Lens that's a must have in the case
Jun 20, 2022 12:07:20 #
Wildlife and landscape photography
Camera : D750
What is the one lens that an enthusiast should definitely have in there case?
Camera : D750
What is the one lens that an enthusiast should definitely have in there case?
Jun 20, 2022 12:20:05 #
If you were to insist on it being just one lens it would have to be a superzoom because landscape requires a wide angle lens and wildlife requires a telephoto.
Jun 20, 2022 12:20:37 #
JFCoupe
Loc: Kent, Washington
Two unique areas that would require two lenses to successfully meet requirements.
Landscape: probably a zoom that starts at 24mm, so maybe a 24-70 f2.8
Wildlife: a lens that gets you to at least 400 mm. There is a wide range of options. Ideally you could add a 1.4 TC to get to 560 mm. If shooting in low light frequently, then maybe a prime is a better choice as you gain at least a full stop of light. I do not have one but I have seen good comments on Nikons new PF telephoto lenses.
Landscape: probably a zoom that starts at 24mm, so maybe a 24-70 f2.8
Wildlife: a lens that gets you to at least 400 mm. There is a wide range of options. Ideally you could add a 1.4 TC to get to 560 mm. If shooting in low light frequently, then maybe a prime is a better choice as you gain at least a full stop of light. I do not have one but I have seen good comments on Nikons new PF telephoto lenses.
Jun 20, 2022 12:26:24 #
Jun 20, 2022 12:47:24 #
John Birmingham wrote:
Thank you, even with other lens in the case this is a good one to have
If you click "Quote Reply" under the post you are responding to as I did here, we can tell who you are talking to.
Jun 20, 2022 12:52:32 #
I'd look at the Nikon 80-400mm AF-S VR G and / or the Nikon 500mm f/5.6 PF VR
Jun 20, 2022 13:06:01 #
One of the most versatile is Tamron's 18-400 zoom. Then there are the 1" sensor compact cameras.
Jun 20, 2022 13:35:25 #
zug55
Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas
As others suggested, there is no one lens that can do this. There is a reason why all these lenses exist. Yes, there are superzooms, but they do not do justice to a fine camera like the D750.
Jun 20, 2022 14:30:55 #
Jun 20, 2022 15:00:30 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
John Birmingham wrote:
Wildlife and landscape photography
Camera : D750
What is the one lens that an enthusiast should definitely have in there case?
Camera : D750
What is the one lens that an enthusiast should definitely have in there case?
Wildlife and landscape photography require basically opposite types of lenses.
For wildlife you will find powerful telephotos the most useful... examples being Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6, Sigma or Tamron 150-600mm and similar.
For landscape photography it's more typical to use wide to normal to short telephoto lenses. A 24-70mm might be a good choice. Some prefer even wider, such as a 17-35mm.
This isn't to say there's never a case where a wide angle lens would be used for wildlife, nor that there aren't times when a powerful telephoto can't be used for a landscape shot. Just that those are relatively uncommon usages.
Jun 20, 2022 15:02:03 #
zug55 wrote:
As others suggested, there is no one lens that can do this. There is a reason why all these lenses exist. Yes, there are superzooms, but they do not do justice to a fine camera like the D750.
Indeed. The more zoom a lens has, the more its design has to incorporate compromise. Fringing at long focal lengths would be one of the first unwanted symptoms to appear.
Jun 20, 2022 15:02:52 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
PHRubin wrote:
One of the most versatile is Tamron's 18-400 zoom. Then there are the 1" sensor compact cameras.
Which is a crop only (APS-C/DX) lens.
The Nikon D750 is a full frame (FX) camera. Sure, you can use a crop only lens on it, but instead of a 24MP camera, you'll have less than 10MP after the cropping.
Jun 21, 2022 06:22:17 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
I'd look at the Nikon 80-400mm AF-S VR G and / or the Nikon 500mm f/5.6 PF VR
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Jun 21, 2022 06:29:50 #
"If you were to insist on it being just one lens it would have to be a superzoom because landscape requires a wide angle lens and wildlife requires a telephoto."
Requires is not the word I will use to address the OP. Not all landscape shots "require" a wide angle and not all wildlife "require" a tele. Many beautiful wildlife shots have been made in the Galapagos using primes. Many landscapes have been shot using a tele, what is commonly referred to as "the intimate landscape."
I believe it all depends on what the photographer has in mind. For sure a tele of around 400mm helps a lot with wildlife photography in general. Moderate wide angles like a 35mm lens with full frame are very useful for landscapes or lenses like the mentioned 24-70 if a zoom is preferred.
My favorite lens with full frame for landscapes is the old 28-105 AF-D. I usually take my 24mm f2.8 AI-S prime with me in case I need it. I do not do wildlife photography often but when I do I use the 70-300 VR with my DX camera. At times it is not long enough but I manage and get the most out of it.
Requires is not the word I will use to address the OP. Not all landscape shots "require" a wide angle and not all wildlife "require" a tele. Many beautiful wildlife shots have been made in the Galapagos using primes. Many landscapes have been shot using a tele, what is commonly referred to as "the intimate landscape."
I believe it all depends on what the photographer has in mind. For sure a tele of around 400mm helps a lot with wildlife photography in general. Moderate wide angles like a 35mm lens with full frame are very useful for landscapes or lenses like the mentioned 24-70 if a zoom is preferred.
My favorite lens with full frame for landscapes is the old 28-105 AF-D. I usually take my 24mm f2.8 AI-S prime with me in case I need it. I do not do wildlife photography often but when I do I use the 70-300 VR with my DX camera. At times it is not long enough but I manage and get the most out of it.
Jun 21, 2022 07:08:28 #
For 4 years, I did 95% of my photos with my D750 and the 24-120mm f4 lens. On rare occasions, I used my 70-300mm lens.
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