The standard zoom lens (24-70mm) is one of the most practical and versatile out there, able to tackle a wide range of applications with ease, including landscape photography. This great video tutorial features an experienced landscape photographer sharing how he uses a standard zoom for his own work.
Coming to you from Mads Peter Iversen, this excellent video tutorial discusses how to use a standard zoom (24-70mm) lens for landscape photography. While the 24-70mm f/2.8 is the standard workhorse of choice for many genres, I think it is worth pointing out that you likely do not need that f/2.8 aperture for landscape work. You can save both significant money and bulk by opting for a 24-70mm f/4 lens, or you can instead choose a 24-105mm f/4 if you want a little extra reach and versatility. In fact, the 24-70mm f/4 lens is typically about half the price of its f/2.8 cousin, making it a far more pragmatic choice for landscape work. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Iversen.
And if you really want to dive into landscape photography, check out "Photographing The World 1: Landscape Photography and Post-Processing with Elia Locardi."
