Lens and filter options for landscape photography

[scrappydog]

I opted for the TS-E 24mm II.

Awesome!  Great lens.  Two more recommendations: a two-axis bubble level and an extra Canon branded battery.  The bubble level will ensure your shots are level, which is critical.  The extra battery is helpful because you will likely be shooting in LiveView with your new lens, which eats juice.  The Canon branded one is preferred over the generics because I have found that my generics maintain charge less over time, and they become more erratic in how they report their charge.

[neuroanatomist]

I opted for the TS-E 24mm II.

Awesome!  Great lens.  Two more recommendations: a two-axis bubble level and an extra Canon branded battery.  The bubble level will ensure your shots are level, which is critical.  The extra battery is helpful because you will likely be shooting in LiveView with your new lens, which eats juice.  The Canon branded one is preferred over the generics because I have found that my generics maintain charge less over time, and they become more erratic in how they report their charge.

Agreed - it's a great lens!

+1 on the extra battery for a full day of shooting with lots of Live View.

I'd say the hotshoe bubble level is optional, perhaps even unnecessary.  I used mine a lot with my 5DII, but it hasn't left the tripod bag pocket since getting the 1D X - and like the 1D X and 7D, the 5DIII has a built-in electronic 2-axis level, and the margin of error is pretty good (at least as good as bubbles, IMO).

[jhenderson0107]

Already have plenty of leveling bubbles: Two on the D4 head, one on the leveling base and one on the tripod.  My camera will be level in four dimensions 

[neuroanatomist]

Already have plenty of leveling bubbles: Two on the D4 head, one on the leveling base and one on the tripod. 

The problem there is that the spot bubble levels on the leveling base and on the tripod head don't help if you switch to portrait orientation for a shot (unless you're using an L-bracket).  That's where a level on the camera itself is an advantage.  But like I said, your 5DIII has one built in, so you're covered.  It can even be superimposed on the scene when shooting in live view.

[jhenderson0107]

I am using an L bracket.  But, I didn't know that the level indicator could be superimposed in LV mode.  Guess I should read, rather than acknowledge the existence of, the manual.  Thanks for the tip. 

[neuroanatomist]

Just push the Info button - that cycles you through different screen display options in all modes (Live View, VF shooting, and Image Playback).  You can get the electronic level on the main LCD in both Live View and VF shooting, as well as in the VF (using the AF points). I find it especially useful when shooting with lenses that have older tripod collars (the newer ones have detents at 90° increments, which is very useful).