techsterman1955 wrote:
What all around lens would you recommend for family, nature and landscape photography for amateur photographers.
If you want to make an effort and become a better photographer by composing better and finding unexpected angles, I would recommend a 35mm prime lens. I subscribe to the view that learning one focal length at a time makes you a better photographer faster. The 35mm focal length is a safe bet because it sits in the middle, allowing you to explore later towards wider or narrower POVs based on your preferences.
If you want the most convenient way to generate great looking snapshots, then a 24-70mm or 24-105mm, or even a 24-120mm zoom would be my advice. There are several to choose from, each representing a trade-off between weight, speed, and cost. Slower zooms with f/4 aperture are lighter and cheaper, while f/2.8 zooms allow you to blur the background more, shoot with less light, but they cost more and are heavier.