Using Telephoto Lenses for Landscape Photography

Landscape photography isn't just about wide-angle lenses.

People used to think you needed wide lenses to capture large landscapes.

A great way to experiment is to use telephoto lenses for about 75% of your landscape photos.

Many photographers who once only used wide lenses have switched to this new approach.

Here’s a community I'd recommend you join on that topic.

In gear choices, longer focal lengths like the 200-600mm range are trendy. Yet, for many, the sweet spot is around 70-200mm.

Using a telephoto lens is great when you want to bring a different artistic touch.

But beware of challenges like haze and distortion.

What usually happens is that photographers change their approach over time.

Some start with wide-angle lenses and then shift to telephoto after seeing impressive results from famous photographers like for example Nigel Danson.

In the end, the lens you choose is more than a tool; it's a storyteller capturing the world's unique beauty in every shot.

-Hakan.