Lens questions Tamron vs Canon: I will be going to Nepal this fall in Oct/ Nov. Which lens will be better for landscape scenery? the Tamron 150-600 mm F5-6.3 DI VC USD Telephoto Lens...

Vi Loc: Upper Midwest

I will be going to Nepal this fall in Oct/ Nov. Which lens will be better for landscape scenery? the Tamron 150-600 mm F5-6.3 DI VC USD Telephoto Lens OR the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8 L IS USM? It will be on a Canon 60D.

I already have a variety of smaller lenses.

Thanks for your time and consideration in advance.
Vi

Japakomom Loc: Originally from the Last Frontier

Neither. You will want a wide lens.

Vi Loc: Upper Midwest

I have the 10-22 mm Canon that is ultra wide angle.

Japakomom Loc: Originally from the Last Frontier

Vi wrote:

I have the 10-22 mm Canon that is ultra wide angle.

That will work!

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

Personally, I would take one lens... A Tamron 18/270...

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

Vi wrote:

I will be going to Nepal this fall in Oct/ Nov. Which lens will be better for landscape scenery? the Tamron 150-600 mm F5-6.3 DI VC USD Telephoto Lens OR the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8 L IS USM? It will be on a Canon 60D.

I already have a variety of smaller lenses.

Thanks for your time and consideration in advance.
Vi

I had a bad experience with Tamron so I always recommend what I use - all Canon lenses. Good Luck

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

What type of lenses do you usually prefer for photographing landscapes? That's the question you need to ask yourself. Familiarity is key - a lens that covers a focal length you have plenty experience with is ideal for a trip like this. The last thing you want is have to struggle with your setup to produce the kind of shots you want.

What others choose for their landscape photography isn't really important.

Vi Loc: Upper Midwest

rook2c4 wrote:

What type of lenses do you usually prefer for photographing landscapes? That's the question you need to ask yourself. Familiarity is key - a lens that covers a focal length you have plenty experience with is ideal for a trip like this. The last thing you want is have to struggle with your setup to produce the kind of shots you want.

Good question and something to consider for sure. I really don't feel comfortable with the longer lens like the 150-600 but thought it might have its advantages. Now I am not so sure. Thanks.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Vi wrote:

Good question and something to consider for sure. I really don't feel comfortable with the longer lens like the 150-600 but thought it might have its advantages. Now I am not so sure. Thanks.

At least you still have time to practice and experiment with your lenses before the trip. By then, I'm certain you will know exactly which lens is best to take along.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Vi wrote:

Good question and something to consider for sure. I really don't feel comfortable with the longer lens like the 150-600 but thought it might have its advantages. Now I am not so sure. Thanks.

The advantage would be focusing in on something distant or zooming into something near. The 10-22 is a great idea with probably the 70-200 giving you a zoom option as well.

Grnway Loc: Manchester, NH

Agreed that you'll want a wide angle. Have you considered the Tamron 16-300 zoom? I own that and that will be much more compact, lighter, and give you the range to take great landscape photos and zoom. IQ may not always be what the 70-200 will deliver, but you won't need an extra sherpa to carry your two lenses for you......

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

For landscapes you will want your 10-22mm. The 70-200 will get most use in the towns and marketplaces and will be a great over-all lens. Are you going to be trekking, hiking, or doing a lot of walking? The big lens is very heavy, and is not so great being hand-held - are you going to take a tripod? I have to wonder if it will be needed very often to be worth the effort.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Vi wrote:

I will be going to Nepal this fall in Oct/ Nov. Which lens will be better for landscape scenery? the Tamron 150-600 mm F5-6.3 DI VC USD Telephoto Lens OR the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8 L IS USM? It will be on a Canon 60D.

I already have a variety of smaller lenses.

Thanks for your time and consideration in advance.
Vi

My guess would be that by the time you get done lugging that 150-600 all over the place you will be ready to chuck it off one of those mountains! I took a 70-300 along on my last trip to Hawaii. Used it once. Your wide angle and 70-200 will be far more useful then the 150-600, IMO.
Hope you have a great trip!

neds Loc: southbury ct.

sb wrote:

For landscapes you will want your 10-22mm. The 70-200 will get most use in the towns and marketplaces and will be a great over-all lens. Are you going to be trekking, hiking, or doing a lot of walking? The big lens is very heavy, and is not so great being hand-held - are you going to take a tripod? I have to wonder if it will be needed very often to be worth the effort.

What SB said!!!!!!!

Pixelpixie88 Loc: Northern Minnesota

I just got back from a trip to Banff, Jasper, Glacier etc. I carried my Tamron 18-270 for landscapes. It is actually a very good lens and I have heard that the newer model, the 16-300mm is very good. You can't beat that for a walk around lens. See some of my landscape photos from my Flickr link, posted here...all taken with the Tamron.