What lens should I get for landscapes on the Canon R5 Mark II? Sorry if this is a super basic question but I just bought this camera and its way more complicated than I thought it would be lol. I'm going on a trip to Iceland in like three weeks and I really want to take those wide mountain shots and waterfall pictures.
I have about 2000 dollars left to spend on a lens but I have no idea what the numbers mean like 15-35mm vs 24-70mm or what f/2.8 is. I just want something that makes the scenery look huge and sharp. Do I need a zoom thing or just one lens? I keep reading about RF lenses vs EF but I dont want to carry a bunch of stuff. Help me out...
Honestly, its a shame how expensive the good glass has gotten for these new R bodies. I was really hoping the prices would come down by now but unfortunately they havent. Since youre going to Iceland, you definitely want something wide to fit those massive landscapes in. I had some issues with the cheaper non-L lenses feeling a bit flimsy in the wind and rain, which was a letdown. Personally i think the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM is your safest bet. Its a bit of a bummer that it isnt f/2.8 for the price, but for landscape you usually want f/8 anyway so it wont matter much. The 14mm is super wide, perfect for those giant mountains. If you want one lens that does everything, the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM is okay, though i found it a bit boring for wide scenery... just be careful out there.
