Landscapes: 28mm, 50mm, 35-90mm or 80mm with stitching?

[edwinrg]

Debating between a H4d-40 or 50, but what lens for landscapes & nature? I have a 5D Mark ii now.

[Derek Jecxz]

Debating between a H4d-40 or 50, but what lens for landscapes & nature? I have a 5D Mark ii now.

You will be happy with either one of those cameras. With regards to the lenses, it depends on how you see your subject. If you like getting up close to the landscape, get the 28mm or 35mm. If you work in the middle, get the new or old zoom. You should rent some of the lenses to determine which is best for you before purchasing. Good luck!

Kind regards,
Derek

[Jeff]

If long exposure is an issue for you, get the 40. At 256 seconds, it is a clear winner.

[KeithL]

It's often difficult enough to achieve one shot capture without subject movement. For that reason alone I wouldn't go for the stitching option.

[Derek Jecxz]

It's often difficult enough to achieve one shot capture without subject movement. For that reason alone I wouldn't go for the stitching option.

I agree with Keith completely, however, there is a fellow who is also a member here that does stitching wih his H.

Kind regards,
Derek

[pchong]

I have done stitching with H...even with the HC28...here is one example...the effects I get from the 28 direct and stitched is not subtle, and for scenes like the Horseshoe Bend in AZ, I think it works well.

http://peter-chong.blogspot.com/2010/10/us-national-parks-horseshoe-bend-page.html

I also stitch with the HC80, and HC120. Both give more natural results, but you need to be further away. Below is an 8 panel stitch using the HC80: