When it comes to landscape photography, most photographers default to using a wide angle lens, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, a telephoto lens can create equally compelling images, of course, and if you have not tried one for your own work, now is the time to head out and give it a shot. This excellent video tutorial will give you six awesome tips to get the most out of it.
Coming to you from Mark Denney, this great video tutorial will show you six helpful tips for getting the most out of your telephoto lens for landscape work. The beauty of a telephoto lens is that it can simplify a busy frame by allowing you to isolate just a few interesting elements. You can also take advantage of the increased compression provided by longer focal lengths to make elements appear closer together than they would when using a wide angle lens, which can help give the final image a bit more drama. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Denney.
And if you really want to dive into landscape photography, check out "Photographing The World 1: Landscape Photography and Post-Processing with Elia Locardi," which is currently on sale along with the rest of the Fstoppers store.
Honestly. Folks. We get it. Uncle.
Your own site’s search box turns up 10 pages of results for the term “telephoto landscape.” The sampling below is just from the first of those 10 results pages.
How a Telephoto Lens Can Improve Your Landscape Photography – 3/7/22
“Wide angle lenses are almost always the first thing landscape photographers reach for, and, of course, there is a good reason why they are so popular in the genre. That being said, long telephoto lenses can produce equally interesting images…”
Why You Should Always Carry a Telephoto Lens for Landscapes – 2/1/22
“…with a telephoto lens, you can zoom in past the distractions and find little scenes within the grander landscape…”
5 Tips for Shooting Telephoto Landscape Photography – 7/21/21
“Landscape photography is somewhat synonymous with shooting large scenes with a wide angle lens, but what about more intimate landscapes? On a recent trip through Colorado, I found myself using a telephoto lens…”
Mistakes Landscape Photographers Make With Telephoto Lenses – 6/24/21
“When you think of focal lengths for landscape photography, your mind likely turns to wide angle lenses, and no doubt, those are commonly used for a good reason. However, using telephoto lenses can really open up your creativity…”
Helpful Tips for Using a Telephoto Lens for Landscape Photography – 4/19/21
“A telephoto lens can be a fantastic if underused tool for landscape photography.”
How a Telephoto Lens Can Help Your Landscape Photography – 3/5/21
“When you think of the lenses that are used for landscape photography, you probably think of wide focal lengths around 16mm or 24mm. However, while such focal lengths certainly have their place, a telephoto lens can help…”
How a Telephoto Lens Can Help Your Landscape Photography – 1/28/21
“No doubt, wide angle lenses are popular in the genre for good reason, but they are not the only suitable choice for landscape work. This great video will show you some of the possibilities of a telephoto lens…”
How to Create Better Compositions Using a Telephoto Lens for Landscape Photography – 12/18/20
“The majority of the time, we will normally reach for a wide angle lens for landscape photography work, but that does not mean there is not a place for telephoto lenses too…”
Shooting Landscape Images With a Telephoto Lens – 12/14/17
“When you think of landscape photography, you likely think of wide angle lenses that capture large swaths of a scene; after all, those are the most common tools of the trade. However, this great video makes a case for why you might want to consider a longer lens…”
I have only one question: Can I use a telephoto lens for landscape photography? I wish Fstoppers would quit ducking this controversial issue.
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