As a photographer, having the right camera gear can make all the difference in the quality of your photos. That’s why I’ve invested in the Sony A7IV, Sigma 24-70 2.8, Sony 90 Macro, and Sony 14 1.8 – a powerful and versatile combination that allows me to capture stunning images in a wide range of situations.
Let’s take a closer look at each piece of gear and what I use them for.
Sony A7IV
The Sony A7IV is a full-frame mirrorless camera that boasts a 33-megapixel sensor and advanced autofocus capabilities. It’s perfect for capturing high-quality images with excellent detail and clarity. One of my favorite features of the A7IV is its advanced autofocus system, which uses 693 phase-detection autofocus points to quickly and accurately focus on my subjects. It is quick and responsive and captures in focus images most of the time and the customizable controls allow me to easily adjust my settings on the fly.
The camera’s 5-axis image stabilization system helps me capture sharp images even in low-light situations. And the low noise makes it a great companion for low light photography even without a tripod.
The tilting and swivel of the LCD screen is the main selling
Sigma 24-70 2.8
The Sigma 24-70 2.8 is a versatile zoom lens that covers a wide range of focal lengths, making it ideal for shooting everything from landscapes to portraits. Its fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 allows me to capture sharp images even in low light, while the lens’s advanced optical design minimizes distortion and aberrations for excellent image quality. The Sigma 24-70 2.8 is my go-to walk around lens for capturing sharp, detailed images with beautiful bokeh.
I only wish it was a little bit lighter and that the autofocus was a bit better. Now the new Sony 24-70 2.8 would have been my choice but it was not out when I bought this lens, and it is a lot cheaper than the Sony.
Sony 90 Macro 2.8
The Sony 90 Macro is a specialized lens designed for macro photography, allowing me to capture stunning close-up images of flowers, insects, and other small subjects. With a maximum magnification of 1:1, the lens lets me get up close and personal with my subjects while maintaining excellent image quality and sharpness.
Additionally, the lens’s Optical SteadyShot image stabilization system helps me capture sharp images even when shooting handheld, while the smooth and quiet autofocus system ensures I can capture my subjects quickly and easily.
I also use it as a short tele photo and portrait lens. The bokeh is nice for portraits even though this is not a specialized portrait lens.
My only main wish is that it would be a longer telephoto lens for insects that are skittish. I will buy a telephoto lens with a good close focusing distance in the future.
Sony 14 1.8
Finally, the Sony 14 1.8 is an ultra-wide-angle lens that allows me to capture stunning landscapes and cityscapes with ease. With a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8, the lens lets me shoot in low-light situations while maintaining excellent image quality and sharpness.
The lens’s advanced optical design helps minimize distortion and aberrations, while the smooth and quiet autofocus system ensures I can quickly and easily capture my subjects.
I use it for landscapes and cityscapes where I need a very wide angle to get it all in the frame. This is especially true in indoor photography where it is impossible to back up further then the wall.
Conclusions
Overall, my camera gear setup with the Sony A7IV, Sigma 24-70 2.8, Sony 90 Macro, and Sony 14 1.8 is a powerful and versatile combination that allows me to capture stunning images in a wide range of situations. Whether I’m shooting landscapes, portraits, or macro photography, I know I can rely on this gear to help me get the shot I need. The only main addition I need lens wise is a tele photo lens. As soon as Sony release a replacement for the 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 that is lighter, have better image stabilization and a shorter close focusing distance I will get it (please, please do it this year and take my money!).