{"id":3814,"date":"2026-09-28T13:45:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shiftynl-photography.nl\/?page_id=3814"},"modified":"2026-10-13T12:03:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T11:03:44","slug":"gear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shiftynl-photography.nl\/nl\/gear\/","title":{"rendered":"My Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"
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My Gear<\/h1>\n

The kit behind the shots.<\/strong> People often ask what I use to photograph birds, aircraft and the small stuff up close. Here it is: the cameras, glass, field gear and software I rely on, plus the tools that keep this website running.<\/p>\n

Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy or sign up through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only list gear and tools I actually use.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Camera & Lenses<\/h2>\n

Fujifilm X-H2<\/h3>\n
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My main body for birds and wildlife. The 40MP sensor gives me plenty of room to crop, which makes a real difference when a bird just won’t come closer.<\/p>\n

\u2192 Check price at Cameranu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Warbird<\/a>
Shot with this camera: Trojan Pass (Sanicole 2026)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Fujifilm X-T3<\/h3>\n
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My trusty second body, paired with the VG-XT3 battery grip for better handling with long lenses and extra shooting time. Those classic Fuji dials make it a joy to shoot with. Great to have a second lens ready to go in the field.<\/p>\n

The X-T3 is no longer sold new. Its successor, the X-T5, is<\/em> \u2192 Check price at Cameranu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"USAF<\/a>
Shot with this camera: CV-22 Osprey, USAF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Fujinon XF 100-400mm R LM OIS WR<\/h3>\n
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The lens that does most of the work: birds, wildlife and airshows. Sharp, weather-sealed and stabilized, so I can shoot handheld for hours.<\/p>\n

\u2192 Check price at Cameranu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Reed<\/a>
Shot with this lens: Golden hour reed bunting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Fujinon XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR<\/h3>\n
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Fast, weather-sealed and super sharp. My pick when the light drops or when the action is a little closer, like airshow taxi shots or wildlife at the edge of the woods.<\/p>\n

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\"Crow<\/a>
Shot with this lens: Crow just sitting there<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG Macro HSM + Fringer NF-FX II<\/h3>\n
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My macro setup for insects, flowers and details up close. This Nikon F-mount lens comes from my Nikon D7200 days, and thanks to the Fringer adapter it lives on happily on Fujifilm.<\/p>\n

It’s not only for bugs either: this eagle owl portrait shows how much detail it pulls out at close range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Close-up<\/a>
Shot with this lens: Kenzo the Oehoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Ultra-Macro<\/h3>\n
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For when 1:1 isn’t close enough. Up to 2x magnification reveals details you can’t see with the naked eye, like the eyes of a fly or the scales on a butterfly wing.<\/p>\n

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\"Extreme<\/a>
Shot with this lens: Closeup of a fly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN<\/h3>\n

Small, light and bright. My everyday lens for family moments, parties and casual walks. Fast enough to handle indoor light without a flash.<\/p>\n

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Fujinon XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS<\/h3>\n
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A compact, stabilized all-rounder. Light enough to take anywhere, sharp enough to never feel like a compromise.<\/p>\n

\u2192 Check price at Cameranu (pre-owned)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Butterfly<\/a>
Shot with this lens: Sunny day with flowers and a butterfly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Fujinon XF 16mm F2.8 R WR & XF 35mm F2 R WR<\/h3>\n
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Two tiny, weather-sealed primes for when I want to travel light. The 16mm for wide scenes and landscapes, the 35mm for everything in between. Small enough to always fit in the bag.<\/p>\n

\u2192 XF 16mm at Cameranu<\/a>  \u00b7  \u2192 XF 35mm at Cameranu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Cat<\/a>
Shot with this lens: Diego drinking at the tap (XF 16mm)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Snow-covered<\/a>
Shot with this lens: A cold bench in winter (XF 35mm)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Field Gear<\/h2>\n

I like to keep it light and mobile. Most of my shots are taken handheld, so I can react quickly when a bird shows up.<\/p>\n