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EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
25 sec @ f/25, ISO 100
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EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-5.6 USM EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8 II USM
It’s not difficult to see the attraction of landscape photography. Natural subjects give you a huge palette to
work with. As many of the elements of a landscape are static, they are also ideal places to experiment with
camera settings and creative executions. Try moving your camera to change the position of the horizon
into the bottom or top third of your frame and you will vastly increase the impact of your shot – you can
apply the same technique with buildings and interiors too.
Ultra wide-angle lenses are the ideal tools for
landscapes and their use is not limited to getting
more in the frame. Used well, an ultra wide-angle
lens can add drama and manipulate perspective,
creating a photo that is dynamic and mesmerising.
A good wide-angle shot should make you feel like
you are being drawn into the photograph.
The EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-5.6 USM will give you
dramatic breadth and perspective when used
on an APS-C camera. With a focal length range
equivalent to 16-35mm on a full-frame EOS, and
a minimum focus distance of 0.24m, it’s great for
getting close to foreground details while the rest of
the scene fills the frame. If you’re shooting a busy
crowd or market scene, don’t be afraid to get very
close to your subject. Your photos will really feel
like they are amongst the action.
If you’re using a full-frame EOS camera, the EF 24-
70mm f/2.8 II USM is a professional-grade zoom
that’s a good choice for landscape photography.
The lens boasts image quality that rivals many
prime lenses and features a range of focal lengths
for flexibility while on the move. The EF 17-40mm
f/4L USM or EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM also
make a good choice if you want a portable, ultra
wide-angle lens that is great for big skies and
wide-open spaces.
You may be a fan of fixed focal length lenses.
If so, consider the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM for a
tremendous field of view – 114°. And if you want
the widest angles possible, the EF 8-15mm f/4L
Fisheye USM can capture circular and rectangular
images with a 180° diagonal angle of view.
There’s also an ultra wide-angle lens for EOS M
cameras. The EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is ideal
for those big-sky landscapes or for getting in lots
of foreground detail. Whichever wide-angle lens
you choose, find your subject and see how you can
make the most of your frame.
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