I’m a Nikon shooter…..ehm, I was a Nikon shooter 🙂
In autumn 2023, I finally pulled the trigger and broke up with my trusty old Nikon DSLR setup (D800, 24-70mm f/2.8, heavy battery grips, flashes, the whole heavy-duty crew). Why? Because for years, my little trusty Sony A6000 was doing all the heavy lifting for family holidays, quick trips, and—get ready for it—literally every single Iceland photo you see right here on this website!
Once you taste the mirrorless life, there’s no turning back. But I wanted more: better ISO performance, bigger pixels, and just a bit more megapixel power than 24 MP. So, out went the slow, bulky Nikon gear (it took great photos, but my back was complaining!), and in came the shiny new Sony A7 IV paired with the Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS.
Today, my lens setup is a absolute dream team: the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8, the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3, and some crisp Viltrox primes (35mm & 85mm f/1.8). That’s an insane 16mm to 400mm range covered in just three main lenses—gear minimalism at its finest!
The Secret Weaponry:
- Mount Setup: A SmallRig L-bracket hooked up with a mount plate that plays nice with both my Ulanzi F38 system and Arca Swiss. Pure quick-release perfection!
- In the Air: My trusty DJI Mini 5 Pro. It’s super lightweight, travels anywhere, and punchy as heck thanks to that glorious 1-inch sensor!
- The Hauler: Everything fits like a glove inside my PGYTECH OnePro Ultralight (30L in Misty Green). While the camera bag world loves to charge an arm and a leg, this one hits the sweet spot—super comfortable, plenty of room for future GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome), and didn’t break the bank!
taken on a trip in Ireland in Summer 2026
The Support & Vintage Magic:
- The Tripod: Holding it all steady is my carbon fiber savior, the Rollei Easy Traveller XL in sleek grey. Lightweight, super compact, rock-solid build quality, and a smooth integrated tripod head—honestly, what more could you ask for?
- Vintage Lens Playground: Thanks to the absolute wonderland of modern mirrorless lens adapters, I’ve spiraled into a fun vintage optics addiction! I’ve built up a collection of classic manual lenses and adapters covering Olympus, Tokina, Pentax, Nikon, and M42 mounts. Shooting old glass on a modern Sony sensor is just pure joy.
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