Is this lens a good lens for landscape?
2027169
Thomas. This is your basic "kit lens" for many cameras. It gives you a 3X zoom and is relatively distortion free for most apps. I think for most of us an 18mm lens is wide enough for many landscape projects. In time, if you are a serious photographer, you may decide to go to a shorter focal length but that will be expensive.
2027170
It is good for most applications. It works well with close ups of landscape.
2058093
I am using this lens primarily for sports - synchronized swimming. So far only outdoors (wish you would ask it a few months out -the indoor meet is coming up then). It is a beautiful lens for landscaping or nature shots, but so far i cannot say i am 100% satisfied with it for sports. Based on what i see, i can imagine it might be problematic with low-light conditions and sports as even outdoors it still hunts that focus point. But off course reflections can be the cause, at least for me. It probably as good as we can go at this price point, but definitely do not expect flawless photos. As to comparing it against Tamron - sorry, no experience there.
1125762
If taken outdoor pictures then this will be wonderful lens. I do most landscape and occasionally indoor portraits. It give you very sharp pictures and autofocus is so quick at dark environment. Remember this is a prime lens, not 24-70 nor 70-200 mm F2.8, you have to be very creative and zoom in/out by your foot. I sold mine Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 to get this one and no regret (I like the Sigma very well and was too heavy when hiking, nothing wrong with that lens, just to clarify)
2236918
It's ok but not great, for daily use i would recommend a 24-105mm, for landscape 17-40mm or 16-35mm, or course your gonna add a few hundred bucks for those lenses but it's worth, I have one of these (28-135) I rarely use it... I don't even know where it is right now... but i have one. If you're really gonna do photography try to invest on a few good lenses...
896646
Any lens can be used for landscape as long as you have the proper distance. Last night I just shot a landscape with 70mm using a 70-200. I also shot landscapes with 300mm with 70-300. But definitely the 50mm can be used for landscapes but its strength really is taking photos in street and low-light. It's a good lens that allows you to be creative.
1398790
This lens is great for portraits and all around great lens. It can be used many ways for outside and inside.
1186461
I use this lens primarily for architectural photos. But I imagine it would be ok. It's not the fastest lens in its class, so if stopping action in low light is an issue, you may want to consider that.
435060
I've had both IS and non IS, I have found that for the price this is a very handy lens to have. It works great outside, and as long as you have a semblance of a half way steady hand then not having the IS won't be a problem. Some of the issues you might encounter with this lens is when it comes to shooting in lower light situations, for example trying to take pictures inside especially at night if the room is not heavily lit. In that case the IS would help but that would only take you so far. Part of that is due to the lens speed. I found that if you take more pictures and try to stay aware of light you should do just fine. I love that this lens has the wide angle and the ability to super zoom. This has become my main travel lens, because of its versatility. For the price you can't beat it, I think its like $199 and just starting off as a new photographer its a good start. Yes there are better lenses out there BUT you will pay a Lot more for them as well.
678744
It depends what you're planning to use it for. If you're thinking wildlife in the daylight then this lens is fantastic handheld.
1165952
Yes it works well. Decent lens for size. Bit of telescoping on corners until you zoom it slightly
1856382
Derek, It is an excellent lens for landscape assuming you like to use wide angle (I do). Very practical range. There are other lenses out there that are technically better ( nikon 14-24) but you will be hard pressed to see the difference. One of the things that I love about lens is that it is light so it is easy to hike with. In addition, it has the 77mm filter size that other quality Nikon glass uses.
464339
Absolutely!!! I use my lens for portraits also, It gives a nice flat perspective of features that you expect with a lens from about 85-200mm. Great for head shots as well as environmental shots.
521136
Yes it is a good lense. I have the 35mm as we'll. if you are going to be taking more picture inside than out, I would go with the 35mm. If more outside then the 50mm. Both do an excellent job.
1311667
This is one awesome lens. No barrel roll distortion. You could get quite a landscape view, but remember, all things in the shot will be very small because there's such a wide angle of view.
1908466
The kit lens which comes with this camera 18-55 would be far more satisfactory for landscapes. I have a sigma pro model 24-70mm and i still find myself using the 18-55 for landscapes/walk around lens. For prints/well composed shots less than 12 by 8 inches or internet you can't distinguish photo quality.
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I just got back from a trip out west and took some amazing landscape photos, hundreds of them. Grand Tetons to ocean pictures.This was my main lens for these pictures. It performed very well. I took over 1,500 photos on this trip. Great bang for thebuck. Be careful if shooting into the sun. Some flaring may occur even with the glare cover on, but it can be controlled.This is a good lens to keep on your camera for all purpose use. (My Opinion)
1407035
No, this is more of a portrait lens. On a 7100, you would have an effective focal length of about 120mm which is generally too tight for landscapes.