Canon lenses help help: Ok, I'm just a beginner. I have a canon rebel t41, my lens is a 18 -135mm and it works for what I do but when I go up the hill for a beautiful view I wish I...

Lupita Loc: Mexico

Ok, I'm just a beginner.

I have a canon rebel t41, my lens is a 18 -135mm and it works for what I do but when I go up the hill for a beautiful view I wish I have a better one. Any suggestions? Do I need also a filter??

Thanks

Lupita

San Diego view from Mount Soledad (mine)

GWR100 Loc: England

Try a circular polarising filter

Lupita wrote:

Ok, I'm just a beginner.

I have a canon rebel t41, my lens is a 18 -135mm and it works for what I do but when I go up the hill for a beautiful view I wish I have a better one. Any suggestions? Do I need also a filter??

Thanks

Lupita

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

GWR100 wrote:

Try a circular polarising filter

That's what I was going to say

:cry:

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Nothing to do with the lens, also use a grad filter

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

Welcome to UHH

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

Lupita wrote:

Ok, I'm just a beginner.

I have a canon rebel t41, my lens is a 18 -135mm and it works for what I do but when I go up the hill for a beautiful view I wish I have a better one. Any suggestions? Do I need also a filter??

Thanks

Lupita

Welcome and good advice already given

JoeB Loc: Mohawk Valley, NY

Hello and welcome to UHH, very good advice given already.

alawry Loc: Timaru New Zealand

JR1 wrote:

Nothing to do with the lens, also use a grad filter

This is timely. Yesterday I got 5 cokin filters and a holder with some used gear. One is a ND Grad. So, in this case, would the user put thhe dark half at the bottom, to burn in the sky/distant scenery? I remember dodging and burning in the darkroom, 30 years ago, am I trying to do the same thing with the filter?

photonphysicist Loc: Texas

Welcome to the UHH forum and howdy from Houston!
:thumbup:

Perhaps a different time of day so the light is coming from a different angle.

JoeB Loc: Mohawk Valley, NY

alawry wrote:

This is timely. Yesterday I got 5 cokin filters and a holder with some used gear. One is a ND Grad. So, in this case, would the user put thhe dark half at the bottom, to burn in the sky/distant scenery? I remember dodging and burning in the darkroom, 30 years ago, am I trying to do the same thing with the filter?

No, the dark half is generally used on the top. This aids ii obtaining the proper exposure without over exposing the top (bright area), or under exposing the bottom (darker area).

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

First welcome you have a great camera. Thanks for the photo. Looks like lots of smog. Can you clarify for me the following statement. What is it about your lens that makes you want a better one. What is it you wish it would do, or what is it that it is not doing? And yes the CPL filter is good but don't over do it. I will give you more upon reply.

"my lens is a 18 -135mm and it works for what I do but when I go up the hill for a beautiful view I wish I have a better one"

photophly Loc: Old Bridge NJ

Try early in the day or late in the day to get better light.

Lupita Loc: Mexico

Thank you all, good info!!!

Lupita Loc: Mexico

Yes I love my camera!
My question about the lens it's because when up on the hill I want to bring some objects closer.
Last time I found a beautiful view of the beach and a pier but I couldn't make a good shot :oops:

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

Lupita wrote:

Yes I love my camera!
My question about the lens it's because when up on the hill I want to bring some objects closer.
Last time I found a beautiful view of the beach and a pier but I couldn't make a good shot :oops:

Lupita You have a very nice Camera and lens. That lens is quit well thought of. Some times even with zoo lenses we just need to walk closer or further back. Just shoot shoot shoot and evaluate!