Landscape lens for Canon Rebel T5
Sep 18, 2018 12:37:08 #
Can anyone out there recommend a good (reasonably priced) landscape lens for the Canon Rebel T5?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Sep 18, 2018 13:10:02 #
I had a Canon EF-S 18-135 mm for my T3i. Very versatile focal length range. I purchased a used model from B&H that was in excellent condition. There are probably several models out there, the newer with quieter focusing - which would be more important for video and birds.
Sep 18, 2018 13:13:27 #
Thanks for this. It is for a young man that is just venturing into landscape photography and his parents are wanting to give him a nice lens for his birthday.
Sep 18, 2018 14:31:09 #
Sep 19, 2018 06:22:11 #
The Canon EF-S 10-18 MM f/4.5-6.6 IS STM is a great lens for
landscape photography. Very sharp and not to expensive.
Captain Al
landscape photography. Very sharp and not to expensive.
Captain Al
Sep 19, 2018 08:06:51 #
TrishV wrote:
Can anyone out there recommend a good (reasonably priced) landscape lens for the Canon Rebel T5?
Thanks.
Thanks.
I have and use the Canon 10-18, nice lens, I also have the Canon 28mm, another nice lens, either would be good for landscapes, however any lens can be a landscape lens , Bob.
Sep 19, 2018 08:38:34 #
I loved my 10-18 mm, but it's very limited. At the ultra wide angle end you have distortion when shooting very close subjects (and elements at the sides will lean towards center), and though some may like for "regular" landscapes, that is where it is least effective IMO because everything looks so tiny and far away. Is this really Mount Rainier? 
Sep 19, 2018 08:44:05 #
TrishV wrote:
Can anyone out there recommend a good (reasonably priced) landscape lens for the Canon Rebel T5?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Not knowing what reasonable is I have a couple of suggestions.
First choice would be the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM for $550.00.
This sharp and quiet lens goes from wide to short telephoto. WA lens is not always best to get landscape as I have gone with 400mm for some landscapes and a couple of times up to 800mm.
But this lens gives you an incredible range that can suit many landscape requirements.
If you already have one of the zoom lenses that don't go as wide then the EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM for $280.00.
I use this lens also and it does give a good wide sharp and distortion free view. Again super quiet and fast focus. I highly recommend this lens especially as it really is reasonable, lightweight and easy to use. For either lens make sure you purchase the separate hood as it does not come with the lens.
Also if you ever do go FF mirrorless (Future APSC as well) they will work perfectly with the new Canon R system and with the smart adapter new functions are added to the lenses you have so they work even better.
Happy shopping.
Sep 19, 2018 09:06:39 #
TrishV wrote:
Thanks for this. It is for a young man that is just venturing into landscape photography and his parents are wanting to give him a nice lens for his birthday.
Can we can assume that he already has the T5 and a lens? If so, it depends on which lens he already has. Is it an 18-55 kit lens?
A "nice lens" and "reasonably priced" are a bit vague, subjective.
A used higher quality lens in good condition at a lower price might be very nice. It might perform better than a shiny new lens of lesser quality.
Sep 19, 2018 09:12:57 #
Although I am not a Canon shooter I know the 18-135 lens was used by the late Monte Zucker for many of his portraits and the quality was excellent. The range of focal lengths the lens uses looks as very versatile to me for landscape photography.
I find that I use more my tele than my wide angle for landscape photography.
I find that I use more my tele than my wide angle for landscape photography.
Sep 19, 2018 09:38:41 #
camerapapi wrote:
Although I am not a Canon shooter I know the 18-135 lens was used by the late Monte Zucker for many of his portraits and the quality was excellent. The range of focal lengths the lens uses looks as very versatile to me for landscape photography.
I find that I use more my tele than my wide angle for landscape photography.
I find that I use more my tele than my wide angle for landscape photography.
Sep 19, 2018 10:17:37 #
Canon EF-S 10-18
TrishV wrote:
Can anyone out there recommend a good (reasonably priced) landscape lens for the Canon Rebel T5?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Sep 19, 2018 10:24:35 #
I have the Tokina AT-X Pro DX 11-20mm f2.8 and simply love it. In my opinion, image quality is superior to the Canon and Nikon offerings.
TrishV wrote:
Can anyone out there recommend a good (reasonably priced) landscape lens for the Canon Rebel T5?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Sep 19, 2018 10:39:23 #
I would have a very difficult time advising on this. 18-55 EFS would be my choce B U T ~~~ When I go out to shoot landscape I destination point plan and *OH OH* I grab my Mamiya RB67-- 90mm lens--Portra 160 color negative film-and away I go
Sep 19, 2018 10:43:58 #
henrycrafter wrote:
I would have a very difficult time advising on this. 18-55 EFS would be my choce B U T ~~~ When I go out to shoot landscape I destination point plan and *OH OH* I grab my Mamiya RB67-- 90mm lens--Portra 160 color negative film-and away I go
OP does not have any of that so what is the point?
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