Nature photography can be an extremely gratifying and adventurous endeavor. But without the right lens, nature photography can be limiting. In order to get the shot you want every time, it's important to outfit yourself with the several lenses, including a good wide-angle and macro lens. In this presentation, we'll discuss the best lenses for nature photography, as well as considerations for taking your nature photography to the next level.

1. The Best Lenses for Nature
Photography
Shooting Landscapes and Wildlife

2. Nature Photography
Thanks to the variety of subject matters
available right outside our doors,
nature is one of photography’s favorite
subjects. But without the right lens,
nature photography can be extremely
limiting.
With the right lens, however, it can be thrilling. In this
presentation, we’ll look at some must-have lenses for
nature photography.

3. Wide Angle Lenses
The wide-angle lens is a staple of
nature photography. Wide angle
lenses allow you to better capture
what you see with your eye,
rather than the narrow window
your everyday lens opens.
For stunningly sharp wide-angle
photos, try the Canon EF 24 mm USM Lens.

4. Telephoto Lenses
Telephoto lenses are ideal when photographing wildlife you
can’t – or don’t want to – get very close to. They’re also
great for shooting far-off expanses, such as mountain
ranges.
Tip: Because telephoto lenses can to be large and heavy,
they’re not ideal for traveling or trekking. Instead, go for
a lighter lens, such as the 20 oz Canon EFS 15-85
zoom lens, an extremely popular lens for telephoto, wide
angle and everyday uses. Nikonites should check out the
Nikon 16-85mm Nikkor Zoom Lens.

5. Macro Lenses
Macro lenses are ideal for shooting
flora and fauna as well as insects,
such as bees.
A macro lens such as the
Nikon 105mm micro lens will
allow you to take your nature
photography to the next level,
thanks to built-in stabilizers and
an image resolution of 105mms.
Canonites will find a lot to love in the Canon EF
100mm macro lens.

6. Considerations
When shooting nature, it’s extremely important to use a
tripod heavy enough to hold the weight of your camera,
lens, and flash. If you’re on the move, it’s a good idea to
use a lens with built-in image stabilizers such as the
Nikon 70-300mm Nikkor Lens, or an external stabilizer.

7. Lens Filters
Of course, the perfect lens is nothing without the right lens
filter. For shooting on bright sunny days, go for a
polarizing filter. For shooting on hot, hazy days, add a
UV / Haze filter.
For more on using lens filters, view our presentation on
how to use a lens filter.

8. About Cameta
Cameta Camera is a true
brick-and-mortar camera store
in Amityville, NY. We’ve been
selling photography equipment
and distilling advice to professionals
and hobbyists alike more than 25 years.
For more photography tips, visit our blog at
Cameta.com/blog.