Keen of Land - Sea- Cityscape Photography

Michael J.

Michael J.

Senior Member
I am keen of taking a step further into Land, - Sea,- Cityscape photography and just watch this movie


My question is, cos I think I will use my Nikon 16-85mm for landscape, is there a problem with a Polariser Filter?

I need also some suggestions what kind of Polariser Filter or what kind of filter should I buy doing landscape. ( I shoot RAW)

No it is not just a spontaneous decision I think Thailand has got great Land, Sea and Cityscape scene.

Any recommends, suggestions, etc.. are very welcome to get into Landscape

Thank you so much for your time reading this and thanks for your advice.
 
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aroy

Senior Member
A prime is a better option. Even the 50mm F1.8d will give better micro contrast than a zoom. Polarizing filter may get rid of reflections from the sea, but then it would darken the scene for each frame differently. On the whole I would do this sort of photography at the sharpest aperture for the lense with only a UV filter on.

One thing to note is the lense distortion. If it is simple barrel or pincushion, it is easily rectified in post, but if it is "mustache" as is the case in many fast primes, then it is difficult. So choose a lense which has least (or no) geometric distortion and is sharp across the field at the desired F stop.
 
nikonpup

nikonpup

Senior Member
a cp filter can add to an image and i like what they do. A middle of the road (price) filter from any of the major filter makers imo should work just fine. You may consider a good tripod and a cable release also for landscape.
 
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snaphappy

Senior Member
I have a B&W Cpol filter but to be honest I much prefer my Tiffen and even my Hoya. I find the B&W quite a bit darker and it cost at least 4times more $$$. However i have used the B&W successfully to slow down my shutter for smoothing water.
 
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