MY GEAR
On this site you can find an up to date list of all the gear I use for my street photography.
Camera
Sony Alpha 7 IV
My main camera for images.
I think about adding a small pocket camera, but haven’t decided yet.
Lenses
Sony FE 35 mm f1.8
The smallest and lightest lens in my collection. One of the ‘classics of street photography’. However, I tend to use it almost exclusively privately at home, for shots in smaller rooms when there isn't much space available.
Sony Sonnar® T* FE 55 mm F1,8 ZA
The Nifty Fifty. In my opinion, the entry-level lens par excellence. Great for portraits and street, (almost) always a good choice. Many people love the look that a 50 mm (or in this case 55 mm) gives you.
Sony FE 85 mm f1.8
Never underestimate an 85 mm! Rarely seen in street photography (yet), but very practical if you can't or don't want to get that close.
Sony FE 24-105 mm F4 G OSS
A solid zoom lens that covers almost every focal length you might need in everyday life. With APSC mode in camera you are even closer.
At the moment my most used lens in street photography (but quiete a heavy one for carrying the whole day).
Bags & Tripod
Camera Bag
(VIJIM via Amazon)
Love this bag! Fairly priced and there is room enough for my camera + 24-105 mm lens and an extra lens.
Camera Bag
(Sony LCS-AMB Alpha)
A bit smaller crossbody bag for Sony Alpha Cameras. Fits my camera + 24-105 mm lens and in the front pocket some extra batteries and small items. Alternatively, two smaller prime lenses will also fit.
Camera Backpack
(K&F Konzept, 20 L)
When I want to bring (nearly) all of my lenses, extra batteries and other personal stuff. A tripod can be attached in the side compartment. Fits a laptop. Great for travelling!
Wrist Strap
(Sugelary via Amazon)
Always attached to my camera.
For safety reasons and I also don’t have to be afraid of dropping it.
Carbon Tripod
(K&F Konzept, 152 cm)
Easy and leightweight, only 1 kg and the size of a pocket umbrella!
Perfect if I want to take some self portraits.
technical accessories
Remote Release
(PHOLSY via Amazon)
A must have for self portraits or family group photos, if you don’t want to run all the time!
Extra Batteries & Charger
(NP-FZ100 RAVPower)
Not the original ones from Sony, but these work just fine. I always bring extra batteries, when I’m out all day.
Display Protection
(ULBTER via Amazon)
Some extra display protection, to prevent marks and scratches.
Hot Shoe Cover
(Ares Foto via Amazon)
Protects the contacts of the hot shoe from dirt, splash water and rain.
Also from damage caused by impact.
Memory Cards
(SanDisk Extreme PRO 128GB SDXC, 170MB/s)
Have 4 of them in rotation.
SD Card Container
(JJC via Amazon)
Fits 4 SD or 8 Micro SD Cards.
Splash-proof, dust-repellent, pressure-resistant and wear-resistant.
Cleaning Kit
(K&F Konzept)
Camera cleaning set for lens cleaning for photo tours. Not for cleaning the sensor, for this another special tool is needed.
Software & Apps
Lightroom Classic
(via Adobe Creative Cloud)
My go to editing tool for all my street and private photos.
Photoshop
(via Adobe Creative Cloud)
Rarely I use Photoshop for some heavier editing.
Lightroom Mobile
(via Adobe Creative Cloud)
The “new” Lightroom Version. But I only use it as a mobile App, when I edit some photos I took on my phone or when I want to quickly drag photos from my laptop to my phone via the Lightroom Mobile Cloud.
PhotoPills
(via App Store)
PhotoPills is a very helpful photography planning app. For example, the app shows the exact position of the sun for an exact location for a desired date + time.
So you’re always at the right place at the right time to capture the best photo possible.
Google Maps
(via App Store)
Here I save all the locations and spots I’d like to visit and photograph.
Also great for planning photo routes across a city.