simple question. disregard price and whatever factors may be involved... just wondering what would be GENERALLY better, i know one may be better for some reasons and the other for other reasons, but just a general question here:
Actually these 2 are used differently. The wide angle lens gives you a wider shot capturing the full landscape scene but aside from the focal length it should be the same with other lens. The filters are used to control light if you want longer exposure or reduce reflection, etc. If you have atlest 18mm lens it is still considered as wide lens so just buy the filters for a more dramatic landscape shot but if you find 18mm not wide enough you can buy a wide angle lens then later buy filters. If you will be using screwin filters just take note of the diameter of your lens though. Because scew in fikters is based on lend diameter but you can but step up or step down adaptores to fit the filter.
I am inclined to fire up a cautionary word. I find that I am often disappointed trying to apply all I can see to an image. It is a good discipline, I believe, to select an area within your vision to capture and concentrate on the composition of that.
I know it sounds perverse, but I frequently use my 70-300 lens for landscapes if the light is pure. It tends to bring those distant trees and fields into clearer focus. Alternatively, consider the use of panorama software.
I do however place a lot of store by my cir-pl polarising filter which can bring out cloud formations (if the sun is over your shoulder) and make water features look so much better by taking out reflections. I have yet to purchase an ND-grad filter, but it is on my wish list.
@ellida I agree, sometimes a landscape is better suited to a mid-range or telephoto lens. As I often say, "photography is the art of exclusion" - just because you can get it all in doesn't mean you should.
However, if you are in to landscape photography in a big way (or architecture too) then I still think an ultra-wide angle lens is a must. You may not use it often enough for it to warrant an investment if it's just a passing interest, though.
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Wide angle lens are great for them too, using both together are perfect for them :)
Trust me, you want an ultra-wide angle lens first.
I know it sounds perverse, but I frequently use my 70-300 lens for landscapes if the light is pure. It tends to bring those distant trees and fields into clearer focus. Alternatively, consider the use of panorama software.
I do however place a lot of store by my cir-pl polarising filter which can bring out cloud formations (if the sun is over your shoulder) and make water features look so much better by taking out reflections. I have yet to purchase an ND-grad filter, but it is on my wish list.
However, if you are in to landscape photography in a big way (or architecture too) then I still think an ultra-wide angle lens is a must. You may not use it often enough for it to warrant an investment if it's just a passing interest, though.