Emmett Sparling

Emmett Sparling

Photographer, Director

Emmett Sparling is a photographer and director based out of Vancouver Canada. His photography work covers a wide range of subjects from landscapes, wildlife, underwater, portraits, and the travel adventure content he shares every day on Instagram.

Emmett has been traveling full time around the globe since 2016, capturing the beauty of our planet and telling the stories within the landscapes he explores. With an audience of 1.1 million people on social media, Emmett uses his influence for positive impact, storytelling as well as teaching photography.

Emmett's Photo & Video Gear

Obviously I can’t fit all of this gear in one bag, so I pick and choose depending on the shoot, trip or adventure.

Alpha 1 II

Alpha 1 II

My go-to workhorse. Nothing comes close to the Alpha 1 II versatility in every situation.

Alpha 1

Alpha 1

I use the Alpha 1 for underwater photography because it fits in my housing!

Alpha 7R V

Alpha 7R V

I reach for my Alpha 7R V if I need extra resolution. Eyeball photo, commercial shoots, etc.

Alpha 7S III

Alpha 7S III

I use this in low light situations. Last time I used it was for filming northern lights at 80,000 ISO.

ZV-1 II

ZV-1 II

My go-to vlog camera!

ZV-E1

ZV-E1

Such a fantastic video camera for travel. So small, light and high quality.

FX5

FX5

Just got this one. I can’t wait to use it as my main video camera moving forward!

1.4X Teleconverter

1.4X Teleconverter

I use this to get a bit of extra reach in wildlife shoots. Best paired with my 600mm f/4 GM.

FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS

FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS

Just got this one and absolutely fell in love. My new go-to wildlife lens for travel.

FE 28-70mm F2 GM

FE 28-70mm F2 GM

Workhorse lens. Fantastic for commercial photography and portraits.

FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS

FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS

Such a great update to the old 90mm macro lens!

FE 14mm F1.8 GM

FE 14mm F1.8 GM

My go-to astro lens.

FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

This lens lives on my camera. 80% of my favourite photos that I’ve ever taken are with this lens.

FE 20mm F1.8 G

FE 20mm F1.8 G

One of my favourite little lenses for video and astro. This lens is so underrated.

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Another workhorse lens. I just brought it to Peru for the perfect mix of landscape and portrait shots.

FE 35mm F1.4 GM

FE 35mm F1.4 GM

This has lived in my bag for years because it’s my favourite lens for video.

FE 50-150mm F2 GM

FE 50-150mm F2 GM

One of the best lenses ever. Such a good focal length range while also letting in so much light.

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

The dreamiest portrait lens. This thing is beautiful.

FE 600mm F4 GM

FE 600mm F4 GM

My favourite wildlife lens. Most of my wildlife photography is on this!

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