What Photography Gear Are You Carrying in Your Camera Bag?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

My gear

Camera

Nikon D800
Nikon D700

Lenses

Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II
Nikon 35mm f/1.8G
Nikon 50mm f/1.4G
Nikon 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon 105mm f/2.8G


Filters

77mm Tiffen CPL
58mm Tiffen CPL
Lee Filter SW150 kit

Other

Manfrotto 190XPROB
Manfrotto 322RC2
Nikon MC-36 remote
Sandisk Extreme 16GB (2)
Lowepro Pro Runner 350 AW Camera Bag
Nikon MB-D10 Multi Power Battery Grip (for D700)
Nikon MB-D12 Battery Grip (for Nikon D800)

Post-production

Photoshop Lightroom 4.1

[M0nk3y]

Complete Noob here:

Base:
Nikon D3100

Lens:
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (kit)

Future:
I want to get a Nikon 70-200 in a f-stop <3.5 I need a fast lens for motorsports but I don't have the money to support it

[ecrabb]

Uh oh, Marcus... You said you weren't going to get into photography, and now buying and looking at some pretty expensive glass... 85/1.4... Ouch. 70-200/2.8... Double-ouch.

Here's my kit:
Nikon D7000 w/grip (replaced my D300)

Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (everyday lens)
Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
Nikon 105mm f/2.8 AF-D
Nikon 50mm f/1.8G
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX

Nikon SB-400
Nikon SB-600

I don't shoot sports or wildlife professionally, so I don't need pro tele glass. I'd still love to have a 70-200 f/2.8... I've shot with it a few times, and it's an awesome lens... It's just too damn expensive for casual hobby use, imho. Even an older used 70-200 f/2.8 is double the price of my cheap 70-300, and the fact is that the 70-300 works great if you're not a working pro... Hell, I've shot a couple of air shows with the 70-300, and I got really, really excellent results. I'd have to use a 1.6x TC with the 70-200 to get the same reach as the 70-300, so now we're talking 4-5x the price. I'd rather put the money towards the ZHP.

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[gr330zhp]

Fairly new to photography here, I love it though!

My bag, has a Nikon D3100

55mm lens
200mm lens w/shade

had a lot of fun with it so far

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Steve, tell me about it. I blame Casey for introducing me to prime lenses. The 50mm f/1.4 is a beast. Now I'm spoiled with the fast glass.

And I am in love with this D7000. I think it's a steal at roughly $1200. It's a great DX camera. Very solid. Casey recommended it to me, since I am not looking to turn pro anytime soon (as in never).

[ecrabb]

The 85/1.4 is hard to go wrong with... A little spendy, but an awesome lens with lots of creative application - I'd sure like one.

But, the 70-200... What would you mainly use it for?

Yeah, the D7000 is a lot of camera for the money. It's actually pretty amazing to me the quality of gear we all have access to at this point.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Steve, if I EVER got the 70-200 it would be for sports. Think outdoor sports, including San Diego Padres, Chargers, etc.

But I got the 55-200 because it gives me similar focal lengths without me having to spend all that money. I'm checking to see just how often I REALLY shoot that kind of stuff.

And, yep, I agree with you on the cameras we have access to. It's crazy. It's a great time to be alive.

[C Withers Media]

Body:
Nikon D700
Vertical Grip

Lenses:
Nikon 35 1.8
Nikon 50 1.4
Tamron 28-75 2.8 (currently for sale $425)
Nikon 80-200 mm (currently for sale at $900) SOLD
*Buy them both for $1200 and I will throw in a Tiffen ND8 filter that fits the Tamron absolutely free.

Lighting
2x Alienbee 800
2x cybersync receivers
1x cybersync trigger

Modifiers:
1x 24" soft box
1x 48" soft box
1x 30* small grid
2x mini dish
1x 40" reflector gold/white
1x homemade beauty dish
1x rainbow gel pack

Accessories:
Various filters, batteries, CF cards, External hard drives, lense cases, gear bags.........



On a side note.... I see a lot of talk about the elusive 70-200 in this thread, however, I would like to say with confidence that the 80-200 rivals that lense in every way at a fraction of the cost. Better build quality, 80% of the focus speed, razor sharp, and rich colors. The high aperture capabilities of this lens are incredible and you can save a large portion of the cost, if you are willing to sacrifice 10mm on the short end of the lense.

[kayger12]

I'll step in as the lone Canon owner...

Camera
Canon EOS 50D with battery grip

Lenses
EF 28-135mm IS f/3.5-5.6 (kit)
EFS 10-22mm IS f/3.5-4.5
EF 50mm f/1.8
EF 70-200mm IS f/2.8L

[Jon D]

And from a non SLR point of view

Olympus PEN E-PL2 micro 4/3rds camera with

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II - [28-84 full frame equivalent]

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 -[80-300 equivalent]

VF 2 Electronic Viewfinder

misc filters/hoods etc.

Want

M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 [150-600 equivalent]

M. Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f2.0 [24 equivalent]

Underwater Housing (PT-EP03)

and at some point will need better flash for land use.. have good underwater flash already.