My Photography Gear — What I Actually Use
I’ve been shooting with Sony for years and have tried a lot of gear along the way. This is everything I currently use for photography, video, astrophotography, and hiking. If you buy anything through these links I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.
📷 Cameras
Sony a6700
The a6700 is my go-to camera for almost everything. The APS-C sensor gives me incredible reach with my telephoto lenses, the autofocus is class-leading, and the in-body stabilization makes handheld video look like a gimbal. It’s also light enough to take anywhere.
- 26MP APS-C sensor with AI autofocus
- 4K 120fps video — incredible for slow motion
- In-body image stabilization
- Turns my 50-400mm into a 75-600mm equivalent
Sony ZV-E1
The ZV-E1 is my favorite camera for video. It has a full-frame sensor in an incredibly compact body, gimbal-like stabilization, and the best low-light performance I’ve ever used. If you’re creating YouTube content or vlogging, this camera is hard to beat.
- Full-frame sensor in an ultra-compact body
- Outstanding low-light performance
- Built-in ND filter — no more carrying filters
- Perfect for YouTube and vlogging
🔭 Lenses
Sony 24mm 1.4 GM
This is one of the sharpest lenses I’ve ever used. I primarily use it for astrophotography and low-light shooting. The f/1.4 aperture lets in an incredible amount of light and the coma performance at the edges is outstanding for night sky photography.
- Outstanding coma control for astrophotography
- Incredibly sharp even wide open
- Fast f/1.4 aperture for low light
- Works great in Super 35 mode on ZV-E1
Sony 20mm 1.8 G
The 20mm 1.8 G is a fantastic vlogging and astrophotography lens. It’s smaller and lighter than the 24mm GM, which makes it ideal for travel. I use it when I want a wider field of view for the night sky or when I need a compact setup for vlogging.
- Lightweight and compact — great for travel
- Excellent for astrophotography on a budget
- Great vlogging focal length on full frame
- Much more affordable than the 24mm GM
Sony 85mm 1.8
This is one of the best value lenses in the entire Sony lineup. Incredibly sharp, fast autofocus, and the f/1.8 aperture gives beautiful background separation. I use it for portraits, product shots, and b-roll footage. At this price point nothing comes close.
- Incredibly sharp — rivals lenses 3x the price
- Fast accurate autofocus
- Beautiful bokeh for portraits
- Very affordable for a G-series lens
Sony 24-105mm f4 G OSS
My only zoom lens and one I’ve kept for years. The optical image stabilization is the reason I haven’t replaced it with the 28-200. It’s versatile enough for landscapes, weddings, and video work. The stabilization makes a huge difference for handheld video.
- Incredibly versatile focal length range
- Optical image stabilization for smooth video
- Consistent f/4 aperture throughout zoom range
- Sharp corner to corner
Tamron 50-400mm
This lens changed how I shoot wildlife and landscapes. On the a6700 it becomes a 75-600mm equivalent — incredible reach at a fraction of the cost of the Sony 200-600. It’s fast, sharp, and light enough to handhold. I sold my Sony 100-400 after getting this.
- 75-600mm equivalent on the a6700
- Much lighter than Sony 200-600
- Fast autofocus — great for birds in flight
- Significantly cheaper than Sony alternatives
🎒 Tripod & Bags
Peak Design Travel Tripod
The best tripod I’ve ever owned — and I’ve owned a lot. It folds down incredibly small, sets up fast, and is built like a tank. I’ve used it for astrophotography, landscapes, and video work. If you hate carrying a tripod, this one will change your mind.
- Incredibly compact — fits in a hiking pack
- Fastest setup of any travel tripod
- Supports up to 20 lbs
- Built-in ball head — no separate purchase needed
Peak Design 5L Everyday Sling
My daily carry bag. It holds a camera body, 2-3 lenses, and accessories without feeling bulky. Pair it with the capture clip and you can shoot with two cameras at once. The magnetic latch opens in one motion — fastest access of any bag I’ve used.
- Fast one-motion magnetic opening
- Fits camera + 3 lenses comfortably
- Works with Peak Design capture clip
- Weatherproof material
🌙 Astrophotography
Move Shoot Move Star Tracker
The Move Shoot Move is the most portable star tracker I’ve used. It lets me take long exposures without star trails, which dramatically improves the quality of my night sky photos. Combined with the Tamron 17-35 it’s an unbeatable astrophotography setup.
- Ultra portable — fits in any bag
- Easy to polar align even for beginners
- Supports up to 3kg payload
- Allows longer exposures without star trails
🔧 Accessories
Everything Else I Use
- Peak Design Capture Clip — attaches camera to bag strap for instant access
- Vlogging Mic — much better audio than the built-in mic
- Macro Extension Tubes — $30 alternative to a dedicated macro lens
- Freewell ND Filters — circular polarizer and 2-5 stop ND for video
- Synology NAS — my photo backup solution, don’t skip this
- Extra Batteries — always carry at least 2 spares
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