There’s a lot of gear out there – and sometimes seeing what other creators have found success with can help fuel your own photography kit. That’s why we’re featuring 10 kits for outdoor photography to help you build (or add to) your own bag. Check out the Sony cameras, Sony lenses and other accessories these creators include in their kits for photographing all aspects of the great outdoors – and make sure you check out their What’s In My Bag articles to see more of their work.
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The Macro Outdoor Photography Kit
Kristīne Zāle is passionate about capturing nature's vibrant, dreamy details through macro and flower photography. Her outdoor photography kit consists of a single camera and lens – the Sony Alpha 7 IV paired with the Sony 90mm f/2.8 Macro G. "It's perfect for my close-up nature work, and I regularly share my photography, tips and tutorials on Instagram.” Read more about her gear in What’s In My Bag: A Single Camera & Lens Kit For Vibrant Macro Photography and start creating right now using her techniques in 5 Pro Tips For Breathtaking Winter Macro Photography.
The Alpha 7R V & G Master Outdoor Photography Kit
Alpha Collective member Vince Lim is a Hawaii-based landscape, travel and lifestyle photographer. He says the Sony Alpha 7R V is the perfect camera for his needs and the one you’ll always find in his bag. He pairs the camera with three different G Master lenses – the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master II for sharp landscape photos, the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II for everything from landscapes to outdoor portraits, and the Sony 35mm f/1.4 G Master for outdoor lifestyle and low light photography. Read more about his complete kit in What’s In My Bag: An Alpha 7R V & G Master Kit For Landscape, Travel & Lifestyle Photography.
The Day & Night Outdoor Photography Kit
Brandt Ryder is a semi-pro landscape and nightscape photographer based in Colorado. In his bag, you’ll find the Sony Alpha 7 IV. “The Sony Alpha 7 IV’s 34-megapixel sensor is the sweet spot delivering images that are sharp, have incredible dynamic range, and are manageable in size when stacking and taking large panoramas. So many features of Sony Alpha 7 IV hit the mark for my workflow from ergonomics to weight to customizable buttons.”
He pairs the camera with two zooms, the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master II as his “go-to all-arounder” and the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II for ultimate versatility, plus two primes for those stunning outdoor astro images, the Sony 14mm f/1.8 G Master and Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master. Read more about his compete kit for capturing the outdoors day and night in
What’s In My Bag: A Complete G Master Kit For Landscapes & Astroscapes.
The Ergonomic Outdoor Photography Kit
Alpha Collective member Sapna Reddy is a landscape and nature photographer based in Northern California. Because she often hikes, she needs an ergonomic bag and reliable, high-quality, lightweight gear. The Sony Alpha 7R V is her main camera for nature photography, and she pairs it with three Sony zooms to cover all of her bases – the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master, Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master and Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master. With this zoom trinity, she can capture everything from wide landscape scenes to the abstract details of nature. Read more about her complete kit in What’s In My Bag: A Full-Frame Kit For Uplifting Landscape & Nature Photography.
The Outdoor Adventure Photography Kit
Sarah Rohrbach is an outdoor adventure photographer who is pretty much always out hiking. The Sony Alpha 7R III goes everywhere with her. “My favorite aspect of it is how well it does in low light scenarios. Most sunsets I don’t even need a tripod because of how much light and depth it can capture. It’s also lightweight and packs in easily when I’m setting off on a multi-day hike or a month-long trip abroad.” Her go-to, everyday lens is the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master, and when she’s going for something different, she reaches for her Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master. Read more about her kit in What’s In My Bag: An Outdoor Adventure, Travel & Hiking Photographer's Kit.
The Cold Weather Outdoor Photography Kit
Sara Boychuk is an adventurous landscape and wedding photographer based in the Canadian Rockies. Frequently described as the “ice queen,” she likes to use the Sony Alpha 7 III as her workhorse for everything outdoors. She has the Sony Alpha 7S III as her secondary camera for video and astrophotography.
Her favorite lens to pair with her Sony Alpha 7 III is the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II because of its perfect range for the outdoors to get a variety of perspectives. Her second-favorite is the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master II for the unique landscapes it allows her to capture. She’ll also typically include the Sony 20mm f/1.8 G or Sony 85mm f/1.8 for astro photography or mountain portraits. Read more about her kit in What’s In My Bag: Two Zooms & Two Primes For Cold Weather Adventures.
The Hiker’s Outdoor Photography & Filmmaking Kit
Titouan Le Roux is a thru-hiker, documentary filmmaker and photographer. He relies on the Sony Alpha 7S III to create photos and videos outdoors both day and night. When he needs more reach to capture details, he pairs it with the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master II. His main lens for nighttime photos and videos is the Sony 14mm f/1.8 G Master. Learn more about his complete kit for creating while thru-hiking in What’s In My Bag: A Lightweight Kit For A Thru-Hiking Photographer & Filmmaker.
The Commercial Outdoor Photography Kit
When it comes to outdoor photography kits, creator Nick Gruen’s is fully-loaded and ready for anything. The Sony Alpha 1 is his primary action camera, with the Sony Alpha 7R IV serving as his secondary. He also happens to have over 10 lenses, but his top go-tos are the Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master, Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master, Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master II and Sony 16-35mm f/4 G PZ. Learn more about his gear in What’s In My Bag: A Boundary-Pushing Outdoor & Commercial Photography Kit.
The Winter Sports Outdoor Photography Kit
Dietmar Körbler is an outdoor and sports photographer whose photography reflects his love for being outside. His favorite camera is the Sony Alpha 7 IV. He says, “Its flip-out screen is a game changer! Especially for action sports, every second counts. With all its custom buttons and the customizable dial I can change any setting super fast and be ready to shoot when it matters.”
The Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master is his favorite zoom lens to make use of the wide angle that can show the athlete’s playground. His next favorite, and one he calls a revolution for him, is the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master II. Add in the Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master and Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II, and he has his complete kit for outdoor winter sports and adventure. Learn more in What’s In My Bag: A Kit For Capturing Outdoor Winter Sports & Adventures.
The Wildlife & Landscape Outdoor Photography Kit
Amber Favorite is a Florida-based photographer specializing in wildlife and landscapes. The Sony Alpha 1 is her primary camera for wildlife and everything outdoors. Her main lens for wildlife is the Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G, with the Sony 600mm f/4 G Master coming in a close second. As for landscapes and other all-around outdoor photography, she includes the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master II, Sony 24-105mm f/4 G and Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master in her kit. Read more about it all in What’s In My Bag: An Outdoor Photo & Video Kit For Travel, Wildlife & Landscapes.