year or so.
@@MichaelShainblum I do like the micro and considering how old the lens, it takes pretty good photos. I do not use it enough but it’s a LOT of fun to use.
Same kit. I had the Zeiss 16-35 F4, but for a few years from now I have the tamrom 17-28 2.8, filter 67 as the 28-200 and the sigma 100-400, lighter and 2.8, miss the 16mm...compromise. I have the Laowa 12-24 F5.6. when I need ultra wide, not bad.. fair for the price, I guess.
I use MFT. I have the three Panasonic Leica 2.8-4.0 zooms for a total of about 1300 grams: 8-18, 24-60, 50-200 plus a 2x teleconverter ;-) I prefer not to remember how much they cost originally.
I have the tamron 24-70g2 and 70-200g2 for my nikon z7, and also the tamron 17-35 2.8-4. All have served me great the past 4 yrs. Gives me 3 lenses, two of which are 2.8 all the way through, all for 400 dollars more then one native 2.8 z mount would cost me!!!
Michael, you mentioned the Sigma 100-400mm being f4. Here in the UK we only have for Sony the f5-6.3. is it the Comptempory you have? I can't see the f4 anywhere. Thanks
Whoops, looks like I misspoke and mislabeled that, its the F5 one.
@@MichaelShainblum ah, thanks Michael. I knew it was the sigma you had but for a second I thought you had a prototype on trial or something. I went for the same one in the end after watching your videos.
Love my Tamron 28-200mm. It’s almost always on the body thanks to the range of focal lengths and I’ve hauled it all over the place with me. Also have the Tamron 17-28 with a 2.8 that I got for night sky. Also have Tamron 150 - 500mm for Sony to round out my trifecta. It doesn’t go out so often because I don’t want to haul that weight around 😂
All out Tamron! I can dig it, I haven't personally tried that 17-28, but it looks like a great option!
Great content, as usual. But I'm surprised you didn't mention any prime lens (ok, you don't have the same versatility for landscape). But I have a Laowa 15mm F/4 macro, and this lens is fantastic. When I go for long hikes, I keep my Sigma Art 14-24 at home (it's as heavy as an anvil), and I use this Laowa instead.
Primes are nice too, I have owned a few over the years 14,20,35,50. Most were purchased when I did a ton of astro & portraiture. Although, to be honest a lot of those I sold due to inactivity of use. I always feel a bit restricted when using them. But of course thats just my experience, I know they are great tools for many people.
I use 35mm GM and 90mm macro mostly but own canon 20-35 and 70-200f4 USM that I adapt on occasion. I'd like a nice superzoom but I think I'll wait for either Tamron or Sony to release something new, 50-400 is a bit too expensive for me. (Canon lenses mostly stay on my canon eos3, film camera)
nice comsiderations… currently… laowa 10-18 for extreme ultra wide, sony gm 16-35 f/2.8, sigma 24 mm. f/2, sigma 50 mm. f/1.4, tamron 28-200 mm. (always on my body), sony gm 100-400. if i didn’t had the sony 100-400 and 28-200 mm. i would go definitely for the tamron 50-400…. keep up the vlogs… nice as always… oh by the way, tip, sigma 60-600… took it with me to iceland and i.c.w. 28-200 and a second body, ideal setup…
I'm saving up for the new Sigma 14mm f1.4. $1600 and supposed to be a beast for astro.
(Sony Full Frame) Would be curious if you had only a wide prime (20mm 1.8), would you go 28-200 or 50-400? I can't make up my mind lol
Im a new user of the camra nikon D3400 and i want to shoot landscape. what are the best affordable lendses for this camra?
So many lens options now available for Sony. Wish that was the case a few years back.
I purchased the Tamron 28-200 last year and now need to sell my Sony 24-104 and 70-200, both f4. The 28-200 is a great do everything lens and very light and compact.
Just purchased the Tamron 50-400. Looking forward to breaking that lens in on our upcoming trip to Newfoundland. Have also tried out the Tamron 20-40 which would be a fun lens to own. Tamron is killing it with their lenses.
Still have the Sony 16-35 GM and Sony 90mm Macro. Both are great but don’t use often. May look at getting a focus rail to do more macro.
Also have the Sony 200-600 for Wildlife which is a great lens but it’s a heavy beast.
Damn you have all the fun toys! I would love to try out that 200-600 Sony lens, that would be a blast to use for moon/sun alignment shots!
Yes, my wife agrees. Far too many toys. But I’m old and deserve them😄. The 200-600 is so sharp and the focus is bang on. Just reviewed some pictures of Cardinals and the detail on the feathers is fantastic before any processing. They say it’s a GM quality lens.
Wondering if you've had the chance to look at the Sigma 14-24 Art lens, at least as an alternative to the Sony 12-24? Half the price of that Sony (and only a couple hundred more than the 16-35), 2.8 max aperture, and I've been reading a lot of raves from Sony FE users.
I'd love to see Canon upgrade their current RF superzoom (24-240) to one that is weather sealed and has an AF/MF switch on the barrel - an upgrade to their current offering; perhaps an L? That way I can do a lot of exploring with a sturdy sealed lens without carrying all that other gear.
My Best Landscape Photography Lenses:
28mm f/2.8 Nikkor for Nikon F-mount SLRs
28mm f/3.5 Nikkor for Nikon F-mount SLRs
28mm f/3.5 Pentax Takumar for Spotmatic SLRs
28mm f/2.5 Vivitar for M42 mount SLRs
28mm f/2.8 Zeiss Biogon for Contax G1 rangefinders
28mm f/2 Zeiss Distagon for Nikon F-mount SLRs
14mm f/2.5 Olympus for micro 4/3 digital camera
65mm f/5.6 on Fuji 6x7cm medium format rangefinder (my favorite)
90mm f/5.6 Fujinon for 4x5 inch large format view camera
16-55mm f/2.8 Fujinon for APS-C Fuji X digital mirrorless
I have been very satisfied with the images produced by all of them.
My Favorite Landscape Photography Kits:
14/20/45mm on micro 4/3
14/28/55mm on SLR
28/50/105mm on SLR
28/50/135mm on SLR
21/28/45/90mm on rangefinder
16-55mm; 50-140mm f/2.8; 12mm f/2.8 on Fuji APS-C mirrorless
65mm f/5.6 wide-angle and 90mm f/3.5 on normal medium format (my favorite)