Nikon SLR Cameras

What are some lenses that you consider must haves for a nature/ landscape photographer?

rick
rick

Some info
i have a nikon D5000
i would prefer if the lens was AF

dont call me betty
dont call me betty

Nature get a macro lens and a 200mm or there abouts for nature

landscape, anything from wide angle to standard to tele can be used for landscape

sant kabir
sant kabir

Have a look at 70-300mm, a versatile lens for out doors and close-ups.

KLynn
KLynn

You gotta have a telephoto lense! Maybe something along the lines of a 70mm-300/400mm depending on what you are shooting and how into photography you are. The larger telephoto, the more it will cost, so if you don't have a lot of cash, something not quite as big would work just fine for now.

darkroommike
darkroommike

Landscape: moderate wide angle, wider makes for interesting perspectives and great depth of field.

Nature: what are you shooting, your subject will dictate lens choice, need more info.

simon fairless
simon fairless

55-200 zoom is good all purpose lens for most occasions you'll also benefit fro a wide angle zoom probably 17-50mm… Do add in a polarising filter, it will greatly improve some shots and I would recommend not using AF you'll get much crisper shots using manual.

sagara
sagara

It depends on what you are shooting. Landscapes have a very wide scope to explore…

A normal lens like a 35mm or a 50mm is good for isolated subjects.
(the 50mm f/1.8 is great for that shallow depth of field.

A WIDE ANGLE is great to get those low angle, sweeping shots. However it does sometimes cause some distortion and needs some practice to use.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/...lenses.htm

A telephoto is also nice to get some nice compression.

Look at how the hills looks so closely knit together. This is done with a tele lens. Something like a a slower lens that has the 300mm range will be useful. I.e. 75-300mm f/3.5-5.6 Which is a canon lens. But something similar will suit you just fine. You will be using a tripod and long exposures, to get a smaller aperture. Plus it is cheaper and lighter to carry.

mister-damus
mister-damus

For landscapes, obviously a wide angle lens.

For nature - it depends. If you want close-ups of plants and bugs, then a macro lens is good. If you want pictures of tigers and zebras, then a telephoto lens is good.