Why EVERY Landscape PHOTOGRAPHER Needs a SUPER TELEPHOTO
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In this week’s episode, we discuss why every landscape photographer needs a SUPER TELEPHOTO lens! The first telephoto lens I purchased for landscape photography was a 70-200mm, which I absolutely loved! Over time though I longed for additional reach as the majority of the images I captured were near the maximum focal length of 200mm. However, this all changed last month when I purchased my first SUPER TELEPHOTO lens!
I sold my medium telephoto 70-200mm and went with a SUPER telephoto 100-400mm lens. This focal length is usually reserved for sports and wildlife photography, but after just a few weeks of using this lens it has quickly become my favorite for landscape photography!
In this video, I discuss four reasons why the super telephoto focal length is great for landscape photography. There's a lot that goes into making a great landscape image - many variables you have to consider from the time of day, lighting conditions, weather conditions, but a super telephoto lens has me thinking a bit differently lately. This longer focal length opens up a whole new world of possibilities and is one of the most versatile lenses I've ever used! If you're in the market for a telephoto lens I'd strongly recommend looking at a super telephoto focal length before you rush out and grab the traditional 70-200mm.
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What’s the longest focal length you've used for your landscape photography?
Mark,
I use a 150-600 (goes to 960 on a crop sensor) occasionally. When shooting DSLR landscape I'll pack a 100-400, regularly. These days, mot of my landscape is Fujifilm GFS 50 S, so the longest lens with that kit is a 120 macro.
Thank-You,
Mike
@Sean Nice Sean! That's super reach I'd say!
@@mikemitchell3889 That sounds like a great setup Mike!
250mm on my 700D so, effectively 400mm.
I have used the 200mm on G85 which was equivalent to almost 400mm on MF3s Loved using it.
I use mine primarily to avoid dying falling off the cliffs and rocks. Some things you just can't zoom with legs.
OK don't laugh or judge, to much I'm new and budget is tight, I have a tamron 18-400 f3.5/6.3. Love it for spontaneous walks and I don't need to change my lens for my different compositions.
No judgment whatsoever Glen! I think it's awesome man and yes being able to cover that large of a focal range is a huge benefit within a single lens!
There's absolutely no reason to laugh at you! It's kinda stupid prejudice that users of these Superzooms have no requirements to a lens. Quite contrary, they have a very high requirement for a lens and that is flexibility. It's just that you prioritize it over the most sharp and crisp and whatever looking image. My goto lens is a 18-135 kit lens, and it's fine for me, too. For more tele range, I got a 70-300 lens. And I don't care what some people want to tell me are the best lenses for me.
I'm in the 18-400 club too😉 I currently adapt it to a Canon M50. I've captured some nice images with it and deleted a bunch, which is the same as every other lens I've used. I will say I have random focus issues using the Canon adapter. I didn't notice any focus problems when I had it on a T7i.
No need to feel inadequate. That's a lot more sensible for most situations than any kit I've ever carried. You should keep it even when you get other lenses later, every photographer needs their own "that one lens" to just throw on, be instantly familiar with and cover all the focal lengths they use. I almost always carry at least two lenses because I'm an idiot that worries too much about image quality even though I know there is almost no difference. When I do grab a single lens it's either a mid zoom or a normal prime, and I have to live with the lack of flexibility.
Glen, the photographer matters more than the gear! In fact, someone without the latest and greatest gear might be a better photographer because he thinks he has to do better, so he tries harder.
I wanted to get a 85mm prime for portraits, then I decided I could use a wide angle for my event photography, now you made me want a super telephoto lens.
I have a canon 100-400mm super telephoto and the x1.4 converter and haven’t been using them nearly enough. This video has encouraged me to give the super telephoto more thought when out in the field as I often discount a lot of scenes due to compositional issues (when thinking with my 16-35mm)
I also switched from 70-200 F4 to 100-400 GM. I love the countless options to pick exact composition I want.
Wow, crazy good video, actual pictures, and good commentary! Subbed!
Hey Mark, I've photographed landscapes since 2006. I used to live in Arizona before moving to Tennessee. I graduated from Milligan College in 2010 with my fine art photography degree. My favorite long exposure scenario is rolling brook shots in the mossy mountains near my home. Keep up the great work. I've worked as a wedding photographer for almost 10 years. Nature photography keeps me grounded. I recently sold some of my landscapes at a local festival last week. It went really well. I hope I can pursue this form of photography full time one day.
Great, well thought out video that really helped me understand. Thanks for your work!
nbelkind Happy to hear it was helpful! Have a great weekend!
I've learned more today than I have in a year, 4th video of yours I'm watching and didn't even realize I could do this with my 200-500 lens I bought for wildlife. It's a whole new world.... (sing it).
Just bought a 70-300 for wildlife but now you have me super excited to try some landscapes!
Hi Mark, some absolutely superb compositions taken there, excellent video mate, very helpful. Great content as always 👍
love the composition in your video, the window around your head really works in drawing my attention to you speaking. keep the good work!
Michael Smidotzkiy Many Thanks Michael!
Nice video, Mark! You make some very useful points, and they are illustrated very well. Thoughtful and interesting!
Many thanks Bruce!!
I agree with you. I'd like to use my Canon 16-35 f/2.8 but sometimes the 200-400 f/4 which has a built-in 1.4x teleconverter. I should mention that I mostly shoot sports but landscapes for pleasure.
So many breathtaking images! Loved this video.
Nighthawk Thanks so much!
Great video! I'm waiting for my 70-200 GM II, excited for it. I really like the possibilities with 100-400 and will likely add it in the future.
I have watched a lot of photographers in the last years and i don't use to comment so much ,but you are a little bit special in the way you explain everything, love watching your videos. Well done 👌👍
Florin Andrei Thanks so much for this comment - I really appreciate it!
Mark,
Excellent tips on rocking the virtues of the long lens!
Thank-You,
Mike
Thanks Mike! Glad ya think so!
Photos taken with a wide-angle lens are often too common and more likely the viewer has seen them before, so the "wow!" factor would be greatly reduced even though the photographer may think that it's the best photo taken by him or her at that particular location. As you said, the telephoto lens increases composition flexibility and could potentially help the photographer to create a unique image. I like it when I post a photo and someone says "Wow, that is a nice shot. Where is that?". To me, that's more interesting than "Nice shot of El Capitan!"
Super insightful! Thanks for sharing. Your photos in the video were amazing too - planning to grab one of these soon :) What I'm looking forward to most is being able to actually capture the little things I personally notice while shooting and find interesting + being able to isolate them like you said. Automatically makes it more of a unique shot!
I agree with you! I just got the 100-400 GM a couple of weeks ago, and love the ability to crop deeply into a scene with the lens itself. It's a very sharp lens. The herons, Seattle Ship Canal and night kayaking on Seattle's Elliott Bay on my Wildmanzen Instagram feed were all shot at around 400mm, hand-held except for the night scene, which was on a tripod. Don't be afraid to get out at night with this lens and a tripod, especially if you have city-scapes available. Once again, your comments are right on the mark. Thanks!
I just picked up a sigma 100-400 a few days ago and you post this today! Definitely makes me feel better about buying it and looking forward to playing with it out on the scapes!
Awesome man! You're going to love it - endless amount of creative possibilities!
Thank you so much! Very interesting video! Thank you so much!!!
Don't take this the wrong way, but where have you been all my life?!! Finally, someone who explains all the questions I have about photography in basic, simple terms that I can understand! Thank you so much! I usually binge watch Netflix, but you're my new addiction! I already feel more confident and excited about applying all the tips and tutorials I've seen so far! I am planning a trip to Mt. Washington and Cadillac Mountain in Bar Harbor soon and I will use the tips I've learned to recapture some of my favorite spots. I do have a question about lenses. I have a Pentax Kr and since they have become defunct, do you know if other lenses would be compatible with my camera? Finding Pentax lenses is getting a bit more difficult and I am not sure if camera brand is an absolute when buying lenses. Thanks again, giving you thumbs up, up, up!!
Haha! No offense taken at all! Thanks so much and great to hear you’re enjoying the channel Donna!
Enjoyed your presentation where you clearly explained and showed the benefits of using a telephoto lens in taking landscapes. Many thanks, Mark.
I pre-ordered (and am waiting for) the Sony 200-600. I planned on using it for aviation photography, but now I might try it out on some landscapes. Thanks for the tips.
My pleasure - thank YOU for watching!
Very well thought and nicely put together with examples
Thanks Rakesh! I'm glad you think so!
Thank you, this was super interesting to me since I am hoping to buy a telephoto zoom in the spring for these exact same reasons. And I loved hearing about your thoughts of composition and seeing comparisons between different lenghts in general.
Mark, Many thanks . You did a good job 👍. Brought out some good points using telephoto a lens. Happy shooting.
Richard Gerber Thanks Richard! Very much appreciate that.
Thank you so much! I came across your channel last week and has been watching lots of your videos, but this was astonishing! I've been waiting for the upcoming Tamron 75-210 mm for months now, but you completely changed my mind. I've heard about the 100-400 mm, but thought it was way too expensive, but it's about the same price as the 70-200 GM f2.8. So the 100-400 mm FE will be my next lens after the GM 24 mm f1.4!
I too am into landscapes and nature and I'm happy I purchased this lens instead of the 70-200. I'm going to take it to a hill station next month and after watching this video I think I'm going to return with some amazing shots. Thanks for this video, Mark!
Glad to do it and I appreciate you watching!
Great shots Mark! Recently picked up a 70-200, and kinda doing what you did, shooting with it all the time. Really cool to see what you're coming up with using the 100-400.
Thanks Jeremy!
I love my 100-400mm f/4. On our trip to Alaska last year, I had it mounted on one body and my 16-35mm f/2.8 mounted on the other body. I was amazed how much I reached for the telephoto! More than half of my favorite images were shot with it. Compression of the scene and eliminating distractions were the main reasons...your commentary is spot-on! Thanks again for another great video, Mark.
Appreciate it Jimmy! I'd say about 75% of my images from my recent trip to Yosemite were shot with my long lens as well. Good stuff!
In Alaska wide angle polar bear shots are not advised.
I was debating between a 70-200 to 100-500 but your video convinced me to aim for the super-telephoto. I mainly do video and my biggest challenge was always capturing the true size, majesty, or presence, you could say, of mountains; now I'm convinced! Thanks so much!!!
I remember hen 10 years ago I was using Nikon D90 with Nikkor 18-200, excellent combo. 95% of images I took were at 18mm but the best ones and ones that won micro contests were all shot at 200mm. These days I'm in the Fujifilm system and same rule applies, 60% of my favorite shots come from the long end of my Fujinon 55-200 and at least once a month I am daydreaming about the 100-400, maybe someday.
Well done Mark - all great tips.
G Carmichael Great to hear - thank you!
Thank you very much Mark.👍
Hi Mark, I always enjoy your video. I've been thinking of buying a super telephoto lens for some time and I find this video very inspiring.
Thanks for this video. I learned a lot.
PhatCrayonz Great to hear - Many thanks👍
Very nice images Mark! Love that Yosemite waterfall great framing with those trees on the side. This is the first video in months to actually inspire me to pick my camera up again and buy another lens. Thanks! 😎👍🏻
I spoke too soon.. was still watching now I have to comment on that gorgeous road shot you took with the canopy of trees.. spectacular shot man! 👍🏻👍🏻
Dylan Bishop That’s great to hear Dylan! Appreciate ya watching man!
Very true, I love my 100-400 as well. You found really nice landscapes, congratulations!
B AM Thanks so much!
Absolutely stunning photos
When I was shooting film, I used a 100-300 mm. Now, that I shoot crop sensor (can't being myself to spring for full frame) I carry a 55-250 STM. Lighter and sharper than my 100-300 and it gives my equivalent up to 450 mm.
G'day Mark. Thanks for your video. Very practical and informative. I've got a 70-200 mm but I also bought a x2 converter ( both are Canon lenses). I've only just begun to scratch the surface on my longer focal length photography so I was quite interested in your video. Thanks again !
Jim Demetriou Thanks Jim!
Happy to hear the video was helpful!
I loved the Yosemite falls pic and that cloudy Moab pic. Those are great.
Thanks Joseph! Glad to hear it!
dude the moab cliff shot is just splendid!! going soon to iceland with the 100-400gm - your vid was helpful - ty
Bought my 200-500mm for wildlife (of course ;) ), but I love it for landscape! I have a day of seascape pics with 50-60 ft ocean swells and 150ft tall ice bergs in the far distance. The 500mm compression makes these images. At 200m it was not the same emotion, ice bergs too far out, but 500mm compressed the ocean swells and brought the ice bergs into the action. It's easily one of my favourite images yet.
I it said before, don't sleep on the super tele's, they are more than just a "wildlife lens"...mine has made more land/seascape images than wildlife, lol. ...and Macro too ;)
Good Tips in this video Mark!!
Cheers,
Really appreciate it Will! I agree - super tele's are one of the most versatile lenses out there!
I really appreciate the portrait compositions of landscape subjects. I always feel like I need to take them in landscape mode and yet I find portrait compositions much more compelling sometimes.
I agree - portrait orientation is always my first go to!
I rented both for a long weekend. I felt the 100 to 400 was softer than the 70 to 200 and for me the 70-200 was a better choice as it could do more than just landscape as I like it for street as it goes to 2.8. Still, I like your point about the 100-400 is well taken.
Your last photo of the road was my favourite, its like a scene from a movie. Thanks for the video, I have been agonizing between the 100-400 or the 200-600 but I think I will go for the 100-400 due to the extra stop and the optical reviews have been excellent. Cheers!
Mike Potter Thanks Mike - appreciate you checking out the video!
Thank you for the review. I think I've taken a liking to your style of teaching. I think its well balanced and I also appreciate you making comments where you can. I'm looking to shoot huge photos of the sun compressed against landscapes here in California so this was a good vid for me. Thanks again
Great to hear Steve! Glad you enjoyed the video!
One of my most favorite photos i took with a Fujifilm ultrazoom at 720mm (4/3 micro senzor).
Thanks, Mark! Another very interesting video. I have a 70-300 that on my Nikon 7500 (crop) gives me a max. 450 focal length. Will be experimenting more now that I understand the "intimate" landscape concept by using the super tele.
Margarita N My pleasure! Glad to hear the video was helpful!
Hi Mark. I think this video is very interesting, and I like soo much your thoughts about this lens. I use the 50mm F1.8 for creative landscape photography. and I think my nex step is this 100 - 400 lens. Just amazing to see your work in photography. Very inspiring !! 💛💛💛
Great clip again Mark! I love my 100 - 400gm with 1.4 teleconverter, great to capture intense colour in small pockets of sunrise/sunset sky’s when at 16mm, not much is happening, great to make those distant mountains look huge when there is also a foreground object! How good is this combo going to be on the A7riv! 👍😀
Oh it would be the perfect match for sure:)
Hi Mark, I agree with the telephoto lens technique, I often go down to the Great Falls in Paterson, everyone is taking selfies or wide-angle panoramas, I am watching a Green Heron in a tree below the falls or a little tree growing out from the rocks. I even wrote a little poem to go with it.
Mark Thanks again for another thought provoking tutorial..... Confession, I purchased a used ( EBay ) older model Canon 100-400 for a trip to Alaska 4 years ago for an Alaska Trip.... I decided at the very last moment that it was way too bulky to carry around for two weeks.. I left it home ( here comes the really sad part ) and have never ever shot with it..Had I watched this video in July of 15..... I would have come away with some very classic images........Recently been thinking about selling it .......for a 4/3rd backup but your Tutorial has convinced me to dust the monster off and see what I can compose...
your videos are always spot on...... UNDERSTANDABLE......INFORMATIVE.......EASY TO FOLLOW ...THANKS AGAIN Mike👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
You. Are. The. Man. Mike! Really appreciate!
Great video, with really inspiring examples. Just got my 100-400 gm a couple of weeks ago and I will definitely take it with me on my next trip to the alps! I already enjoyed the versatility of that lens going on short walks in the city or the surrounding areas. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! +1 & subscribed!
Mathias Schramm Many thanks Mathias! Enjoy the Alps and the new lens👍
Damn, these are some beautiful shots. After (on and off) being active as a freelance photographer, I just started getting into more serious landscape photography. Was able to shoot my first snowy mountain (Meili Snow Mountain in China) during a trip. I think I found my new favourite photography! Thanks for sharing these & keep on inspiring.
Nice ! Thanks for the info.. Aloha from Maui
Diverbuilt Glad to do it - appreciate you checking it out!
Amazing video, I actually learned something. The photo at 11:40 looks like a painting, I had to double check :)
youuuuuuuuuuutube Much appreciated - thank ya!
@@MarkDenneyPhoto where was that photo at 11:40?
Most interesting video. Originally I approached landscape with a wide angle, but got increasingly frustrated with the limitations that it imposed. Effectively, after the "Golden Hour" I was stuck with the usual challenge of poor lighting and a desperate need for a dramatic sky. Unfortunately on the east coast of Australia the cloud is mostly puffy low cumulus for much of the year. In the last few months I have been doing what you have described......picking out parts of the landscape with a super tele. Often dramatic and very useful to close in on interesting light contrasts in the patterns of the country, trees and other features. Use a Nikon 200-500 and prime 200. When the time is right I can get the trusty wide angle out, but now I can shoot landscape anytime. Thanks for the vid.
Glad to do it and happy to hear you enjoyed it! Many thanks!
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I just got a used 70-300 but see myself wanting this at some point, the ability to add the teleconver for wildlife would be handy.
I fully agree with you. I like my telephotos.
René Holtslag They’re awesome aren’t they!
Well, I was worries about only having a medium telephoto lense. Thanks for the inspiration :)
Love that scene at 11:44. Well done!
Thanks Derek!
Great vid , always love the content! Can we get another on-scene video with your thought process along with editing in studio? in the near future?
Brett Repman Thanks Brett! That’s great to hear. Hopefully will have another one on the channel in the coming weeks👍
Another interesting discussion Mark. I’ve chosen to stick with my 70-200 f/4 along with my 1.7 teleconverter. I give up a stop of light, but haven’t missed it much since I shoot landscapes almost exclusively between f/8 and f/16. I lose a little compared to you at the long end, but I appreciate the weight savings on long hikes. Of course, you could slap a converter on your 100-400 and get way longer too.
Many thanks Bill! Yes - weight savings is always a good thing! I had a 1.4x teleconverter on my trip to Yosemite, but never really needed - the 400mm was more than enough on that trip:) Have a great weekend!
Nice video, I will dust off my 70-300mm (on a crop) and give it another run. love your photos. thanks
Appreciate it Steven!
Very informative video Mark. I do photography for a national disaster relief organization, and I may need to pick one of these up sooner than later. I've been at a point where I go back and forth on what my next piece of glass will be, and I think you helped me make up my mind on this one. Better get to saving up! Thanks for another great video my friend! See you next week!
Sounds like a great cause you're photographing for! You're a good man, Erick!
@@MarkDenneyPhoto it's something I definitely enjoy. Thought about trying to do some personal photo journalism, as it's all volunteer when I deploy to disaster areas for photography.
I identify myself as a landscape photographer and always carry wide angle lenses, but a couple weeks ago I went on a Utah national park road trip and took the canaon 100-400 with me to explore more intimate landscapes....gotta tell ya, the mental switch was tough. Getting in tight to show more intimate images of such large spaces really conflicts with what you are wired to do there. I'm glad I took it, as it allowed me to get some great shots of the arches, without having to do all the hikes. Traveled wit family as little 3 years old, some of the trails were really a challenge, but this focal length allowed me to get close to this iconic places.
I agree, this focal length is very much a must in a serious landscape photographers bag.
It's funny how much different it is from a mental perspective when we're so used to shooting wide. Thanks for the comment Carlos!
This is on a Full Frame, so with a crop sensor, it should be even closer. Like a teleconverter. I will definitely look into a 100-400mm. Great video, great photos
Love that lens, I do not carry my 70-200 for landscapes anymore. I agree with Mark 100%.
Cal Mukumoto Thanks Cal!
Thank you
I totally agree with you idea.
I used to take my Sigma 10-20 & Sony 70-400 SSM with my A77II whenever my traveling.
And the coming future will have a new combination of A6400 with 10-18/4 and FE 200-600 OSS.
And I like your shot on 8:59.
Ming Lai Many thanks Ming!
As always thanks for your work and information you share with us, they are verry usefull.
Now i only have the 24mm gm and 85 1.8. My next to go lens is exact this lens you have here. It will take me long but i will have it.
Thanks Brano! Happy to hear you're enjoying the channel! Once you get your supertele you'll have your "holy trinity" of lenses!
I love your videos and the examples you provide. I found it interesting how you talked about the composition variety you get with a telephoto lense and I agree, your examples looked very interesting! I'm currently considering a 70-200 however the new version II is a bit pricey and I dont really need the F2.8. What were your thoughts on the F4 version?
I have a nearly same image from 3:09 as my pc background lol. Thanks for letting me know where this actually is😂
Thank you Mark. Greetings from Upstate NY. Long time viewer but just now subscribed. I've got two camera kits (FF & M43) with lenses for each to cover 16mm-200mm, respectively. I use my smaller M43 kit for travel/daily hikes and the FF kit for more focused type of shooting or projects. I've been looking at adding a super-telephoto to my M43 kit for some of the reasons you've outlined. Plus M43 lens are very compact with plentiful options. Currently saving up for the Pani 100-400mm. Thanks for providing some additional thoughts to help secure my decision!
Many thanks for watching & subscribing Miguel! Really appreciate it!
I am part of a macro group and people use this lens with extension tubes to take photos with the 100-400! It’s my next lens purchase for sure :)
Ahhhh that's an interesting twist to a super tele - great idea!
Jeremy, thanks for the “nudge”. I bought some tubes a little while ago with the idea of using them with my 10-400 canon but never got round to it! They have been experimented with and are now in my bag. The 100-400 is my main and favourite lens.
Great video! Just watching has given me some ideas of places I would like to shoot which I haven’t since I got this lens. Also off topic... what’s your favorite paper for that pro 10 for landscape images?
Much appreciated Wade! The Hahnemuhle Photo Rag paper is superb!
Hi Mark, enjoyed your video
Thank YOU! I'm glad you did
I agree that using that type of lens can significantly expand your image options.
It was like opening a creative flood gate once I started to get comfortable with it - good stuff for sure!
Got the humble 70-300mm 4.5/6.3 VR a couple of weeks ago.. yeah, it's a "kit" lense, and it is what it is in terms of aperture, but I'm impressed by how well it performs for the price. Pretty damn sharp (mostly in the 70-200 range, but even beyond that is perfectly usable), VR is great, and so is the AF system. Yes, the aperture can be limiting in low light situations, but if you're willing to work around that, you won't be disappointed. Used it for landscapes, wildlife, and portraits, and so far I can't complain.
Awesome to hear Diego! Glad to hear its working out for you - a good VR system is a must in a long lens for sure!
I currently own a 75-300mm. I will be doing away with that at some point, and moving to 150-600mm. Good video mark, more tools for the tool box.
Great to hear! Have an awesome weekend!
Love this review!!!! I’ve been sitting on this decision for a long time and you’ve convinced me to buy! Only question, do you find the f-stop good enough?
Great video with many useful tips, thanks.
I've just bought a Sigma 170-500 for my Sony. I could't test yet but I hope that's will be good for similar nice photos.
Thank you! Help me see what I might be able to do with my large format, film photography. I have a 400 mm lands which is equivalent to about a 135. But the size of the negative is so large, I can easily do 400 by cropping in. Very cool!
I totally agree. Recently I uploaded a few videos about this too. With a telephoto lens you can get more creative and unique photos in my opinion. I used to work a lot with a wide angle lens but nowadays more with telephoto
RAWSTER Photo I find a long lens much easier from a creative perspective lately as well!
I'm with ya on almost always shooting at 200. That's when I bought my 200mm L prime.
Oh nice! 200mm prime!
Haven't used one before but think I'm gonna rent one for my a7iii for our trip to Kauai in Sept. Keep up the great videos
Thanks Scott! I wish I had mine when I was in Kauai last year - what an amazing island!
You won’t regret it!
I think of it like this; when you're a tourist, wide angles are great because they capture the whole scene of an area that you have never been to or rarely go to and you aren't really looking at the small picture. But when you go to that same area often, or you're a local, then you really start trying "new things" or just look and the small things. That's how I view it. I think the Tamron 28-200 for the Sony e mount is THE tourist lens I can think of. Such a large zoom range.
I do most of my nature stuff with my 70-400 f/4, and carry my 2x all the time. Which gives me enough flexibility. I also carry my 16-35 and 24-70 but I guess that I do most around 100-150mm.
Fully agree. I use almost always super telephoto. Rarely below 100mm
Longest with 800mm .
Only recently started photography. Using a sigma 17-50 F2.8 on apsc Sony. Also have Sony 70-300 f6. Would love a better tele lens but can’t afford anything any time soon. Want a 10-20mm first.
Too funny. I went backwards. I've always bought a long lens first and used it all the time ( alligators and volcanoes and some legal work but that's a different story...). Only in the last 5 years did I purchase a 14-24mm wide angle then proceeded to fall in love all over again. The downside was my decision to buy a 2nd body so I wasn't changing lenses all the time. ( ok, wife got mad because she was the lama and the third hand! ) My problem is the bodies are D850's! Now I need a chiropractor, too! Thanks again, Mark for making the extended hibernation informative and enjoyable!
well done, mate
Appreciate it Doug!
I have a Sigma 150-600 contemporary. I absolutely love it, especially for sports, but it is damn heavy. I'm going to try taking it out this afternoon and try some urban landscape shots. Should be able to isolate some interesting things.