Camera Lenses for Nature Photography

Camera lenses are one of the most important factors in helping determine the quality of a photograph. A good camera lens will capture sharp photos with plenty of detail and contrast.  On the other hand, a poor lens can deliver softer photograph.  However, with all the choices on the market today, how does one choose the best camera lens for nature and landscape photography? Choosing the right camera lenses all depends upon your focus.

For nature photography, many photographers would claim that a wide-angle lens, a mid-zoom lens, and a telephoto lens are the three essential lenses. Moreover, a wide-angle lens is an essential piece of glass to have in your camera bag above all others. On the other hand, the preference is a telephoto lens for a focus on wildlife. If your focus is night photography, your priority is a wide-angle lens and a wide aperture. A macro lens moves to the top of your list for insects and flowers.  Our pro photographers have shared their thoughts on how to choose the best camera lenses for landscape photography. This makes it easy for you to glean multiple thoughts and make the best decision.

As with any photography gear purchase, there are pros and cons.  We’ll share with you the challenges of shooting with a wide-angle lens as well as how to overcome those challenges. Moreover, our photographers will share their compelling reasons why you should use that telephoto lens more often or how to get started with a macro lens to produce stunning and intriguing nature images.