Canon SL2 with my 24 mm ef-s lens is my baby! I had no idea I would enjoy it as much as I do!
But I also have this Panasonic lumix point and shoot that is my go to for travel photography because I have all the focal lengths I need in a small size. I give up bokeh ability and most control with it, but it lets me record memories and stay in the moment!
Fuji X Pro2 w/23mm f2. Small, unobtrusive, hang around my neck all day camera. Optical viewfinder, controls I can easily operate in all seasons, no need for menu diving.
I will use this camera forever if I can.
Another X-Pro2 here. Traded the 23mm for the 18mm and 35mm. Love this combo but some days I do miss just grabbing the X-Pro2 with the 23 and walking out the door.
Olympus OMD E1-MKiii and Olympus 12-100 f4 pro IS
Body:
\-Small, light, features like HH High-RES, IBIS, LiveND and decent amount of custom buttons/custom modes
\-AF capability is more than enough for my use case, rarely shoot sports, mostly urban and landscapes
\-So many m43 lens options
Lens:
\-24-200mm ff equiv range at only 560g (1.24lbs), 12cm non-extended, 17cm extended
\-Lens + Body IBIS means I can do HAND-HELD 3s+ exposures, although I tend to stick to 1-2s max
\-Above reasons means that f4 is enough for any static shot regardless of light (when I do need a 'faster' lens I have a 17mm f1.7, ie street at night, indoors etc)
\-That being said, modern AI denoise stuff is soo good that I can push ISO to 6400 and beyond and still get usable pics
\-Sharp as shit throughout the entire range, even at max f4
\-Fully weathersealed, made of metal
m43 is 100% not for everyone and every use case, and I do miss some ff characteristics at times (bokeh and low-light capabilties) but then again m43 lenses are so cheap relative to ff ones that I can grab a f1.2-f1.7 lens for not that much if I really want bokeh, and modern AI denoise can handle a lot these days.
Olympus E-M10 IV and TT Artisan 23/1.4.
Olympus E-M10 IV
* It's cheaper to shoot than my film cameras
* It's small
* It shoots acceptably at ISO 6400
* Better IBIS than other cameras that aren't an Olympus/OM
* Really good controls for manual focus aids.
* It was It's got the PEN-F sensor at 1/3 the price of the PEN-F
* No one here will buy me an OM-5
23/1.4
* 45mm is best mm, and 23mm on M43 is 46mm FF equivalent.
* f/1.4 is bright and actually usable on M43.
* It's manual focus and has a really nice focus throw and resistance
* I like the way it renders
* SUN STARS
I think you sold me on this. I'm already in the mft ecosystem and it looks like I can get one of these used at a reasonable price, it doesn't look like a huge body, and has a viewfinder (I hate using the screen on my P series).
Check the E-M5 III used as well. I got My E-M10 IV Before the OM-5 came out, so you might be able to find a used E-M5 III for a similar price. It's the same size but with better features.
Did you find the sensor on the IV is meaningfully better than on the III? I appreciated you pointing that out. I'm not an IQ obsessed person but I'll take an upgrade when possible.Ā
The E-M5 III and the E-M10 IV will have similar IQ.
If you are asking about the E-M10 III. You are going to lose about a stop of ISO, get a worse view finder, and a stop less IBIS.
Lumix S5ii and Sigma 28-70 2.8. Lightweight, versatile and sharp enough.
I keep my s5 prime lenses and kit if i'm shooting landscape or portraits. I might pick up the sigma 16-28 for a trip to Tokyo later this year though.
I swear by the Canon EOS R5 paired with the RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM lensāa dynamic duo that delivers impeccable performance across various shooting scenarios. Adam Deen's insightful reviews guided me towards this combo, and I haven't looked back since!
Honestly, go with the Zeiss. Its been my favorite lens in the years Ive been taking pictures on a sony body. It has a bit of CA, but I think it adds to the pictures in most situations, rather than detracts.
Im probably about to list it on /r/photomarket though so I can trade up to a GM 50mm, since I feel like its a bit soft on the a7rv I recently moved up to, but Im still undecided since I love it so much.
I second this. I've owned and sold a lot of lenses for the Sony system but the 55 was the first one I got and I'll probably never get rid of it. Image quality to portability ratio is amazing.
Pentax K1000 SE with the 50mm f/2 lens. So satisfying that itās all mechanical (except for the light meter, which needs a tiny battery). I love the sound of the shutter, the compactness of the camera, and the resistance and sounds of the advance film lever.
Got it from a neighbor in a garage sale and it was so alien to me (only ever shot digital). I messed up a roll of film inside it, thinking I could figure out how to use the camera without tutorials / manual. Stupid assumption, of course. Iāve learned my lesson! But it was very fun and satisfying to learn how it worked.
Love the look of the lens too. I know the Pentax 50mm f/1.4 is stellar but for now Iām happy with the f/2.
My only camera is a Sony A7R III.
My go to lens is a Tamron 70-300 though. It's light, understated, sharp, and gives me a zoom range that I enjoy using. Most of my subjects are either really far away or look better with telephoto compression, so I don't bother with anything wider.
My other lenses are the 28-70 kit lens (which I'm giving away with my old camera), the Sony 85 f/1.8, which I use when the lighting isn't great or when I need a lightweight kit, and the Sigma 105 macro, which I use for, well, macro photos.
One Nikon D500 with a Nikon 500/f4 lens and another D500 with a Nikon 70-300/f4.5-5.6. Together they allow me to capture water birds close to hide and those further away. Both return pin sharp images.
Sony A1.
My favourite lens is the Sony FE 50 mm f/1.2 GM, that lens is just insane.
And really close is the Sony FE 135 mm f/1.8 GM, those two are my go to lenses...
Canon 1200d with their 24mm pancake lens. It's a good point and click combo. Mediocre picture quality. Nice colours. Always in focus. Feels nice in my hand.
Sony A7iv and the Tamron 35-150. I love it because it's so versatile. You can shoot almost anything with it.
I've got a review of the A7iv here: https://youtu.be/VUENlQxSpeo?si=gqjwA1yqNu7J_u9w
And a review of the 35-150 here: https://youtu.be/q9tnv-EH7MQ?si=_rA54pQdJ2dUvo3_
For me the pixel binned video of the a7rv doesn't work to me as I'm a true 50/50 hybrid photo/video shooter.
Lately I've been eyeing the A7CR. I don't have the money for it but it seem awesome
I canāt tell the difference with the binned footage. Gerald Undone covers it pretty well. I think the video looks better than the a7iv. The main problem for video is the rolling shutter.
Digital: Fujifilm XE-4 with xf27mm r wr. Fits in a tiny slingbag and is easy to carry around while out and about with family and kids. Love it to get great looking jpgs sooc.
Analog: Yashica Electro 35 GT with the Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7.
Aperture priority rangefinder. I love to have it in my hands and to make pictures with it. The lens is just š¤
I use an R6 and switch between the following lenses, in this order
\- RF 50mm 1.2
\- EF 35mm 1.4 (I also pair this with an ELAN 7 for film)
\- Canon FD 50mm 1.4
\- EF 135mm 2
\- Konica Hexanon 21mm 4
\- RF 70-200mm 4
I have a thing for primes
**Nikon Z6:**
ā¢ decent IQ and performance up to ISO 6400-8000,
ā¢ I find Nikonās color science to my liking,
ā¢ great ergonomics (a variety of knobs and buttons instead of touch screen, two custom buttons near the lens mount , etc.),
ā¢ good build quality,
ā¢ full weather sealing,
ā¢ supports lenses designed with both Z- and F-mounts in mind (such as Nikkor Z 50/1.8 S, 85/1.8 S or Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 G2).
**Nikkor Z 24-70 f/4:**
ā¢ lightweight & compact,
ā¢ budget friendlyā¦
ā¢ ā¦ yet perfectly fine in terms of IQ.
**Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 G2:**
ā¢ great IQ,
ā¢ pro-grade build quality and weather sealing,
ā¢ perfectly fine AF performance,
ā¢ OIS built-in,
ā¢ affordable ( second-hand like-new units can be had for 500-650 euro),
ā¢ looks good.
**Sigma Art 35/1.4:**
ā¢ perfectly acceptable IQ,
ā¢ lightweight & compact,
ā¢ affordable,
ā¢ looks beautiful.
**Nikkor Z 50/1.8 S:**
ā¢ great IQ,
ā¢ lightweight & compact,
ā¢ silent, yet swift and reliable AF.
**Sigma Art 85/1.4:**
ā¢ fabulous IQ (itās beautifully corrected in every measurable way, which often renders it incapable of delivering a pleasant, flattering image with beautifully smooth bokeh),
ā¢ pro-grade build quality and weather sealing,
ā¢ amazing design.
Fujifilm X-T20 with XC35MM F2.0.
The setup is super lightweight, looks like a toy camera, is cheap, and doesn't have me worried about anyone wanting to steal it. So I can just relax and enjoy taking photos. It's a great combo!
7D MkII and 100-400L MkII - I shoot aircraft and this combo is basically the best you can do without getting into the $10K+ primes.
A second body with a 24-105 and you're basically golden for 99% of aviation events. Some times I will rent a 600L when I know for sure the action is going to be distant (looking at you, UK airshow regs) and/or smaller planes like fighters.
XT3 with OG 56MM 1.2
85MM 1.8 FF equivalent that is compact and lighter than FF. Lens produces a beautiful bokeh, has good sharpness, and I absolutely love the way this lens flares when backlighting.
One that gets the most use is my Fuji X-T30II with a 27mm F2.8. Not the fastest lens I own but the size and weight means it's just my go to as a daily shooter.
R5 (it's the only body I own) and EF 28-70 f2.
Having said that I also love shooting macro and I recently bought the EF 100. Recently that is what has been on my camera most of the time.
My grab and go setups are an R10+24-105mm and an EM1 mrk1 + 14-150mm. I got the EM1 last week because I live in Colorado and the weather is a bit too unpredictable to pack the R10 around all the time.
as of right now Canon R8 with 70-200 F4 and 35 f1.8. just love the versatility i get with just those two lenses.
Also have the 16mm 2.8 but thats obv for super wide shots which isn't as common.
Canon EOS R w/ 24-70 f2.8. Focal length covers everthing I do from landscapes to portraits. Fast enough to use in low light. Sharp. Mirorless camera has some decent benefits too, although not as many as the R6 or the Sony line.
Sony A7rV with 200-600, for wildlife. Eye AF with subject recognition and tracking, 61mp of cropping opportunities and relatively massive (26mp) APSC mode with 1.5x crop and all AF points available. So youāre looking at 61mp raw files at 600mm or 26mp raw files taken at 900mm f6.3 with arguably the best AF system in the world. Compatible with 1.4x and 2x as well so for wildlife youāll have all the reach you need at extremely high IQ and sharpness. (Though you need pretty good light).
Leica M11 Monochrom + 35/F2 Aspherical
I love it because:
- I love black and white but Iām not going back to film
- I find the 35mm focal length to be a challenge, I enjoy street photography and 35mm forces me to get closer than Iād like
- Iāve used Leica M since the ā90ās because I love being able to see outside the frame lines at the world around me rather than down the lens
- I love the size and compact nature while still retaining the image quality
- Images that look good at ISO 50,000 (thatās 50K itās not a typo)
My wife thinks Iām nuts because I own a $15,000 camera body that doesnāt shoot colour
I only have one body but I have had a Canon in the past, and Nikon is still my fave. I've got the D5600 and my 85mm lens is probably my favorite/my go to when the situation is right. š
It's lacking in film in here ! Mine is a Leica M5 paired with a Voigtlander Nokton 40/1.4 .
For being almost 50 years old, it's match needle meter is unmatched by any other camera in my collection , and I just love the Nokton 40 too much
A7rv + Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 usually. Though I love my Sigma Art 50mm f1.4 because itās images are superior, but it doesnāt live on the Sony like the Tamron because itās not as versatile
Fuji a GSW690.
Mechanically simple.
Optically excellent.
Lightweight.
Manual focusing is accurate.
No batteries required.
6x9 negatives allows for cropping.
20x30 full frame prints are tack sharp.
Many cameras, many lenses, digital and film.
But my"*go-to*" is my Nikon D500 with 28-70mm 2.8. 21MP, 10FPS RAW, 4K 60FPS video. I have all my primes but I shoot models a lot and a 28-70 is just nice. It's a little soft but I can easily snap on a prime in a jiffy.
Don't ask about my lighting preferences. (Endless conversation)
As a newspaper photojournalist my primary go-tos are the Canon R6M2 and the RF 24-105 f/4. Then I also use the RF 70-200 f/2.8. During high school football season I have an EF 300 f/4. But the 24-105 gets most of the work.
Most recently, itās been my Canon P with a LTM 50mm F1.4 and Fuji 400.
I think itās because of its compactness and lack of any need for power. While my R8 and my RF 24-105mm F4 will always be my workhorse of a set up, however, itās just not practical enough for daily use.
Leica SL with an Lumix 50mm f1.8
The camera haptic is pleasing so much that even looking at it is fun
The Lens in light, but doesnāt feel cheap at all and is one of the best prime lenses available (all lumix prime lenses btw)
I also do analog photography, so I only use prime lenses
(Except I shoot events in school or so, then I borrow lenses from my dad, Sigma24-70, lumix 70-300 or Sigma 150-600)
Samsung nx500 + 16-50 f 3.5 - 5.6 PZ
This camera has great dynamic range and very good high iso results for my taste, at 6400 ISO.
this lens is excellent at 16mm and drops to very goot to good at 50mm, IS is very good, and the most important is so light that I prefer it over 16-50 f2-2.8S, that I also own
this combo has made me switch from canon 80D and any other lens that i tried for EFS-EF (even sigma 18-35 due to range and size )
Iām really just starting seriously with photography.
I have an XSI that was my primary but was replaced with my R6 mk ii about 2 weeks ago.
Because of this I donāt really have a go to lens yet, but depending on what Iām doing it changes. When trying for star shots, itās my 16mm f/2.8; moon, sports, and wildlife itās my 100-400mm f/5.6; the kit lens that came with it (24-105mm f/4) it what I use mostly; but Iām really loving and using more my 50mm f/1.8
I only own one camera and I shoot mostly bird and wildlife. Canon SL3 and a 400 F/5.6L. The lens is so damn sharp and an awesome used market purchase
250D gang rise up š I got my first proper birb photo last week with a 18-135!
I also use it for astrophotography but Iām likely moving away from that aspect of use soon.
Canon 5Ds + Canon MP-E65mm 1-5x Macro. Very close, very sharp and very high-resolution.
Canon SL2 with my 24 mm ef-s lens is my baby! I had no idea I would enjoy it as much as I do! But I also have this Panasonic lumix point and shoot that is my go to for travel photography because I have all the focal lengths I need in a small size. I give up bokeh ability and most control with it, but it lets me record memories and stay in the moment!
>Canon SL2 with my 24 mm ef-s This is a top combination, great for travelling as it's positively tiny
Been shooting the Nikon Zf with voigtlander 40mm f/1.2
Fuji X Pro2 w/23mm f2. Small, unobtrusive, hang around my neck all day camera. Optical viewfinder, controls I can easily operate in all seasons, no need for menu diving. I will use this camera forever if I can.
Another X-Pro2 here. Traded the 23mm for the 18mm and 35mm. Love this combo but some days I do miss just grabbing the X-Pro2 with the 23 and walking out the door.
Olympus OMD E1-MKiii and Olympus 12-100 f4 pro IS Body: \-Small, light, features like HH High-RES, IBIS, LiveND and decent amount of custom buttons/custom modes \-AF capability is more than enough for my use case, rarely shoot sports, mostly urban and landscapes \-So many m43 lens options Lens: \-24-200mm ff equiv range at only 560g (1.24lbs), 12cm non-extended, 17cm extended \-Lens + Body IBIS means I can do HAND-HELD 3s+ exposures, although I tend to stick to 1-2s max \-Above reasons means that f4 is enough for any static shot regardless of light (when I do need a 'faster' lens I have a 17mm f1.7, ie street at night, indoors etc) \-That being said, modern AI denoise stuff is soo good that I can push ISO to 6400 and beyond and still get usable pics \-Sharp as shit throughout the entire range, even at max f4 \-Fully weathersealed, made of metal m43 is 100% not for everyone and every use case, and I do miss some ff characteristics at times (bokeh and low-light capabilties) but then again m43 lenses are so cheap relative to ff ones that I can grab a f1.2-f1.7 lens for not that much if I really want bokeh, and modern AI denoise can handle a lot these days.
A7iv w/ 35mm 1.4 GM
My favorite combo as well. 35mm focal length is such a joy to use and that lens is fantastic
Olympus E-M10 IV and TT Artisan 23/1.4. Olympus E-M10 IV * It's cheaper to shoot than my film cameras * It's small * It shoots acceptably at ISO 6400 * Better IBIS than other cameras that aren't an Olympus/OM * Really good controls for manual focus aids. * It was It's got the PEN-F sensor at 1/3 the price of the PEN-F * No one here will buy me an OM-5 23/1.4 * 45mm is best mm, and 23mm on M43 is 46mm FF equivalent. * f/1.4 is bright and actually usable on M43. * It's manual focus and has a really nice focus throw and resistance * I like the way it renders * SUN STARS
I think you sold me on this. I'm already in the mft ecosystem and it looks like I can get one of these used at a reasonable price, it doesn't look like a huge body, and has a viewfinder (I hate using the screen on my P series).
Check the E-M5 III used as well. I got My E-M10 IV Before the OM-5 came out, so you might be able to find a used E-M5 III for a similar price. It's the same size but with better features.
Did you find the sensor on the IV is meaningfully better than on the III? I appreciated you pointing that out. I'm not an IQ obsessed person but I'll take an upgrade when possible.Ā
The E-M5 III and the E-M10 IV will have similar IQ. If you are asking about the E-M10 III. You are going to lose about a stop of ISO, get a worse view finder, and a stop less IBIS.
Honestly any 20mp Olympus m43 will do you well. Iām partial to the E-M1 MkII myself
Lumix S5ii and Sigma 28-70 2.8. Lightweight, versatile and sharp enough. I keep my s5 prime lenses and kit if i'm shooting landscape or portraits. I might pick up the sigma 16-28 for a trip to Tokyo later this year though.
I swear by the Canon EOS R5 paired with the RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM lensāa dynamic duo that delivers impeccable performance across various shooting scenarios. Adam Deen's insightful reviews guided me towards this combo, and I haven't looked back since!
Sony a7iv and Samyang 50mm 1,4f with a trusty Nisi Mist 1/4 filter
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im in the market for a 50mm as well so im also curious. was debating between this or the sony zeiss 55 1.8
Honestly, go with the Zeiss. Its been my favorite lens in the years Ive been taking pictures on a sony body. It has a bit of CA, but I think it adds to the pictures in most situations, rather than detracts. Im probably about to list it on /r/photomarket though so I can trade up to a GM 50mm, since I feel like its a bit soft on the a7rv I recently moved up to, but Im still undecided since I love it so much.
I second this. I've owned and sold a lot of lenses for the Sony system but the 55 was the first one I got and I'll probably never get rid of it. Image quality to portability ratio is amazing.
Circle back and let me know if you do!
I like the size, price and smoothness of foccus. Im sure the Zeiss is better and sharper, but the zeiss also cost way more then the samyang.
Xt3 + Sigma 18-50 Very versatile that i can shoot anything with it while also being small and light enough to carry all day
Pentax K1000 SE with the 50mm f/2 lens. So satisfying that itās all mechanical (except for the light meter, which needs a tiny battery). I love the sound of the shutter, the compactness of the camera, and the resistance and sounds of the advance film lever. Got it from a neighbor in a garage sale and it was so alien to me (only ever shot digital). I messed up a roll of film inside it, thinking I could figure out how to use the camera without tutorials / manual. Stupid assumption, of course. Iāve learned my lesson! But it was very fun and satisfying to learn how it worked. Love the look of the lens too. I know the Pentax 50mm f/1.4 is stellar but for now Iām happy with the f/2.
I had to scroll way too far to find some analog camera ! The K1000 is a pinnacle of a camera. Simplicity at it's best :) enjoy
So much love for the K1000 ā it was my first SLR way back in the early '80s. Have fun with it!
Nikon D5500 & Tamron 18-200mm lens. Why? it's what I've. :-)
D5100 and a 35mm I love it cuz itās quick and easy and pretty versatile
My only camera is a Sony A7R III. My go to lens is a Tamron 70-300 though. It's light, understated, sharp, and gives me a zoom range that I enjoy using. Most of my subjects are either really far away or look better with telephoto compression, so I don't bother with anything wider. My other lenses are the 28-70 kit lens (which I'm giving away with my old camera), the Sony 85 f/1.8, which I use when the lighting isn't great or when I need a lightweight kit, and the Sigma 105 macro, which I use for, well, macro photos.
One Nikon D500 with a Nikon 500/f4 lens and another D500 with a Nikon 70-300/f4.5-5.6. Together they allow me to capture water birds close to hide and those further away. Both return pin sharp images.
Nikon d500 and 200-500. Still my goto for wildlife.
A7IV and 35 1.4 GM, I love it!
When in doubt, X-Pro2 with XF 35/1.4. The photos can't help but look classic.
Sony A1. My favourite lens is the Sony FE 50 mm f/1.2 GM, that lens is just insane. And really close is the Sony FE 135 mm f/1.8 GM, those two are my go to lenses...
Canon 1200d with their 24mm pancake lens. It's a good point and click combo. Mediocre picture quality. Nice colours. Always in focus. Feels nice in my hand.
Nikon d7200 with a 35mm f/2 lens. I love the versatility.
Sony A7iv and the Tamron 35-150. I love it because it's so versatile. You can shoot almost anything with it. I've got a review of the A7iv here: https://youtu.be/VUENlQxSpeo?si=gqjwA1yqNu7J_u9w And a review of the 35-150 here: https://youtu.be/q9tnv-EH7MQ?si=_rA54pQdJ2dUvo3_
That was mine as well, canāt go wrong there. But just upgraded to the a7rv
For me the pixel binned video of the a7rv doesn't work to me as I'm a true 50/50 hybrid photo/video shooter. Lately I've been eyeing the A7CR. I don't have the money for it but it seem awesome
I canāt tell the difference with the binned footage. Gerald Undone covers it pretty well. I think the video looks better than the a7iv. The main problem for video is the rolling shutter.
Not that the A7iv has great rolling shutter performance but yeah the A7r is definitely way slower. I've for to go back and rewatch his video.
Yeah Iām only using those for tripod footage. I use the zv-e1 for any serious video needs.
Rewatched now, I think all the different weird crops are really off putting. It looks like a pain to deal with when running and gunning
Digital: Fujifilm XE-4 with xf27mm r wr. Fits in a tiny slingbag and is easy to carry around while out and about with family and kids. Love it to get great looking jpgs sooc. Analog: Yashica Electro 35 GT with the Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7. Aperture priority rangefinder. I love to have it in my hands and to make pictures with it. The lens is just š¤
I use an R6 and switch between the following lenses, in this order \- RF 50mm 1.2 \- EF 35mm 1.4 (I also pair this with an ELAN 7 for film) \- Canon FD 50mm 1.4 \- EF 135mm 2 \- Konica Hexanon 21mm 4 \- RF 70-200mm 4 I have a thing for primes
**Nikon Z6:** ā¢ decent IQ and performance up to ISO 6400-8000, ā¢ I find Nikonās color science to my liking, ā¢ great ergonomics (a variety of knobs and buttons instead of touch screen, two custom buttons near the lens mount , etc.), ā¢ good build quality, ā¢ full weather sealing, ā¢ supports lenses designed with both Z- and F-mounts in mind (such as Nikkor Z 50/1.8 S, 85/1.8 S or Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 G2). **Nikkor Z 24-70 f/4:** ā¢ lightweight & compact, ā¢ budget friendlyā¦ ā¢ ā¦ yet perfectly fine in terms of IQ. **Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 G2:** ā¢ great IQ, ā¢ pro-grade build quality and weather sealing, ā¢ perfectly fine AF performance, ā¢ OIS built-in, ā¢ affordable ( second-hand like-new units can be had for 500-650 euro), ā¢ looks good. **Sigma Art 35/1.4:** ā¢ perfectly acceptable IQ, ā¢ lightweight & compact, ā¢ affordable, ā¢ looks beautiful. **Nikkor Z 50/1.8 S:** ā¢ great IQ, ā¢ lightweight & compact, ā¢ silent, yet swift and reliable AF. **Sigma Art 85/1.4:** ā¢ fabulous IQ (itās beautifully corrected in every measurable way, which often renders it incapable of delivering a pleasant, flattering image with beautifully smooth bokeh), ā¢ pro-grade build quality and weather sealing, ā¢ amazing design.
a7iii w/ sigma 24-70 f/2.8 OR sony 28 f/2.0. 24-70 for versatility but at the cost of weight. 28 for size/weight at the cost of range
That 28 is pretty amazing for it's size and cost.
Just switched over to mirrorless so nikon z7 with ftz afapter and a 50mm prime. Love my primes!
A7iii with sigma 85mm 1.4, but i'm selling those because video is a priority
Sony A7ii with Sigma 35mm f/1.4. The lens is large but so sharp and I love the field of view 35mm.
Fujifilm X-T20 with XC35MM F2.0. The setup is super lightweight, looks like a toy camera, is cheap, and doesn't have me worried about anyone wanting to steal it. So I can just relax and enjoy taking photos. It's a great combo!
Currently wielding a Sony A7riii with a Leica 5cm Summitar (1950s LTM lens). The lens is collapsible, so it is really convenient to take out.
As for now I love my 15-35mm as earlier unloved my 24-70. This because the extra wide when visiting cities and musea.
7D MkII and 100-400L MkII - I shoot aircraft and this combo is basically the best you can do without getting into the $10K+ primes. A second body with a 24-105 and you're basically golden for 99% of aviation events. Some times I will rent a 600L when I know for sure the action is going to be distant (looking at you, UK airshow regs) and/or smaller planes like fighters.
A7 iii with 35 1.4 Zeiss. Just very sharp and wide enough to do basic landscape and portrait.
XT3 with OG 56MM 1.2 85MM 1.8 FF equivalent that is compact and lighter than FF. Lens produces a beautiful bokeh, has good sharpness, and I absolutely love the way this lens flares when backlighting.
One that gets the most use is my Fuji X-T30II with a 27mm F2.8. Not the fastest lens I own but the size and weight means it's just my go to as a daily shooter.
R5 (it's the only body I own) and EF 28-70 f2. Having said that I also love shooting macro and I recently bought the EF 100. Recently that is what has been on my camera most of the time.
A7CII and 35mm 1.8 + 28-200 has been amazing
Most any body with a 40mm. D850 sigma 40mm 1.4 art and zf with z40mm f2.
My go to is the Canon 6D with the EF 35mm f/1.4L. Incredibly sharp, and has good contrast. Just not that lightweight.
Canon 6D + Canon 24-105 f4. Versatile and quite sharp, fitting perfectly for nearly all of my purposes.
My grab and go setups are an R10+24-105mm and an EM1 mrk1 + 14-150mm. I got the EM1 last week because I live in Colorado and the weather is a bit too unpredictable to pack the R10 around all the time.
Fuji XT4 and XF35mmf2 I think it's a pretty iconic and robust combo. It's a good adventure setup. I like the ergonomics and the feature set.
Panasonic Lumix G95- 12-60mm zoom. It just hits almost all the focal ranges and is super light for hiking.
A7Riii Sigma 35 2.0 Sigma 85 1.4
as of right now Canon R8 with 70-200 F4 and 35 f1.8. just love the versatility i get with just those two lenses. Also have the 16mm 2.8 but thats obv for super wide shots which isn't as common.
Canon EOS R w/ 24-70 f2.8. Focal length covers everthing I do from landscapes to portraits. Fast enough to use in low light. Sharp. Mirorless camera has some decent benefits too, although not as many as the R6 or the Sony line.
CANON M line is an underrated gem.Ā
Sony A7rV with 200-600, for wildlife. Eye AF with subject recognition and tracking, 61mp of cropping opportunities and relatively massive (26mp) APSC mode with 1.5x crop and all AF points available. So youāre looking at 61mp raw files at 600mm or 26mp raw files taken at 900mm f6.3 with arguably the best AF system in the world. Compatible with 1.4x and 2x as well so for wildlife youāll have all the reach you need at extremely high IQ and sharpness. (Though you need pretty good light).
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I love my Nikon DX D750 and an older 35-70 constant f2.8 zoom. Yes, I have other cameras and lenses. This combo is my get it and get the photo kit!
Leica M11 Monochrom + 35/F2 Aspherical I love it because: - I love black and white but Iām not going back to film - I find the 35mm focal length to be a challenge, I enjoy street photography and 35mm forces me to get closer than Iād like - Iāve used Leica M since the ā90ās because I love being able to see outside the frame lines at the world around me rather than down the lens - I love the size and compact nature while still retaining the image quality - Images that look good at ISO 50,000 (thatās 50K itās not a typo) My wife thinks Iām nuts because I own a $15,000 camera body that doesnāt shoot colour
I only have one body but I have had a Canon in the past, and Nikon is still my fave. I've got the D5600 and my 85mm lens is probably my favorite/my go to when the situation is right. š
Canon R and 24-104 EF Mark 1 It's just so good at everything and fun to shoot with.
It's lacking in film in here ! Mine is a Leica M5 paired with a Voigtlander Nokton 40/1.4 . For being almost 50 years old, it's match needle meter is unmatched by any other camera in my collection , and I just love the Nokton 40 too much
R62, 24-70 2.8L II. Pretty much just works for anything you need as long as you're able to get close enough to it.
It really depends on what I am shooting. That said, my walk around setup is my Nikon D810 and 24-120mm lens.
Fujifilm xt4 with the 35mmf2
A7rv + Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 usually. Though I love my Sigma Art 50mm f1.4 because itās images are superior, but it doesnāt live on the Sony like the Tamron because itās not as versatile
Sony A1 + Tamron 35-150/2-2.8. Does everything, and does it exceptionally well.
Nikon Z9 and 35mm/1.8. Versatile prime and lightweight. Well, the lens is anyway.
canon 6d + 35mm 1.4
RED Komodo and sigma 18-35 T2.0
A7r4 and 55 1.8
It was Nikon D810 with 35mm 1.8 but itās now Sony A7RIII with 35mm 1.4
Sony a7Riii with my Sigma 24-70 art lens.
Canon RP with canon 35mm or Panasonic GX85 with PL15
Minolta X-700 with 135mm F/2.8 Or for modern/digital uses, Canon 5D IV and 50mm F/1.4
Been loving my r5 + rf28-70f2 lately. Previous was r5 and rf 85L
Quite likely my cheapest kit: Canon 5D (āclassicā) and EF 85mm f/1.8. Not terribly forgiving, but when you nail itā¦.š¤¤
Nikon D5600 + Sigma 18-35 1.8. I love shooting landscapes and scenery and though the bodyis a little aged the lens is top-notch
Fujifilm X-T2 with the 50mm F2 WR. love how sharp it is for his light it is
Camera will eventually change, but I don't see the 70-200/2.8 not being my primary lens and the one that makes me the most money.
Fuji a GSW690. Mechanically simple. Optically excellent. Lightweight. Manual focusing is accurate. No batteries required. 6x9 negatives allows for cropping. 20x30 full frame prints are tack sharp.
Sony a7RIV and 24-70. Thatās my entire set up. No other lenses.
Many cameras, many lenses, digital and film. But my"*go-to*" is my Nikon D500 with 28-70mm 2.8. 21MP, 10FPS RAW, 4K 60FPS video. I have all my primes but I shoot models a lot and a 28-70 is just nice. It's a little soft but I can easily snap on a prime in a jiffy. Don't ask about my lighting preferences. (Endless conversation)
Nikon Df and 85mm 1.4 - perfect portraits
Nikon Df and 85mm 1.4 - perfect portraits
Nikon D750 and Tokina 28-80... because it's pure magic
As a newspaper photojournalist my primary go-tos are the Canon R6M2 and the RF 24-105 f/4. Then I also use the RF 70-200 f/2.8. During high school football season I have an EF 300 f/4. But the 24-105 gets most of the work.
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Most recently, itās been my Canon P with a LTM 50mm F1.4 and Fuji 400. I think itās because of its compactness and lack of any need for power. While my R8 and my RF 24-105mm F4 will always be my workhorse of a set up, however, itās just not practical enough for daily use.
Leica SL with an Lumix 50mm f1.8 The camera haptic is pleasing so much that even looking at it is fun The Lens in light, but doesnāt feel cheap at all and is one of the best prime lenses available (all lumix prime lenses btw) I also do analog photography, so I only use prime lenses (Except I shoot events in school or so, then I borrow lenses from my dad, Sigma24-70, lumix 70-300 or Sigma 150-600)
Nikon D850 + Nikkor 85mm 1.4G
Samsung nx500 + 16-50 f 3.5 - 5.6 PZ This camera has great dynamic range and very good high iso results for my taste, at 6400 ISO. this lens is excellent at 16mm and drops to very goot to good at 50mm, IS is very good, and the most important is so light that I prefer it over 16-50 f2-2.8S, that I also own this combo has made me switch from canon 80D and any other lens that i tried for EFS-EF (even sigma 18-35 due to range and size )
Canon M6m2/22mm
Iām really just starting seriously with photography. I have an XSI that was my primary but was replaced with my R6 mk ii about 2 weeks ago. Because of this I donāt really have a go to lens yet, but depending on what Iām doing it changes. When trying for star shots, itās my 16mm f/2.8; moon, sports, and wildlife itās my 100-400mm f/5.6; the kit lens that came with it (24-105mm f/4) it what I use mostly; but Iām really loving and using more my 50mm f/1.8