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Photography Equipment I Use & Recommend
22 items
By
Kirsten Krupps
This is my camera kit that I take with me for most shoots (I'll include some extra “fun things” in a separate section)!
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Camera Bodies
Lenses
Bag
Cleaning
Accessories
Camera Bodies
My work horse - the 5D Mark III!
Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3MP DSLR Camera
If you'd like the newest model, this would be the version you'd want to get
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera Body
Lenses
I use this exact lens the most out of all my collection!
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC G2 for Canon
This is Canon's version of the 70-200mm
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens
A great wide angle to mid-range lens, at f/2.8 of course!
Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
This is a macro lens, too!
Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens for Canon EF
The nifty-fifty is affordable and packs a punch!
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens for SLR
A great portrait, prime lens!
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Telephoto Lens
The pancake lens is great if you're trying to be less conspicuous!
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens - Fixed (Renewed)
Bag
I LOVE this bag, especially that it's in backpack form.
MOSISO Waterproof Camera Backpack for DSLR
Cleaning
You gotta keep your stuff clean!
Altura Photo DSLR Cleaning Kit & Accessories
I love these cleaning pens, so quick and easy!
Vsgo V-P01e Lens Cleaning Pen & Brush
Microfiber cloths should live in your camera bag!
MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, 6 Pack
Accessories
Always use those dual memory card slots for backups!
SanDisk 32GB Extreme PRO CF Memory Card
Make sure you get a fast enough and big enough memory card! I like 32GB, personally!
SanDisk 32GB Extreme PRO SDHC UHS-I Card
Plug in right to your iPhone!
2 in 1 Lightning to SD Card Reader Adapter
A good external flash can help with less than desirable lighting!
Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Flash
I won't use anything but a comfort strap at this point!
Soft Camera Shoulder Strap for Canon Nikon
You absolutely need a filter on every single lens for protection.
Amazon Basics 77mm UV Protection Lens Filter
If you're interested in studio photography, this is a great start!
EMART 10x7ft Adjustable Backdrop Stand Kit
If you have a nice DSLR camera, please don't cheap out on your tripod. It can and will fall over!
Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod with Ball Head
A ring light can be great for portraits!
NEEWER 18" Ring Light Kit with Stand & Holder