I Completely Changed the Lenses I Use

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I was so surprised when I looked back at the lenses I used in 2022.
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@NigelDanson Жыл бұрын

What is your most used lens from 2022?

@karlrichards Жыл бұрын

People these days are far more interested in sharpness than characteristics of a lens. Being a micro 4 thirds photographer I constantly use the 100-400mm (200-800mm), my most used lens by far.

@chrisroot7182 Жыл бұрын

When you consider quality vs. weight, I think my current setup of the Z 14-30 F4, 24-120 F4 and 100-400 F4.5-6.3 is optimal for landscape shooting. Nikon is producing some amazing lenses these days.

@dustytotheMax Жыл бұрын

I continue to learn more and more from watching your video each time Nigel. Over the past 12-18 months, I have returned to photography after taking 20 years off and find your videos a wealth of knowledge. Landscape photography is my passion and has improved since watching and following your channel. I find a great balance between fieldwork, editing, thought process, and equipment across your videos. Keep up the great work as I truly appreciate your casual but professional approach.

@popsybear6773 Жыл бұрын

Is corner softness really that important, especially when most photos are cropped a little or vignettes are added in for effect ?

@abhilashd220 Жыл бұрын

I always wondered why a big number of landscape photographers don't use 100-400 mm. It is such a versatile focal range. One of the reasons it is so difficult to go medium format. Btw the effort you put into making the pie chart towards the end of the video is amazing!

@dfinlay587 Жыл бұрын

I picked up the 24-120, and it is always on my camera. Its so versatile and the quality is amazing. When I shot APS-C, my go to was the 16-80, which is nearly the same field of view, also a great lens. When I think of a Photo I like, I think of Subject, Composition, Exposure, Color, Focus, and then Quality/sharpness. I find, with the 24-120, I can get all of those. Thanks Nigel.

@LandscapesDronescapes Жыл бұрын

Like Mads I use a 28-200 Tamron and even though I have GM and G glass I use that the most. It’s so versatile

@christianbreinbjergfotokunst Жыл бұрын

Just waiting to get my hands on the 24-120 to combine with my 14-30 and 70-200. Thanks for going through your thoughts on the lenses!

@frankbelt633

I am a beginner / hobbyist photographer. The difference, value, for me, of your videos is to listen to your thought process about what ever it is your talking about. You are very comfortable talking with the video camera running / recording. Very few cuts in the video. It’s like having a friend explain something to me. Extremely helpful. Thanks.

@iwasapirateonce1639 Жыл бұрын

For hiking, wild camping & long distance trips I am in love with the 24-200. With it's built in VR it is a great lens imo for those who don't use tripods often or who are out in conditions where lens changes are a massive pain (just some corner softness and CA would be my complaints). But I have been doing a bit more woodland photography and that 24-120 is a very tempting lens. Those 400mm shots are amazing however and a bit of an eye opener for sure.

@MadsPeterIversen Жыл бұрын

Lovely to finally see all your favorite photos in good quality! :D

@williampetersen2899 Жыл бұрын

My photography consists of about 45 percent landscape (including intimate landscapes and abstracts), 50 percent nature macros, and 5 percent wildlife. My most-used lens is the Nikon 100-400 S followed closely by the 24-120 S (a lens I bought immediately after watching your first comprehensive video on this lens). In fact, they're the only lenses I carry. Both lenses focus so closely, I traded in my macro lens. You make wonderful videos Nigel...that's why we stick with you!

@lindakarlin2980 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you totally. Those two lenses are used constantly. I also still love the 14-30mm. I love the wide angle shots with it and the ease of using filters. My other favorite lens is the 500 PF with the ftz adaptor, for wildlife . Thanks for another super video.

@stevemozzie6497 Жыл бұрын

Never had the brass to buy expensive lenses OR cameras. My old Nikon 18-70mm is a cracking piece of kit. Bought for £70, it will do for me. Had a Nikon D7000 with a cheap 35mm lens on. Took it on a trip in 2014 to India and Nepal. Extremely pleased with the quality of the images I managed to capture.

@paulseymour7485 Жыл бұрын

Excellent info. Thanks so much.

@alanbudge Жыл бұрын

What a fascinating video. It really made me rethink my range of lenses. Thank you Nigel.

@AndreaJump Жыл бұрын

This is exactly the reason I love my 70-300mm in a Fuji aps-c body (105-450 equivalent). Not for wildlife but for details on the landscape. Great job Nigel, hope you'll have a nice 2023. Peace