Favorite lenses for landscapes?

[sprengers4jc]

Thanks for the input! Right now I'm torn between getting Fuji's 10-24 or the 14 mm prime. The prime is lighter and less expensive and I already have a 35 mm (equivalent to a 50 mm on a "full frame" or film SLR). But the 10-24 gives more flexibility. Eventually I'd like to add a longer prime but for starters I want the wide and the "normal" capability.

I also have the Adobe subscription - I've been tempted by the Nik software but so far haven't done much about it.

Yeah, go with the 10-24. Flexibility is so important if you are only carrying one lens, and that could be a really nice walkaround for you .

[aiwetir]

I'd go super wide zoom for a first lens purchase and then with my particular experience go with a 200mm, but that's just me. I have a lot of issues surrounding photography.

[AAdamsPDX]

I have a lot of issues surrounding photography.

Right there with you!

[Steve20050]

I'd go super wide zoom for a first lens purchase and then with my particular experience go with a 200mm, but that's just me. I have a lot of issues surrounding photography.

My problems with super wide and landscapes is that you will be unable to get the near foreground out of your photos many times. Granted there are plenty of times you want the foreground for your composition. However, I'd at least go with a wide angle zoom or (super wide zoom) as above, to bring the background in closer and eliminate the foreground you don't have use for. I would not just go buy a fixed super wide without checking these out at a store. Be sure your going to be happy with the purchase and actually use the thing. As above we all have out own particulars.

[aiwetir]

My problems with super wide and landscapes is that you will be unable to get the near foreground out of your photos many times. Granted there are plenty of times you want the foreground for your composition. However, I'd at least go with a wide angle zoom or (super wide zoom) as above, to bring the background in closer and eliminate the foreground you don't have use for. I would not just go buy a fixed super wide without checking these out at a store. Be sure your going to be happy with the purchase and actually use the thing. As above we all have out own particulars.

Try shooting a fisheye one day, you'll be surprised how often your feet make it in the photos.

[NW Yeti]

This is a pretty cool post! My most used lens is the Sigma 18-70mm and a Tamron 100-300mm, for a Sony Alpha a580 (comparable to the Canon 60D). I do use a 500mm prime but that piece of glass is so long and heavy, I have to rent a mule to pack it for me. When I have a wee bit more $$, I'd like to get a 16mm wide angle prime. Did you get a Fuji X100t? I actually love Fujifilm's cameras! I use a Fujifilm Finepix XP50, which is waterproof, when I kayak (which is every other day) and a Fujifilm Finepix S8300 for birding.