Best Aperture for Landscape Photos: Surprising Choice

🤳 The best aperture for landscapes is NOT what you think! Here's why I'd argue f5.6 is the best aperture for landscape photography.

If you've been a landscape photographer for long, you've undoubtedly heard that the best aperture to use is f/8 or f/11. These apertures offer a nice balance between a high depth of field and decent lens sharpness. But this aperture doesn't provide the best depth of field, nor does it offer the best sharpness...

In this video, I'll explain why I think f5.6 is a much better choice for landscapes.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:49 - F8 or F11 For Landscapes?
1:09 - Lens Sharpness
2:06 - Focus Stacking
3:35 - The Best Aperture for Landscape Photography
4:40 - Finding Optimal Lens Sharpness
6:49 - Conclusion