Which is your Landscape Photography favorite lens?

You are very funny to watch. Not in a bad way. Your accent, way u joke around, great dry humor, and honest review. I'll be buying 2 of these you've recommended. Thank you Sir.

Thank you so much for this video. You confirmed some things for me. I was once facing the decision to buy the 14-24 *not 12-24 haha, and decided, after much research that all I really needed was the 16-35. Any time someone is thinking of getting into photography and they are on a tight budget I often tell them to grab a Crop sensor body, any will do and buy a 50mm 1.8. You'll learn so much with that lens and it will be with you right on through should you move into Full Frame. Few things beat a nifty fifty but in this video you got me thinking about it in an entirely new way. I'd never thought much of using it for Panos but now I can't wait to try. I did, like most eventually buy the 24-70 and I don't regret it for a moment but I think I'll start keeping my 50 in the bag cause I can certainly see why using that for Panos can reward a much better image. Thank you! I couldn't agree more regarding a telephoto for landscape. The intimacy of a telephoto comp is hard to beat. Lastly, the reason KZfaq put me onto this video was that I just purchased the 20mm 1.8 for Astro photography and fireflies. I have a feeling the next time I leave to go on a landscape excursion my bag is going to be much much lighter because of your advice. The 24-70 and even possibly the 16-35 may be staying home and instead being replaced by the 20mm and 50mm. I'll however still be lugging the 70-200 2.8 Can't leave home without that one! Looking forward to more content

I am seriously blown away with how beautiful your photography is Attilio. It’s a huge credit to you, not just your photography, composition and editing skills but also that you make the physical effort to capture these beautiful scenes. The fact that you do this using the same gear I have sort of makes me feel depressed when I look at my rubbish photos 😂😂😂 However I take consolation that I obviously don’t need to upgrade my gear to the very latest super expensive gear. Keep up the awesome effort Attilio 📷

Great review and info. My 3 lenses for Nikon is 16-35 f4, 50 f1.8 and Tamron 70-200 f2.8 G2.

Attilio, you are one of the most talented and yet humble photographers on youtube, also a great teacher who explain things clearly and simply. Thank you for taking the time to help us, you can see that is done primarly out of love for photography. I am learning so much from you.

I'm moving away from micro 4/3's to Nikon only. I currently have the D500 but am looking to get a used D810. I was trying to decide which landscape lens to get and I settled on the 20mm f/1.8. Glad to see you love it! I already have the 50mm f/1.8 and the 70-200 f/2.8.

The 20mm and 50mm is now on my list to get. Thank you for making my decision easy!! Absolutely love your photos.😁

Your video was a breath of fresh air from all the other videos I’ve seen covering this topic. I’m going to go take some panoramas with my 50. Thanks

Thanks for your explanation, Attilio. My favorite lens was the 7-14 f2.8 Olympus Pro, but I only used the 7mm and it's heavy and bulky. Now I've sold it and use the Laowa 7,5mm f2. It's 135 grams, tiny and brilliant image quality!

Finally going to buy the 20mm 1.8 Nikon lens, thanks to your review. I just came back to watch again, thanks again Attilio....we miss you buddy, hope all is well. take care..be safe.

I'm using Nikon D7100. I will go to NZ family trip soon. I just plan to bring along 2 lenses. Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 and Nikon 35mm f/1.8. Hope that I won't regret.

One of my favorite lenses for long exposure landscape photography is the TS-E 17mm f/4L with the Lee Filters Adaptor Ring. Also the 50mm like you said for the parorama shots! Telephotos are always a must, specially the 70-200mm or the 100-400mm by Canon. Great video as always!

Great setup! I have a similar setup; 20mm, 28mm, 60mm macro, (instead of the 50mm, you get benefit of macro), and 70-300mm.

those are basically the 3 lenses I have used for years. My wide angle is 11-20 sigma so I agree with you. I only need to spend a fortune on filters but being retired I cannot afford them. Love you work.

I take many photos along my local, wild, coastline... and, perhaps surprisingly, I find my preferred lens is an 85mm prime! Sometimes I stick a few frames together for a 'natural' panoramic frame. Yeh, I know that no one asked. ;) Oh yes, I sold my Nikon "trinity" and replaced them with a few primes... I was very tired of inaccurate/unrepeatable auto-focus and a persistent muddy red cast in all Nikkor frames.

I am a little bit late with my comments. I just found your channel a few weeks ago. I am using, Sony's A6000 with two kit lens and Sony A7M2 cameras. Currently using the Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 newer lens so, I am using it more often. Second lens I use is the Sony 70-300mm G 4.5-5.6. Not a G Master Lens! Don't have the money to spend on that one. Third lens is a Rokinon 14mm 2.8 not the best lens and no filter threads! Using the 14mm for night star and occasionally for a wide angle daytime photography. I have the Nifty Fifty 1.8 Sony lens. Got it on sale. It was half price. I don't use it that much! Now I am thinking to use it more after watching this video of yours! I have extension tube set for the Sony cameras also Amazon cheap. I would be interested in learning how to use Lightroom to make a panoramic pictures with the 50mm! I also sent your KZfaq links to my daughter. She has a Canon entry level camera. She shoots macro photography. I gave her my Sony A7R more manual camera and my kit lens. I am trying to get my daughter into shooting raw pictures with it. Got long-winded! But I really enjoy your Videos!

Having a limited budget I need a lease that does it all. I was advised to buy an inexpensive body and use my available budget on a good lense. I purchased a Nikon D3300 and a Nikon 18-140 lens. For under $1000 I could not be happier with the range of landscape photos I can take.

I love this video. It seems with so many photographers recommend the majorly expensive lenses. Nice to see sensible suggestions. I also loved that you recommend the 50mm 1.8. Since I went full frame a year and a half ago just because my old dx camera died and a now friend offered me a ridiculous deal on D600 and was willing to let me make payments, even though we didn't know each other very well. (we were on a forum together). He even shipped it to me before I paid a single payment. Told me to take as long as I needed to pay for it. Since going full frame, I don't yet have a 50mm 1.8. I hope I can raise the money for one because 30 years ago when I worked in a camera store and made money, I had all kinds of lenses. The 50mm 1.8 was on my camera 75% of the time. Loved it. Now I'm disabled and struggling financially. But I hope to add a nifty 50 one of these days. I was surprised that you mentioned doing panoramic shots vertically. I tried this a few months ago and like it. Mentioned it when I posted the images, and now others are doing it as well. Love your videos. Keep them coming.

You take beautiful images. Usually these types of reviews we get snapshots of foliage etc. Thes are world class.

Many thanks Sir! The simplicity of your videos on Photographic perspectives is amazing..

i use a 24-70 2.8 Nikon, Sigma 70-200 OPR DG OS 2.8 as it internally zooms & Focuses and does not disturbed once focus and adding filters, they are my main landscape lenses. I need to get a 10-24 but will go with sigma as used the nikon as well and no noticeable difference in performance or sharpness just the price.I got the nifty fifty too. Use a D850 full frame body

Konica 28mm f1.8 , Minolta Rokkor 45mm f2, Nikon180mm f2.8 Ai-s are my favorite adapted to a Canon eos R

Your landscape photos shows that you are a true artist. I am sure you could use an ordinary kit lens and still produce stunning images. I wish I could do that! Great video. Thanks.

My favourite for m4/3 system is the Panasonic-Leica 15mm f/1.7 - set at f/8 it is razor sharp centre to corner (and I use a B+W 10 Stop ND Filter)...

I agree with you about composing with prime lenses. I carry seven primes ranging from 12mm to135mm and I have used every lens but my favorites are 20mm and 28mm. I would suggest that you add 28mm to your bag.

Thanks for this. Every person starting out in landscape photography should see this video before they buy their kit! I wish I had.

Great!. I just stumbled over this video. I have the 16-35 4.0 the 50 1.8 and a 70-200 4.0. And 6 months ago i bought a 20 1.8!!!. Just have not had the courage to leave the 16-35 at home yet!!. Great video Attilio

I get what you said about wide angle and the 14-24mm not easily being used with filters, but when I looked at the five or six wide angle images you show us here - there is no sign of a filter to my eyes - not a grad, and no polarizing (full water reflections) so quite honetly you could have stuck with your 14-24mm for those. I have. I also loved the lens so much, I pursued one of the filter kits (camdiox I think its called) and the ND, Polarising and Grad is a joy to use if a little cumbersome. It is a hobby, and once set up, this doesnt matter. Not too many landscape shooters arrive with seconds to spare (I hope). lol. Apart from that jewel in the crown 14-24mm Nikkor, I have the 24-120mm f4 for general purpose, which stopped down to f5.6 & f8 yields amazing results on a D810. I also got tempted into buying two Tamrons - the new 85mm F017 Macro, plus the 100-400mm long reach telephoto, and with that lot, I feel I have the solution to pretty much anything I encounter. Obviously, I carry only what I plan to need on the day, but often go walking with a friend, so I get to take a couple of extra lenses if he'll carry them! Great video, glad you found your ideal lenses, it took me 9 years and quite a few trips to eBay with the lenses I couldnt get along with anymore.

My favorite is the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 ART. I use a Nikon APS-C body, and the sharpness and versatility of the 18-35 are perfect for landscape photography. For most of my landscapes I don't make use of the wide aperture, but it's nice to have it, for the occasional Astro-photography outing.

I shoot with a D800 body… my 3 lens weren’t too far off, 18mm 3.5 Zeiss, 25mm 2:8 Zeiss and a Tamron 70-200 2:8 ( saving to upgrade to the Nikon 70-200 2:8)…thank you for the posting 😎🌈🌺🤙🏽

As a Fuji shooter I use the 18-55 f2.8-4 kit lens and the 55-200 zoom primarily. For astro I use my Rokinon 12mm f2.0. I also have the 35mm f1.4 that I will try out on panoramas per your suggestion. Thanks!

Bravo. Totally agree for lens. Best quality, low weight.

Crazy... I've been watching your videos today because long exposure is becoming one of my favorite ways to shoot. When I came accross this video, I realized I have all three of those exact lenses AND the D810. I guess I'm doing something right. I love your videos and your work... Keep them coming.

I am looking forward to buying the tamron 17-35 f2.8-4 for my nikon z6 as it is well within my budget, is a fast lens at the wide end which will help me at night photos and also accepts screw type filters . Also it is very light and will go well with my mirrorless body.

My only lens I have is fifty nifty f/1.8. Others are too expensive for me. It can be short tele, normal and street photograpgy lens. All i have to do is walk in and out and play with different shot angles. I will try composing panorama pictures as you suggested.

I totally agree with your opinion of great lenses - I personally love the 20mm and the 50mm and the 70-200. You can shoot everything common with these lenses.

Your photos are so beautiful!! I’m a big fan of your work!!

You have taken some beautiful pictures. Thank you for your help on lens choices.

I watched all of your KZfaq video that I can find and I'd like to thank you for sharing your techniques and beautiful images. You are awesome! The video above shows a few of your panoramic and long exposure images. Do you have any video and/or advises on to create those images? Again, thank you for wonderful video's you created and I can't wait to see new video series which you post every Thursday every week.

fantastico ho appena scoperto di avere piu o meno le lenti giuste! tokina 11-16, nikkor 18-55 , sigma 70-300 ... per ora mi accontento e cercherò di migliorare anche guardando i Tuoi favolosi video!

Stunning shoot

awesome stuff. I starting shooting like 2 weeks ago "very hooked on landscape shots" this video made me much more better just watching this. thanks and Mahalo.

the 50mm lens is overall brilliant, tried it from Canon, and now from Sony 50mm F/1.4... and the image quality is simply beautiful

On Nikon full-frame, I use both the 20mm f/2.8 AF-D and the 24mm f/2.8 AF-D. On Fuji X-series, I use the 10-24mm f4 zoom (14-36mm equivalent). Best zoom lens I've ever used. I've pretty much quit using telephoto. By the way, excellent work and I appreciate your videos.

I have just acquired the 20mm f1.8 for use on my D810. I actually sold the 16-35 f4 to buy it, I thought it was a vastly overrated lens, or maybe mine was not great, it seemed incapable to get infinity sharp. No problem with the 20mm, pin sharp, love it. I also have the 80-200 f2.8 ED, an old lens but so, so good. I also use the 50mm 1.8. I actually prefer the 80-200 for panos though, you get that lovely compressed space in a wide shot, it is like having a magical wide angle telephoto lens! I now have three lenses which I have absolute faith in.

This video is gold

My wife just bought me the Nikon 20mm prime for my birthday yesterday. I did couple of quick test shots yesterday of a temple next to our condo, however it started to rain so I had i stop... I'm so happy and impressed with how sharp and crisp this lens is, I cant wait to get out into Chinatown when this damm rain stops...lol

Superb video! You are the great landscape photographer! Thank you for sharing your experience!

My 2 go-to lenses for LS photography [Nikon] are my 24mm f3.5 PC-e and my Zeiss 20mm. Yes I have the ubiquitous 24-70 f2.8 and my 70-200 f2.8, but if weight is a consideration, it's just the 2 with Lee filters, a cable release and a carbon tripod. Light enough to carry all day, and versatile enough for all pics if you plan the day. PS, excellent video.

I agree with you about the 50mm 1.8g. It should be in everyone's bag.

The 20mm has been on my wish list for a while, I may have to get it now!!

Hi Attillio, sorry for being late in commenting but have just found your site. I use a Canon 5d4 which I love using, my favorite landscape lenses are: Canon 16-35 f4, Tamron 45 F1.8 G2 and a Canon 70-200 F2.8

You are a true Master! I admire your sincere endeavor towards the discovery of the Real Beauty. I wish you the best! Sincerely yours, H. C.

I recently bought the 20mm for my 810 ..love it...+takes filters..i also have the 50 and a samy 14...24-120 f4 already with the camera... maybe an 85 and im done 😊..i promise 😊

Getting into vertical (as well as the usual horizontal) photos to stitch together for panos will extend almost any lens in surprising ways (well, surprising to me!) I love using Merge for Panos in LightRoom. It works SO well. I use it for Long Exposures too. Easy Peasy.

For E-mount, I use a Tamron 28-200 f/2.8-5.6 and I often carry my Tamron 35mm f/2.8 or Sony 50mm f/1.8. I have the 85mm f/1.8 but usually reserve it for portrait work. I am considering purchasing a lens in the 18-20mm range to compliment the excellent 28-200. On A mount (Minolta/Sony DSLR) I have an ancient Sigma 17-35mm f/2.8-4, Sony 50mm f/1.4, Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro and Minolta 100-400mm f/SLOW. The Sigma is a bit long in the tooth and flares like no other but used carefully it can make beautiful and very sharp photos. The other 3 lenses I carry are as good as they get. I have 11 or 12 A mount lenses but these are the ones I carry and use most for landscape.

I aggre on some lenses. But I upgrade my current system D700, D800E to D850. I justgot24-70mm and saving for the 70-200mm. I use PC lenses and I have a prime 18mmF3.5 lens. I have to decide if I shall get a 15mmF2.8 or a 19mmPC lens. Also I will get a used 400mm for some wildelife. I use norm lenses for panorama. I looking into getting a Panorama head, Levering base and a nodal slide.

#1 - Nikon AF-S 12-24mm f4G ED #2 Nikon AF-S 18-200MM f3.5-5.6G ED (I shoot a Nikon D7200 due to cost)

As an a rank beginner photographer I do get a lot out of your videos, They inspire me to get outdoors with my camera

You're right with all arguments. Thanks a lot.

Excellent video! I have a 70 -300 and a 50 lens and have been looking for the best wide angle. I think you have what I need so that will be my next. I want to do more panoramas so I will try using the 50mm. Your landscapes are awesome!

Thank you very much for your tutorial. Beautiful photos.

20-35mm F2.8 BTW on a digital camera the human eye equates more accurately to a 35mm rather than a 50mm which originally was for film cameras.

Just found your channel. Love it!!

Very useful info. Not to mention your superb photos! Thank you!

thanks for this video, I love the idea of the 50mm prime!

Good information. Although I use zooms for wildlife, my landscapes are 75% nifty fifty and 25% 24 mm on an ASPC Canon 80D.

I love your lens selection. It is lightweight and budget friendly, while the image quality for landscape is amazing. For people on tight budget, I would also recommend Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD which runs for 600 bucks!

My favorite go to lens is an older Canon EF-17-35 2.8L. It still upholds the reputation of an L. I love having a constant aperture on a zoom.

Hi Attillio, I own 50 F1.8 and 70200 F4 both. I am planning to buy 20mm f1.8 to follow your track. As a landscape photographer, I also have 2470, 28300 and 24120 but I found that they are so heavy to carry for hiking. Having seen you posting new video a long time, I hope you could bring me more idea to broaden my horizon to become a successful landscape photographer.

I've Nikon 14-24mm f:2.8 AFS and it's an excellent one.

Superb presentation and photography. Thank you.👍👍👍

I'm chuckling over your eye highlights. Big-ass ring light highlights. LOL Good video. Much appreciated.

Although I use a Lumix g9, the Leica 15mm=30mm 1.7 is super sharp. and the 12-60=24-120 are always in my bag. off to Julian Alps next month to practice long exposure photography

Che foto spettacolari!!! Bel video. Per me una gran lente grandangolare su Fuji( ho la xt10 ) è il samyang 12mm f/2.

After my switch from Canon to Nikon my favourite lenses are: 20mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.8 & the Tamron 70-210mm f/4

Thank you Attilio, you are right and you avoid me to do a big and expensive mistake with a 15-30 mm + Nisi.

Hello Attilio, my favorite Lens for Landscape Photography is the Sony/Zeiss 16-70 f/4.0. Many details and very sharp on the A7RIII. My second favorite lens is the Sigma 14mm f/1.8

Very cool that I found this video because I'm just now wanting to get into landscape photography. I've always had a cropped sensor (Nikon D500 & Nikkor 200-500mm) and a long lens for nature and birding but recently picked up a Nikon D700 used but in very good condition and was looking at the Tamron 15-30mm and the very lens you first mention, the Nikkor 20mm f/1.8G ED. The Nikkor 20mm is going to be my next acquisition! You have a new subscriber on your channel. Incidentally, I already have a Tamron SP-70-200 f/2.8 DI VC USD G2 and love it.

Well, signore Atillio, You got Yourself a new subscriber. Very pleasant voice and calmness is what I liked. And that photo taken with 70-200mm is what I strive for. Cheers from Croatia!

I have the holy trinity but use the 24-70 most of the time and also the 16-35mm. You are correct about the weight problem! I also have ,and sometimes use, have a Sony A6500 which is so nice to carry as it is very light , very sharp with vibration suppression and I have wide angle lenses for it although it is an APSC camera.

Those catch lights are a little freaky. Holy cats those are some great photos. I started out with the Sigma trinity for my Sony. 19,30,60. I was never crazy about the 19 but then I had come to RAW from PS so I was a little disappointed with the output. I experimented with legacy lens and I still use the old Minolta 50,1.7. I got an expensive 24-70 but never really got to liking it before the camera fell over and the lens broke. I never replaced it. But when I got the 70-200 F4 it was like I let the genie out of the bottle. So these days, it's 16-35, 70-200 and what primes I decide to play with. Using a 6300 Sony. I like this guy.

I like your setup because there is a focus on lighter weight and cost. I've always shot m43 because I can carry the holy trinity zooms f/2.8 and each one is lighter than most FF primes. Affordable, portable, same light gathering capability, twice the DOF, and sharp even wide open. Not trying to do a FF vs m43 debate but most videos skip over the practicality aspects and only focus on specs...

I usually buy my lenses second hand either from Ebay or a camera shop where I can test the lens before I purchase it.

My second hand nikon 20mm f1.8 arrived today. Mint, like new infact I don't think it has ever been used. The pouch and lend hood are still in the sealed bags also not one mark on it anywhere even the filter threads or the mount. Serial number puts it around 2015 production and all for half the price of a new one. 😁

I totally agree with you ! 20mm f1,8 50mm f1,8 and 70-200 f4 are the new Holy Trinity for landscapes, for the best quality/weight and quality/price ratios ! Often for speedy landscape sessions I take with me just the Sigma 24-105mm f4 that has 82mm filter thred and is tack sharp.

My favorite wide angle lense has been the Tamron 17 mm f3.5 manual focus lense used primarily with my Nikon N90s. I now use mostly the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 DX zoom lense with a Nikon D500 and with a Nikon D850. The Tamron 10-24mm covers the entire FX frame of the D850 starting at 15mm and f3.5 to 24 mm. For $500 US this is a sharp rectilinear lense.

Great, I'm looking to buy a 70 200mm. So pleased to see .

If you had to choose between the nikon 14 30 z f4 and the nikon 20 mm z 1.8, for landscapes and seascapes, which one would it be?

Very informative video and impressive landscape photographs. Would be further interested to see you make a video on how to take panoramic shots using Nifty Fifty. Thanks once again, Attilio for sharing such excellent insight.

Your website is on my favourite list. Love your work . Excellent advice on landscape photography, thank you. I noticed that you have the DJI Mavic Drone. Couple of years I got the DJI Mavic Platinum. Do you do much video work with this Drone ? Unfortunately there are too many restrictions with remotely piloted aircraft systems. I had to register my two DJI Drones with the Government Of Canada/Canadian Aviation Regulations. I can fly only by Visual Line-Of-sight at all times during flight. I can fly Model Airplanes as well but this kind is always visual line of sight. Drones are a lot of fun, but because of some inconsiderate and irresponsible people it's not anymore. Keep up the good work Attilio.

My favorite lenses for landscape photography: 90mm f/5.6 and 135mm f/5.6 on 4x5 inch large format film view camera 65mm f/5.6 on Fuji GSW690 and 90mm f/3.5 on Fuji GW670 medium format film rangefinder cameras 50mm f/4.5, 90mm f/3.8, and 180mm f/4.5 on Mamiya RB67 6x7cm medium format film SLR camera 28mm f/2.8, 45mm f/2, and 90mm f/2.8 on Contax G1 35mm film rangefinder 16-55mm f/2.8 weather resistant, 12mm f/2.8 Zeiss, and 105mm f/2.8 adapted Nikkor macro on Fuji X-Pro2 weather resistant APS-C digital body

I love my 55m-200mm zoom, along with a 50mm prime.

Hi Atillio I use Fuji xt-2. and for landscape by far it is the xf10-24 f4. The colors are wonderful... when you have a chance you should try...

So I have been struggling to decide on whether to keep my 24-70 f2.8 lens or trade it in for some primes. I really thought I was nuts to think I could do what I needed with just a 24mm and nifty 50 and my telephoto zoom. Then I see this video and you have the same set up! I guess I am not as crazy as I thought! Thank you!

Excellent and interesting video. Thanks

After reconsidering, I'm going with the Nikon 20mm 1.8 and the Nikon 28-300 2.8 to start with.

I used to use a Nikon 10-24 DX during my photo student days, but found that I didn’t like zoom lenses and only used the longer lengths so I replaced it with the Nikkor AF-S 20mm f1.8 as well. I have it mounted to the Z6. I usually shoot wide angle, unsupported, in the redwood forest and along the coast (I’m from Monterey/Carmel) and this is pretty much all you need for wide angle primes IMO. Also using a 10 year old 50mm 1.8G as well, but I take the new AF-P 70-300mm for the telephoto range.

感谢您关于风光摄影的介绍。 Thanks for your intorduction of Landscape Photography