Lenses

This is one of my favorite lenses. Its versatile, has image stabilization, and the autofocus is fast and quiet. Its a popular choice for photographers and my go-to for portraits, landscapes, and astrophotography.

This is a prime lens designed for filmmakers and videographers. Known for its cine-style features, it includes geared focus and aperture rings for smooth and precise manual adjustments. This lens is a low light beast and is praised for its sharpness, low distortion, and the ability to achieve a cinematic look. This is my goto lens for doing night timelapses where my focus is on the foreground, leaving the stars in the background to produce a beautiful bokeh effect.

This lens is a popular choice for astrophotography, thanks to its 14mm focal length, fast aperture and minimal distortion. Known for capturing wide-angle shots of the night sky, it excels in low-light conditions, allowing astrophotographers to capture detailed and sharp images of celestial objects, including the Milky Way. The lens is favored for its affordability and dedicated design for stunning night sky scenes. I would say this is my most used lens for milky way and landscape photography.

The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II lens is a versatile telephoto zoom lens highly regarded for its exceptional optical performance. With a focal range of 70-200mm and a fast f/2.8 aperture, it offers versatility for various photography genres. Known for its superb image stabilization (IS), fast autofocus, and high-quality build, it is a popular choice for portrait, sports, and wildlife photography. The lens is celebrated for its sharpness, clarity, and the ability to produce professional-quality results in diverse shooting scenarios.

The 18-55mm lens is a standard zoom lens designed for APS-C sensor Canon DSLRs. It offers a versatile focal range, making it suitable for everyday photography, including landscapes and portraits. Known for its compact and lightweight design, it is commonly included as a kit lens with entry-level Canon cameras, providing a practical and affordable option for users. I no longer use this lens, but if you are getting a crop sensor canon camera this is a must! Extremely versatile, and great for wide-field landscape and milky way photography.

The 70-300 is a great telephoto for the photographer that needs the reach but is on a budget. I purchased this second-hand for around $90 USD way before i had the 70-200 f/2.8. It has image stabilization and is extremely compact, making it convenient for travel. Pair this up with a star tracking and you have yourself tons of options for deep space photography.

The Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe Lens is a unique macro lens known for its distinctive design. With an exceptionally long and slender barrel, it allows for creative and close-up perspectives on subjects that are difficult to reach with traditional macro lenses. The lens offers 2x magnification and features a waterproof front element, making it suitable for capturing detailed macro shots in challenging environments. The innovative design and macro capabilities make the Laowa 24mm f/14 a popular choice among macro photographers seeking unconventional and creative perspectives.