New Lens for Landscapes

[Harvey_nikon]

Hi all,

Going to LA/Lake Havasu/Grand Canyon/Vegas/Yosemite National Park/San Fran for my honeymoon in 8 weeks and will be taking my new camera (D60)

However, I am wondering if the kit lens (18-55 VR Lens) is really going to be up to the job.

With the wedding costing so much I am not going to have a lot to play with unfortunately and really need a tripod as well so I can do some photo stitching when I get back.

If you can recommend some lenses that would give me some better images I can research prices etc and see what I can stretch too :(

Also, tripod suggestions welcome :)

[Ben Hur]

A lot will suggest the Sigma 10-20mm, but if your not happy with the 18-55 VR, which should be fine lens on a tripod, my research says Tamaron 17-50mm.

I would go with the 18-55 VR, and invest in a decent light weight tripod, or a Sigma 17-70mm as a very decent walkabout lens.

http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/cat14.html is a good place to start.

:thumbs:

[Harvey_nikon]

Thanks, I am still learning and tbh I am more than happy with the kit lens for now. :)

I just thought it best to ask as this trip is going to have some amazing scenery, especially around the grand canyon so want to make the best of it :D

[puddleduck]

Hi all,

Going to LA/Lake Havasu/Grand Canyon/Vegas/Yosemite National Park/San Fran for my honeymoon in 8 weeks and will be taking my new camera (D60)

However, I am wondering if the kit lens (18-55 VR Lens) is really going to be up to the job.

With the wedding costing so much I am not going to have a lot to play with unfortunately and really need a tripod as well so I can do some photo stitching when I get back.

If you can recommend some lenses that would give me some better images I can research prices etc and see what I can stretch too :(

Also, tripod suggestions welcome :)

Tamron 17-50 is superb.

Have a look at my Gallery here:

photos.odysseus-software.co.uk

Almost everthing was done with a Tamron 17-50 and Tokina 12-24.

[DiddyDave]

Thanks, I am still learning and tbh I am more than happy with the kit lens for now. :)

I just thought it best to ask as this trip is going to have some amazing scenery, especially around the grand canyon so want to make the best of it :D

As you are learning as you say, I'd have to say don't waste money on anything more than the tripod at the moment. The D60 is a great little camera and the 18-55 is a fine lens for it too

Although I have a range of lenses from 10.5mm fisheye to 70-200mm the lens most commonly found on an all-round trip out is my 18-70 (very slightly longer than yours)

At the superwide end, a 10-20 is an amazingly wide view - but if you're into stitching, shoot in 'portrait' mode and stick 3 together and you've already got a shot wider than a 10mm anyway but with less distortion

Have fun and let's see the results

:thumbs:

DD

[snowy]

I'd suggest you stick with the kit lens (especially as it has VR) and don't bother with a tripod. Unless your wife-to-be is either a serious photo nut herself, or extremely patient and understanding, I would keep the intrusion of photography on your honeymoon to a minimum! :D

[Harvey_nikon]

lol snowy, we've been together since we were 15 and we are now 27, it won't be a typical honeymoon. We are there to see the sites etc and she won't mind me taking shots :D

Thanks for the advice everyone, think I am going to get some landscape practice in before I go away including stitching just to see how easy it is.

Can I ask why you would use portrait mode for landscapes?

[daftbugga]

Can I ask why you would use portrait mode for landscapes?

i think / am certain what diddydave means is portrait format .
he's not refering to the shooting mode.

[ozzy38]

have you thought about the tokina 12-24 just that i`ve got the D60 with the kit lens 18-55 vr though its a good lens you`ll be soon saying to yourself i need a wider lens as i did, trust me you`ll wont regret it, even try the 10-20 siggy thats got good reviews! must say im really happy with the tokina check this pic outhttp://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/swan-lakesmall.jpg

[Denisw]

Great picture Jason :thumbs: