You need to carefully choose your lens if you are serious about taking beautiful photos of landscapes. The lens is a major factor in the quality of the image. If you choose a high-quality lens, your images will be crisp, clear and beautifully detailed. If you choose the wrong lens, your photos may be consistently poor.
It can be difficult to choose the right lens when it comes to landscape photography. There are hundreds of lenses available, from low-cost kit zooms up to ultra-wide lenses costing $3000 or more. Each has its own advantages (and disadvantages).
As a landscape photographer I have spent many years using different lens models. I’ve spent years working with different lens models as a professional landscape photographer. I know what to look for in a starter lens and which lenses will satisfy even the most experienced professionals. This is why I wrote this article. It will take you through the best landscape lenses available today, including choices for Canon, Nikon and Sony shooters.
