I like to take landscape photos and currently have 20 and 35 mm prime lenses. I have D7100. Is it worth getting this lens for landscape images?
1407035
No, this is more of a portrait lens. On a 7100, you would have an effective focal length of about 120mm which is generally too tight for landscapes.
1407036
I've never used this lense for landscapes. I generally use it for portraits, which I find it works great for.
687299
If you are not planning on buying any other prime lenses, then I wouldn't get this one. It's already a telephoto prime (50mm equivalent), so you will get nice depth of field but you probably won't be happy with the lack of wide angle for closer shots. That is, this is a good lens for portrait shots, but not necessarily landscape or party/room shots. If you want a prime lens, I would get at least two, one wider angle and one telephoto. I would get this and a 12 or 17mm pancake. Or get the pancake and then the 45mm. Or just get a really good zoom lens. It's a great lens though!
2058088
It is a lovely lens, but I cannot see it (or any lens) doing really well with low light and fast action. I use it for landscape photography, where things kindly hold still.
1297839
I would think so, but I have to say I mostly do landscape photography and I'm not great at portraits. I just did a trip across southern Utah and northern Arizona and I got a lot of great shots of the desert with this lens. But things I've read in photo magazines suggest that for portrait photos you might want something where the range of focal lengths is shifted up a little. The really wide angle is usually not so important for portraits. You might find that a 24-105 or something like that is better. Don't know what your price sensitivity is, but although I don't regard myself as a camera tech geek or anything, I can definitely see a significant difference between the lower end lenses and the more expensive ones. My approach to cameras is that I buy the low end body but the high end lenses. A good lens makes EVERY picture look hotter and sharper, whereas the high end bodies only really help on 5% of the pictures where they can deal with a complicated light or focus situation that a cheaper body can't do. So if you have the cash, you might think of a lens like this one: EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. The "L" series lenses (the ones with the red ring around them and a name like "f/4L") are Canon's "luxury" series. They do cost a good deal, but once you shoot some pictures with one you'll be kicking yourself that you used cheaper lenses - the photos are so much hotter and sharper. And you'll use the lens for years while you do multiple body upgrades, so it's something of an investment for the future. Also, is your body full frame (the single digit model numbers like 7D) or ASCP (all the others - Rebel or 70D for example). The EF-S lenses don't work for the full frame bodies, but the EF series work great for both types. Hope that helps. Steve
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Ian,Do you mean one can use this 50mm lens for portrait as well as nature/landscape photography? What I can understand from your post is that this lens can be used as a walk around lens. Correct?Thanks.
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What type of landscape work do you do? Sometimes, the extra reach of the 24-70 would suit you fine. The 16-35 will give you the wide side if you like to do sweeping landscapes. The 24-70 seems sharper when using higher apertures (2.8-3.5). I think the 24-70 is more of a multi-purpose lens. You might be able to sell the 24-105 because you will have the focal lengths of 24-200 covered in two lenses. The 24-105 is just over-lapping.
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It's a very nice portrait lens but how you are going to use a 120mm lens for landscape It depends on you you!! The Lens is a perfect Macro lens and I love to have it with me whenever I use my EM5.
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I use two lenses for most of my work although I do have a number of other lenses for special tasks such as macro. for most of my landscapes I use a Sigma 18-250 macro lens. It's very versatile and give me photos with little chromatic aberrations. It's fairly fast at F3.5 and the nice thing is I can keep it on the camera 75% of the time. The other lens I use a lot it the Sigma 150-500 Auto focus. It's great for shooting wild life shot such as song birds near a bird feeder or a bear you don't want to get too close to. I have other lenses I use also but nearly as often as I use these two. Don
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I used this lens to take some full moon snow covered landscape photos and found the 16mm limit a little short to get a good image of the moon included (at 16mm moon is less than .2mm on sensor). But I did get some very good landscape images under only moonlight. It is a really good lens, great glass in the one I have and a good value. However it really is a full time wide angle lens. I do want to do star trails with it, expect good results based on what I have used it for in the past. It's -7F tonight so that wont be happening soon...
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Just beware of putting subjects on the edge of the frame when @ 17mm - 25mm. You are going to get horizontal distortion, not a ton but its not flattering to those on the side. No one would ever notice this on a landscape photo but when its a person... Pretty easy to fix in post if you have a decent software. Its a great lens though!
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No lens question can be answered accurately without knowing the intended subjects and lighting conditions. But if one needs a mid zoom on a D7000 and do not need wide angle, the 24-70 is the best of the lot. It is not wide on a crop sensor so you will need a wider lens for interior architecture, landscape, street etc. If your main subject is portraiture, general walking around, product, environmental lifestyle portraits, short telephoto etc, it is very good lens. I prefer it on the D7000 to my 17-55 2.8 which is DX only.. I use my 24-70 daily on a D800 and D7000 with excellent pro results for group portraiture, events, glamour etc. If you have plans on adding full frame to your collection, this lens can serve both the short telephoto and normal mid zoom functions on the DX or FX respectively. On FX it has a field of view that makes it a good architecture and landscape lens. If your primary purpose is portraiture, consider the 85 1.8G as an excellent lens for 1/4th the price however.
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I use the 100mm mostly for close-up work but it's good for portrait shots, too. I use my 50mm prime lens for "general purpose," every day type photography. The 100 brings objects too close under normal circumstances. I'm VERY pleased with this lens and highly recommend adding it to your outfit. It does come in handy.
1190460
I have a D7000 and use this lens a lot. Good overall lens-sharp good with landscapes.
557617
I bought this lens mostly for use in landscape and family group photos. It also makes the camera slightly more compact and easier to pull out for a quick in-focus shot at gatherings and when hiking. Best in good light as subjects are generally further from camera. Light gathering seems on par with the 14-42mm. Easily worth $200.
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I use my 50mm for some portraits, but mainly detail shots (close up). The 85mm is a fan-freaking-tastic portrait lens. I also use it for some landscape shots and it does a great job with that as well. I would recommend this lens to anyone I know.
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I have a canon camera so I am not versed in Nikon. However I will tell you this is a slow lens. If you are not shooting in sunlight I wouldn't use it for shooting any action. This lens is better for getting landscape and animal shots across the valley where they are standing enjoying the day.
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If your are deciding between a 35mm and this lens.. I would ask.. What do you plan to shoot? If you need a wide lens for landscapes I suggest the 18 - 50... If you are looking for a portrait or low fstop fixed lense for close ups I say go with the 1.8 35mm. If your asking Nikon versus sigma.. I would say you get what you pay for. As far as the sigma performance... I use the lense quite often. I shoot in low light bars and venues and the lens is covered in beer..The lens is great for low light shooting at 18mm. I usually switch to a 50mm if I need a closer shot.