Every photographer always wants to know what's in the other guy's (or girl's) bag. I've been thinking about doing a post like this for a while, but I've been a little hesitant. I don't use the most expensive or newest gear, which some people think is responsible for the photo, and not the skill of the operator.
I'm going to do a general post of what's in my bag, and then do a more in depth post for each piece later on (that's the plan, anyway).
So, what's in my bag (or what am I able to put in my bag, depending on how I'm feeling)...
Nikon D3100. This isn't my main body. It's actually Devan's now, but it's available as a backup body if I ever needed it.
Nikon D7000. My baby. This body definitely has some issues, but it gets the job done. I'll definitely take it over the D70 I was using for a brief moment.
Nikkor - N.C. 24mm f/2.8:
I bought this lens used to take landscapes before I went to Utah for Spring Break with my fiance and some friends. I think the lens is damaged, which either occurred before I purchased it, or during shipping. It's a manual focus lens, and every time I turn the focus ring, there's quite a bit of squeaking and resistance. Not the good kind of resistance that a manual focus lens usually provides, but the kind of resistance a lens would have if it had been dropped.
I don't use this lens too often. The only time I use it is if I have to get a wide-angle shot or for landscapes, which I don't do too often.
Nikon 35mm 1.8G:
This was the first lens I bought myself, and the first lens I got besides the 18-55 or 55-200. It used to be my main lens, and was on my camera 99% of the time. I don't use this lens as much anymore. My main lens is now the 50mm 1.8G
Nikon 50mm 1.8G:
I bought the Nikon 50mm 1.8D from a local camera store. I think I had that lens for a few weeks until Noodle knocked my camera off the desk and broke it. Devan bought me the 50mm 1.8G for my birthday though, which I'm definitely not complaining about. The G version of this lens is infinitely times better than the D version, and absolutely worth the extra money (which isn't that much for a lens). I use this lens for almost everything but sports now. If I could pick one lens to have, it would be this one.
Nikon 105mm 2.5 AIs:
I bought this lens used sometime last winter. I think I got it for less than $150. I bought it mostly for it's reputation as a legendary portrait lens. I haven't used it much, but from the photos I've taken, it looks like it lives up to that reputation. It's a manual focus lens, and I could turn the focus ring all day. If you haven't owned a manual focus lens before, do yourself a favor and buy at least one. They're dirt-cheap and lenses like this 105mm are an incredible bargain. Admittedly, the fact that this lens is manual focus is the reason I haven't used it much. I would hate to have my photos be out of focus due to user error.
Nikon 180mm 2.8:
I love this lens. The chromatic aberration is pretty horrendous at times, but I'll put up with it. I think I bought this lens for a jokingly low $350. This lens was a professional lens at one point, but due to advancements in technology, they're a bargain at this point (assuming your camera body has a focus motor).
Promaster flash:
I don't know what kind of model it is. I just know it has an optical slave trigger, which is all that matters to me. This is the flash I use in all of my portraits. The flash has power settings of full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8. 1/16, 1/32, and 1/64. This flash does everything I need it to, except say "Nikon." Speaking of which, this flash will most likely have a friend in the near future. Looking at a Nikon SB 600, 700, or 800.
Flash stand and Umbrellas:
I don't know the brand of these or the size of the umbrellas. They can't really fit in my bag either, but I figured I would include them since I use them for almost every portrait session.
That's what's in my bag, except for a bunch of 8 GB memory cards and my battery grips for both of my cameras.
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