Choosing the Right Lens - Landscape Photography

What are the different factors that we should think about when choosing which lens to use for a particular scene, and what are the characteristics of the different focal ranges.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:50 Seeing the Scene
3:00 Wide Angle Lenses
6:44 Mid Range Lenses
9:41 Telephoto Lenses
13:04 Conclusion
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This was one of the best instructional videos and probably the most important lesson in landscape photography.

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Thanks so much, glad you found it useful

[@odwcalvin]

yes, even years later! so well chosen illustration pictures! Thx a lot!

[@fredericsoumier8096]

"Be sure every things have enough space to breathe"
The better advice i've ever heard about composition.
Grateful to you

[@AndyMumford]

It's one of the foundations of composition for me. Thanks for the comment

[@fredericsoumier8096]

@@AndyMumford Not a landscape photographer myself, i really apreciate the way you talk about photography

[@chriscauchi]

love how you broke this down into elements, never thought about it in this way

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much Christopher, really glad you found it useful

[@deram2470]

best video 'bout focal length according to landscape photography I've ever seen!
thx for it ☺

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Mr Mumford
You really are outstanding in every aspect of your video tutorials.
I am 'hooked' but above all I am learning.
Sincere thanks!

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Agreed the best instruction video so far on TH-cam tube

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I'm currently having a bit of GAS (no, not that, Gear Acquisition Syndrome) and this channel is a great cure. "No, I do not need 45 mega pixels full-frame, just look at Andrew's photos".
Thanks for your work!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment, and I really hope the channel can, at least partly, alleviate your GAS 😁

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Another awesome video. You have a succinct way to teach great principles! Learning tons from you. Thanks Andy!

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[@taniadina32]

Thanks Andy, another great video!

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Thanks so much Tania, glad you enjoyed it

[@ShaneBaker]

Thanks Andy - and thanks for putting in those FF focal length equivalents! Without them, I spend too much time doing mental arithmetic. :-)
I should probably watch this video as a refresher before any landscape work.
Stay well.

[@AndyMumford]

No problem Shane, I always get asked so try to put the focal lengths on every image in videos. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@paulus0109]

Very clear explaned. Thnx.

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[@jimmyscott7414]

Great explanation and outstanding photos.

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[@eliasali9383]

one thing I learned from owning an 18-55 kit lens is to embrace panoramas, especially vertical. they can mimic an ultra wide angle to a certain extent.

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It's true, you can do a lot with panoramas

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Awesome & Thanks :)

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Thank you Andy for your video. Yours photographs are always so beautiful.

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Another masterclass, thanks!!

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Simply brilliant!

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Great info. Thank you

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Great info, thanks!

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Such a valuable video, thank you.

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really top quality advice!!!

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Very, very useful indeed. Excellent!

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[@jimtrull683]

Andy as always I learn something from your videos. Thanks for sharing these ideas. You have given me some additional helpful hints when I’m out in the field.

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Thanks so much Jim, glad you found it useful

[@nikolatesla9384]

So different to whats beitn thrown out there these days. This is something i have understood throughout the years. Thanks for summurizing it to well

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[@KeesGortPhotography]

Great photos and great explanations. Thank you! Learned a lot from this video!

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Thanx great video

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Great Video!!!!

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Stunning pictures and great tips. 👌🙏

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Very well articulated and demonstrated with some beautiful images. Thank you.

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I learnt a lot, subscribed :)

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Good analysis and very well explained, Andy. Thanks!

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Very informative !

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A treasure trove, as always. Thanks, Andy. 👍🇦🇺🦘

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[@jasoncario7063]

Thanks for this video good sir! I have always been on the fence as to what to use. Very informative!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment Jason, really glad you found it informative

[@iveymbabest5303]

Your explanations were awesome! Lot’s of tips in this video. As always you explain things clearly and add a lot of value. Wishing you a great summer!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, really glad you found it useful. Have a great summer yourself

[@ozuidema]

Great advice, extremely useful. And, as always, supported by superb images. Thanks a lot, Andy!

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Incredible knowledge, thank you for sharing 🍻

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Excellent tutorial supported with stunning captures. Congratulations.

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The best photography lesson !!!! ❤️

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Great content, well thought out, well delivered. Lots to work with next time I am out shooting. Thank you

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[@andrewinnes479]

What a great way of thinking about focal length and composition. Thank you so much.

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[@chris_perea]

fantastic explanation of the different lens types and when to use them. and your wonderful images support this film in an excellent way. thank you andy

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[@1960ceramic]

Another succinct video, Andy! You are a real master at putting these videos together so there is no wasted time, and every word counts! Thanks for the great content!

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great video! your photos are Amazing!

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This was a really useful and clear explanation. Thank you

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[@srcull]

great video, very insightful

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[@Nonaxisymmetric]

I highly enjoyed this video and learned a lot from it! Very clear and lots of great examples - great job!

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[@AndreaJump]

A really great video. You summarized in a single and simple concept a whole approach at the lenses. Thank you so much. You changed my perspective on that

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[@kzuk9237]

Another master class in 15 minutes! Andy, you are amazing!!

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Fantastic video.

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Amazing work and very well presented.

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I've only watched a few of your videos but I'm completely amazed of your perspective and how well you describe everything. You make me wanna get out and take photos! Thank you for your videos.

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Thank you 😊 teacher

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[@oliviatrelles]

This is such a fantastic video! Already watched it twice and took notes.

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Thanks so much, that’s really good to know. Glad you found it useful

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Very interesting, very informative and beautiful photographs to illustrate your points. Thank you.

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Very good video, thank you kindly for sharing them! Greetings from Sweden.

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[@rebar_radar]

Currently trying to ramp up my architecture/street photography, and these tips have been incredibly helpful. Thanks for posting!

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[@fuxing81]

Really educational video, thanks for sharing

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[@michivanhalen7086]

Wow, one of the best videos I've ever seen on this subject and landscape photography in general. Thank you very much! BTW, I especially love your super wide angle shits. I'm buying a 10-24 because of you :)

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you enjoyed the video. And I'm certain you'll love the 10-24mm, it's a great lens

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[@AaronFrizzellPhotography]

Good food for thought.

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I really like the way you convey technical info, clear and informative. Another quality video. Head n shoulders above the majority of content on you tube.

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[@kurotaka007]

Thanks! Seek and ye shall find. Perfect explanations.

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[@EGDekker]

Andy, fantastic ideas and illustration - really appreciate your thoughts. I feel like a more prepared landscape photographer, cheers.

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[@jenniferbostrom759]

Taking a High Sierras trip soon and this video was so well timed! Thank you for your clarity. I’m going to work on choosing my focal length with more intention.

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[@kapilbhallafoto]

very informative, quite useful

[@AndyMumford]

Thank you

[@younesmahrach5143]

Thanks a lot Andy for this very important and interesting video. I think this video or course is the most important and all landscape photographers must know

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Thanks so much for the comment Younes, glad you found it useful

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Great video

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[@captinktm]

Stunning images drive your message home, thanks for posting.

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Fantásticas fotos…👏👏👏🤘😘

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Stunning..
Both the photos and this video

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@@AndyMumford welcome, your videos are indeed very useful, as well as a treat to the eyes seeing the pictures you have taken, .
Love from India

[@ArpadAmbrus]

A joy to watch your videos. Useful, clear, and illustrative as usual. Thank you so much! Not to mention your stunning photography thrown in with those examples, they evoke wanderlust on a high level. Not to mention gear lust for those who are not entirely covered in the lense range. :)

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much Arpad, really glad you enjoy the videos and find them useful. I actually think you can get by with just 2 zooms for most uses. I usually only take a wide angle zoom and a telephoto zoom with me on my trips

[@bradk7462]

This was great, thank you Andy. I learned more from this video than from countless books and trial and error. Keep em coming!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment Brad, gladdest you found it useful

[@davidselby976]

Covers the whole span of Landscape lens - terrific
Thank you

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[@georgebaragan]

Well put together information

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Brilliant tutorial

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[@rosssayer6524]

Valuable information and so well explained, appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I have just purchased a 70-200 f2.8 so can't wait to get out and put the information into practice.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found the video useful. 70-200mm is a wonderful focal length for landscapes

[@frizzarazz]

Very informative, and wonderfully demonstrated. One of the best photography videos I've seen so far. Thank you!

[@AndyMumford]

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[@gregoryvannesson4337]

Hi Andy thank you very much for this video
I’ve found you on fstoppers
This is the first time that I see a video that explains so well the composition with different focal lenses and how to use it
Thanks a lot
Have a nice day

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks for the comment Gregory, glad you found it useful

[@MrJMAshraff]

Extremely valuable information; this video just showed your deep knowledge gained over the years in the art of photography.

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Absolutely fantastic information and very well done presentation😬 you just got a new subscriber😎

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[@felixcarrega7522]

Very well explained! I can guess your workshops must be great. Let me know ir you come down to Patagonia!

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, glad you found it useful. I was actually planning to be in Patagonia in April this year but had to cancel. Hopefully I'll return there next year.

[@tTLM823]

Andy, I have watched this video at least three times and get more out of it every time. Thank you for putting such high-quality training on your channel ... wow! And thank you.

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much for the comment Tom, really glad you enjoy the channel and find the videos useful

[@Axeman99L]

Having these breathtaking images as an example of explaining the focal lengths, i absorb the knowledge faster, get motivated and time flies by...Awesome!👍

[@AndyMumford]

Thanks so much, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video

[@marcelowilson-barnett3768]

Thank you so much, please do keep them up. I would like to something about color accuracy and monitors (RGB)

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Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it

[@w1p30ut9]

Thank you, you have reinforced some of my experience in using different focal lengths; particularly telephoto. I agree that foreground is important for ultra wide. I like using telephoto to get the landscape abstract. Please keep the videos coming!

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[@Pixela8ed]

Andy you're a master storyteller both in terms of your narration and your images. I am a complete newbie to photography and the way you have taught me so many new things it's just phenomenal. I am very grateful to you. I love the images you take and I wish to reach your level of mastery someday in landscape photography ❤️

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Thanks so much, really glad you enjoy the videos

[@geraldbellacaza]

Very interesting video. Good point ! I guess I should travelling with my 3 zooms 😅
It’s kinda heavy 😮‍💨 but useful

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[@raylander6329]

Exceptional, exceptional, exceptional on all aspects; the high standards, the details, the depth; and images you show are just art!!

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[@prayash]

Excellent video and well illustrated with some amazing photos. I recently picked up a 24-105mm F4 for my Sony and it’s been incredible for photographing landscapes. The various strengths of each focal length was very apparent when shooting with that one lens.

[@AndyMumford]

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