Why a 100-400mm TELEPHOTO ZOOM lens is a landscape photography BEAST!
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- The 100-400 mm telephoto zoom lens is fantastic for landscape photography. I call it a beast because it covers a wide zoom range but is also a little bulky. In this video, I will share my thoughts on why I love this telephoto zoom lens and why you should own one for landscape photography. I do consider it the best telephoto zoom lens for landscape photography and yes, you can of course take gorgeous landscape photos with a long lens. Whether you the Sony, Canon, Sigma, Tamron, or Nikon 80-400 you very fast get addicted to this lens.
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I have watched so many of your videos, as well as other photographers videos. You always give great advice but your photos are just so incredible! I am always blown away. If there was one photographer I could follow around and learn from, it would definitely be you. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for such kind words! Really means a lot :)
Fantastic to see your channel go over 70K followers Mads, truly is one of the best channels out there. Really enjoyed your discussion this week as I have the Canon 70-200mm and find myself mulling over the Sigma 150-600 for having an extended reach. As always its a pleasure to see your wonderful images each week too
Yeah I've had my eyes on that one also, but in the end I think i'll just end up pointing it towards the moon :P
I have been using this lens for over a year and it is on my camera 75% of the time! Great video!
Excellent tips and great images (as always) to give clear examples! Very informative! Thank you!
Very interesting content, thank you! And the taken pictures are fantastic, lots of really great captures there.
Since changing to the Fujifilm X-T system 3-4 years ago I have used the XF55-200mm f2.8 with a 2X converter when needed and it did the job very well, mainly macro type shots or zooming into the landscapes. Just before lockdown, seeing a great secondhand deal on the 100 - 400mm that I had long deliberated over.
I decided the time had come to jump at the offer and I am so pleased I did! As yet really only used this lens on my X-T2 at home for flowers and birds but the results are phenomenal and the lens stabilization is superb when hand held. So to conclude I too love this lens although having said that I would not carry it around in my bag unless it was likely that I would need it due to the size and weight, the XF55-200mm would go instead on those occasions.
Great vlog about your beast and reassuring me that I made the right decision to add to my kit!
I originally bought the 100-400 to use for surf action and wildlife (my other favourite kinds of photography), but find myself taking it out on nature walks and using it for landscape photos far more often than expected. I have the 1.4 x TC and find that works really well with this lens on the A7riii and A9. I've even taken decent ultra telephoto images on the A7riii with the 1.4 x TC and crop mode which gets you close to 800mm. Love this lens!
Thank you do much for this tip on the end od video. I didn't know about that but it's so useful😃.
Love your videos ! Big fan of epic landscapes, and I seem to have come to the right place !
I´m really happy that I went with the 70-300 as it is a nice middle ground between the 70-200 and the 100-400.
The nice thing is that a 300mm to 400mm crop is only 25%
Just picked one up too. Good amount of reach
@@SmartPhotoVault Glad to hear that, waiting on mine.
@@RohannvanRensburg what is 200mm to 400?
Rapidly becoming my favourite photographer and you tube channel. Love your work . :-)
Thank you so much, Mark! I really appreciate it 🙏
Great video and info as always, Peter
Great video, you explained 'compression' simply that I was able to understand and visualize!
Thanks very timely. I am planning to buy a 70-200 zoom and was also looking at 100-400, attracted by the extra reach. Helpful food for thought.
Thanks for the insightful presentation, Mads. I, just this week, bought the Nikon z 100-400. I thought of it mainly as a wildlife/birding lens paired with a 1.4 tele converter but have been pleased to find landscape photographers posting on RUclips about their use of this focal range. Your particular video gave a very useful explanation of just what this lens can do. Some versions, including the Nikon, have good close-focussing capability which I think I’ll find handy for wildflower work. Not macro, but close to it.
Your channel is the best bro. Used so many tips in Iceland and it has gotten me into landscape photography! Been bitten by the bug!
I sold my 70-200mm and got a Tamron 100-400mm. It's now my go to lens for landscapes, I find myself enjoying the results I get so much more.
it seems, you are the real landscape photography beast! It was an amazing showcase of pictures, and that inspires me to go out and do use my Panasonic 100-300 F4.0-5.6 more! thanks
This is a great video as I was really considering getting a 100-400 lens for my Nikon
I have just ordered this and can't wait to try it out
Love your photos and videos.
When I switched from Canon to Sony, I decided to get the 100-400. When I was shooting in Zion NP with my 70-200 on my Canon I really wished I had that extra reach to crab certain shots.
Great video. I had forgotten about this lens for the most part as I seem to have fallen for the kit lens or 150-600. It makes sense to keep the 100-400 mm on to quickly get those sudden shots that appear.
Wonderful video. I appreciate the link for the tripod collar as I so can't stand the one it comes with. Just got me one and it will make such a big difference going forward as I can't stand using a standard plate. Can't wait to take this 100-400 gm lens with me to yosemite for first time in may. I really love this lens. Going to be such a joy to use over there to get those intimate perspectives as everyone just shoots wide all the time.
I'm using a 70 200 f4 and optionally use a 1.7 teleconverter. The weight to performance ratio is perfect with this combination. Currently my go to landscape lenses are 16-35 F4, 50 F1.4 and 70-200 F4 plus the 1.7 teleconverter. Last week it took my 300 2.8 out for some woodland photography and 13:00 in full sunny conditions and it is surprisingly fun to shoot. With some more practice i'm sure to get some stunning results.
Great video/info, thank you
I've been considering a Sigma 150-600 for a little while. Watching this has made buying it more likely. Thanks.
I got this lens for race competitions but I find myself using it on everything, including clouds!
I just got the Sigma 100-400 for Sony E mount and I love it. I still need to buy a 70-200 2.8, but this Sigma allows me to take moon shots hand held that are sharp.
You heard this many time I guess but I really love your videos! Thx a lot for the time you invest in order to share your experience and the "know how" with us.
Mads great video as always. I have been using a sigma 150-600 5.6 on my Nikon. I originally got it for bird photography but have been using it more and more for landscape. As you mentioned, The glass is incredibly close to the major brand lens.
Love your channel
That lens is definitely a beast..it is massive! Thank you for explaining some of the differences between the 100-400 and the 70-200.
It’s a fantastic hight quality lens, I was also thinking of getting 200-600 but I will stick to this
www.digicameratips.com/best-telephoto-zooms-for-sony-e-mount/#2_Sony_FE_100-400mm_f45-56_GM_OSS_Lens
Cool video! Your photography is mind-blowing! I'm definitely going to check out that sigma for my alpha camera.
I love my 100-400 (Canon) but you’re right, it is a beast to lug around. Despite that it’s my favourite lens to just take for a walk and see what I can find, the image stabilisation is so good that I can handhold it and get really good shots of wildlife, macro details and even some landscapes. Well worth the price and the effort to carry it around 😊
Yes! I would hate to carry it to the top of a mountain, but for walking around it's such a pleasure :)
I own the tamron 100-400 and the canon 100-400 II..... no difference in IQ.... and the tamron is much lighter to walk around..... the canon has a littlebit faster AF..... the tamron doesnt suffer from focusbreathing....
Fabulous video Mads
Great review. The 100-400GM is one of those lenses I couldn't live without. I do also have the 70-300 (which is a nice lens, but isn't in the same league optically) and even though that lens is ostensibly lighter and more convenient I rarely (if ever) chose it over the 100-400. In my experience, I was not a fan of the 2x TC, which I feel degraded the image quality too much, however I LOVE the 1.4x which, to my eyes, has almost no IQ loss that I can see.
Mads, good topic. I have the Nikon 70-200 and love it. I just purchased the Nikon 200-500 for wildlife but I’m now going to take it along on my landscape photo adventures. You are correct, weight is an issue and I too purchased the foot plate. Finally, I just completed reading you Composition 2 e-book. Totally worth it.
Thank you very much, Jim! I really appreciate it :)
This is your video, which I have seen and really liked the content, videography and knowledge based content. It inspired me to buy 100-400mm lens with an extender.
Mads, nice presentation.
On the Sony 100-400 GM when the tripod foot is removed it exposes a ¼" x 20 threaded female fitting. By attaching there a long Arca plate you can have the same balance on your tripod but save a lot of room in the camera bag since lens total diameter is much less, while avoiding need to remove the collar or it's foot for packing
Good feature is the door in the lens hood so you can easily finger your CPL filter.
I had this lens but recently sold it. With so many pros recommending it there is demand and resale is easy and value is well maintained. Before this I owned the Sony 4/70-200. Both were so large and heavy that I would never hike with either and was unduly burdened travelling. I now have the new Tamron 70-180 f2.8 and am very pleased (and it does closeups well, even with a macro mode manually focussing at 70mm focal length). This small gem can also function as a 105-270 equivalent on my a6500, should I choose to take that camera rather than a second FF a7 series when travelling. (Indeed might be a valid excuse to consider the 61mp a7Riv.)
Wow, that 1/4 screw tip there is very good. I've never heard anyone mention that before!
I can't believe I've been taking photo's for 5 years and didn't think to just loosen the barrel collar to change from landscape to portrait format! Great tip!
You are so very welcome! :D
Another great video. At 7:45 I started to develop a twitch to see the Lbracket (with arca swiss dovetail built in) with a PD plate on the bottom. I wrestled with the same thing but felt the clip on top of the Lbracket made the camera too tall so did a strap with the Lbracket or the clip with the plate.
I have both 70-200mm f/2.8 and the 150-600mm from sigma and for the price I paid here in the U.S., it’s been worth it and takes all kinds of photography to whole new level.
Great clip, I always get something useful out of your videos, awesome job! You mentioned the Sigma 100-400, from what I've seen and read in the reviews on that lens the Tamron 100-200 may be a better choice due to the fact that the Sigma has issues with purple fringing near the edges, also, Tamron has superior weather-sealing.
New here, Subscribed. Interesting content so far, Fairly neutral analyses, and that is good. Thx!
Excelent video bro
Great video!
Great video and I appreciate the comparison. I shoot with Canon 5DMIV and own the 20 - 200 f/2.8. I am looking to add a R5 body for mirrorless capability (with better sensor and AF) when budget and availability align. I am trying to decide (pending price of course) between an EF 100-400 or the RF 100-500 f/4.5 - 7.1. Any thoughts?
I have a Fuji X-T3 and the Fujinon 100-400mm. As I do both landscape as well as wildlife photography this lens offers me great versatility.
Love the perspectives this focal length provides. I just purchased the Sigma 100-400mm to pair with my Sony 24-105mmG and Sony 85mm f/1.8. I'm just missing my astro lens, so looking forward to Sony's rumored 16mm .
Great video and photos as always. You might not see this as the video is a few years old, however I was curious as to your aperture settings for most of your shots with this lens. I love my new Sony 100-400, but not quite sure about how small to go to get deep depth of field. Love your thoughts. Thanks!
Amazing photos!
I got the cannon 100 400 as well as 16 35 love these lenses even though I am just really beginning my photography journey I like watching your videos because they are so informative even for someone like me so thank you 😊
Thanks a lot, Joanne, hopefully there will be information in here even for advanced photographers :)
Really nice illustration photos.
I have a Nikon 70 to 300 for my d610 and I will give it a try. It is lighter and doesn't need a collar. Thanks for the video.
amazing photos!
Great video, I’ve just pre ordered the sigma
Excellent advice , he obviously knows his stuff
Great video Mads
I just purchased a week now... Im in love again!!!
Personally I got the iShoot Arca Swiss Tripod which is significant cheaper. But both of them are a solid option.
Hi, great video. I do love the 100-400 but I just got the Sony 400 2.8 prime. Im fine to carry around. Just because I like shooting big wildlife in low light. From this video, will I get more compression effect with this prime or because I am not zooming I will not.
ooooohhhhhh is really amazing lens excellent quality congratulations
Just picked up this lens. Trying to work out the best apertures. 5.6 at 400mm is not great on the edges and the dof is shallow. Noticed that when the OSS is on when the lens is on a tripod with 2 secs timer there is random softness. I hope its how I have the OSS set on the camera. Much to learn.
Your photos are amazing. I just ordered the sigma 100-400 for Sony E mount. Well I ordered about a month ago and still waiting for stock
Yup! I cannot wait for the Sigma 100-400mm!
Mads, what are your thoughts on the Sony 200-600mm G series lens versus the 100-400mm GM? I am leaning towards the 200-600mm as it has gotten great optical reviews despite the smaller apertures. It has great focal range on my a7r3 and 1.5 times more on my a6500 and a6600 APSC bodies. Any thoughts that the angle of view would not be effective for landscapes?
Good explanation of "compression"
Super fedt, Mads!
Thanks ! Looking to add a telephoto to my game ;-)
Amazing Pictures :)
Thank u so much, I am gonna get one for my nikon soon. Do u think Nikkor 200-500mm wil also b pretty useful lik this or u recommend 100-400mm only.
Btw we hav same dell monitor :)
i am having a7 r 3 i hv ordered100-400 g master beatiful explanation
This is so timely for me...i have been thinking about the 100-600 range but weight and size turns me off on this range..so the 100-400 is a better option and your endorsement just makes it an easier decision.
Excellent video!
I shoot APS-C, using a Sony A6500, and I purchased the Sony 70-350 mm lens for APS-C about 6 months ago. It is a terrific lens and costs US $900. I use it mostly for landscape photography. There is very little difference between FF and APS-C quality levels unless you go for the high res cameras such as the Sony A7R4, but with APS-C there is a huge reduction in weight and in expense.
Cheers!
Very true, with those megapixels upgrading to FF is usually best for high ISO photography
You will be so happy to have that in Antarctica! I just checked my metadata, and I used my 100-400 for more than 2/3 of the shots I took there :)
Yes! I bet it makes a big difference there :)
Nice video as always Mads. I use the Sigma 150-600 so i also have a great option for wildlife. I almost always have it with me regardless of the weight but i skipped it today when hiking to Drangarnir. Crossed my fingers i would not need it :D
Hi... stumbled here somehow and it's a treat! I have a tamron 70-180 for Sony, and am torn between that and sigma 100-400. Mostly for landscape, and sometime for portraits (I have 28-75 tamron as well). Any opinion on which you'd choose between the two? My problem is the f stop which is 2.8 in Tamron and of course 5.6-6.3 in sigma. But sigma has more reach....help! ☺️
Thank you sharing another excellent video. What lenses were you changing at the 2:16 mark? I’m guessing the first one was the 12-24?
Yes 12-24 and 24-105
Do you use ND grad on your 100-400?
I keep coming back to this video. Would you still choose this lens over say, the 70-200 for mostly landscape photography?
I purchased the 100-500 Canon which is the next version of this lens, looking forward to working with as you show in this video with the 100-400
I have a Canon APS body and my new(ish) 70-300 (FFE 112-480) is fast becoming my new favourite lens.
Hi Mads, Really liked your video! I am awaiting arrival of the Sigma 100-400. I bought your landscape Ebook 2 and viewed it this afternoon and then immediately bought the Ebook 1. I love the photo samples you use and the simple yet complete explanations. I will view each of these several times and especially before my next trips to Iceland, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Antarctica. $20 for your books is almost free!
Thank you so, so much, Lance! I am very happy to hear that :D
TY!!!
I have the Canon version, absolutely love it, bought it for wildlife photography but been using it for everything LOL, also use the 16-35 f4 for those wide shots.
Yeah both lenses are incredible :)
Before I added several other camera bodies to my collection of Pentax cameras, I used a older Sigma 100100-400mm lens and overall for the price it was good, years later I added the Fujifilm XT3 and the Fujifilm 100-400 lens with IBIS and the results were much better, the lens was lighter and the focus motor beat the old Sigma, today my long lens setup is a Fujifilm XH2 and the 100-400mm, both are stabilized and that makes for much sharper photos of landscapes and wildlife and the higher resolution of the XH2 delivers better performance with the ability to crop with out loss of photo quality, the larger body and grip on the XH2 makes it a better choice than using a XT5 Or any other XT bodys.
Love mine! Just wish my 17-40 was a 17-100 sometimes to cover the gap.
Can you give details of the Arca Swiss Mount…please
Oh I was waiting for this video! Thanks! Out of curiosity, do you think your opinion would be different when considering either the 100-400 or the Canon RF 70-200 which is both lighter and smaller than every other 70-200?
I might get both and use the 70-200 on hikes :)
Hi Mads, thank you for your very interesting videos. Do you have any idea where I can get the Sony 100-400 GM for a "good price"? I live in Germany and everywhere I find this lense for minimum 2399 Euro. A bit too much for me. B&H is in New York, as far as I know.
Greetings
I love my 100-400. It is not a Sony, but a Minolta AF 4.5/6.7. They were first made in 1995 and led the way for this focal length. Accurate and relatively fast (screw driven), is a true APO lens, gives great sharpness and only weighs in at 840g.
I love this focal length for all sorts of photography on FF and APSC. I have a 70-400 4/5.6 SSM, but that weighs so much when travelling.
Great video, I am just now looking at 70-200, 100-400 and 200-600…… following this good video I may just get the sigma, mostly for use in the zoo or at a local bird sanctuary
Mads - After watching this video I went out and bought the Sony 100-400. Regarding the len's collar shoe. I have a SmallRig L bracket for my Sony A7iii and discovered that the L bracket works perfectly to connect the lens collar to my Benro tripod head so I don't have to by anything else to make it work
Hi Mads, great video as always. What do you think of using canon lenses on the Sony system. I have a 5d Mark iii and thinking of changing camera as I would like a tilt screen as I suffer from back pain quite often. I can’t decide on the eos r or changing systems to Sony. Thanks
I would probably wait for the EOS R5 if you're already invested in Canon L lenses. Else I'd recommend getting the Sony a7r3 (cheaper than the a7r4) :)
Mads Peter Iversen Are there any potential problems using the canon L series lenses on the a7r3. That was the one I prefer as I couldn’t justify spending possibly £4K on a camera as I’m not a pro just a very keen amateur
I have a question for you, what are your thoughts on the 1.4x extender as opposed to the 2.0x extender? Do you consider it a viable alternative? What are your pro and con thoughts on this.
I love my Canon 100-400mm lens, super sharp and with the collar so easy to swivel from landscape to portrait. It is heavy compared to the 70-200mm, so I usually decide whether to take it on where I'm planning to explore.
So, i just purchased a Sony A7 iii Last week. It was a big purchase for me as I am a total novice. I just wanted to say that your channel is amazing. My camera came with a kit lens (28-70mm) which isnt the best at all I am assuming. After talking with some friends who have cameras and shoot pretty cool, my first lens i purchased was a Sony 35mm 1.8. I figured it would be versatile as a first lens. That said and after seeing your channel, I hope I didnt spend all that money (expensive to me) and it be a waste. It might be a while until i can purchase another lens but really like your style. What would be a lens you would recommend to me for someone who isnt experienced in landscape photography that wont totally break me? Maybe even a suggestion of 3 or so? Like best, medium and budget or something. Any feedback would be amazing. Take care my friend!
This lens is such a beast
I have the 70-200 2.8 with 1.4 extender and I’m happy but missing a longer zoom
I have an old Sigma 50-500mm and I have to agree, for landscape and sports, it is a must have lens. A better quality lens in a similar range is on my radar, but the price is just too high right now.