While some say that gear is not crucial, I believe it plays a significant role, especially when it comes to challenging tasks like capturing macro and wildlife shots. Many factors influence the quality of our shoots, and having the appropriate gear is essential, even if it’s a basic setup.

Since 2016, I have been using Sony Alpha cameras, and my current setup is as follows:

  • Sony a6000 macro setup with sigma 60mm
  • Sony a6000

Macro

  • Sony a6400 (since 2022)
  • Sony a6000 (2015 – 2021)
  • Sony Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
    Sigma 60mm f2.8 DN | A (2015 – 2021)
  • Meike MK-S-AF3B extension tubes
  • Godox TT350S mini Thinklite TTL Flash
  • Godox X1T-S TTL Remote Trigger
  • Redged TST-423K Tripod
  • DIY Diffusers 

Wildlife

  • Sony a6400 (since 2022)
    Sony a6000 (2015 – 2021)
  • Sigma 150 – 600mm f5.6 – 6.3 DG OS HSM | C
  • Sony 55 – 210mm f4.5 – 6.3 OSS
  • Sony Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS
    Sigma 60mm f2.8 DN | A (2015 – 2021)
  • Sony E 20mm f/2.8 Lens
    Sigma 19mm f2.8 DN | A (2015 – 2021)
  • Gimbal
  • Redged TST-423K Tripod
  • Manfrotto Tripod