What’s In My Camera Bag – 2015 Edition
Wondering what’s in my camera bag? I previously shared the camera, lenses, tripod, and other photography equipment I carry, in response to questions I receive about what camera I use, how I carry my gear into the Disney Parks, and other assorted questions.
That was nearly a year ago, and some things have changed since then. I realized this when going to find the link to send in response to an email over the holiday weekend, and figured it might additionally be useful for those of you doing Christmas shopping for the photographers in your family. (Or if you’re doing my favorite kind of gift giving: for yourself! ;))
Although I own a lot more camera gear than what is on this list, these are the items I typically carry in my camera bag on a normal day in the parks. Unless I’m borrowing a new toy, trying to travel light, or just looking to do something different this stuff is all in my camera bag. Yes, all of it. I’m a gear sherpa. The photo above shows my camera bag packed as it would be for a normal day, weighing north of 25 pounds.
I’m guessing most sane people won’t want to carry all of this while running around the parks, but it underscores another point (and responds to another couple of questions), yes, you can bring this much photography equipment into the Disney Parks and yes, you can take this much photography onto every attraction at Walt Disney World besides Sum of All Thrills. (It’s a bit of an awkward fit on Space Mountain and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, but it does fit.) You are not required to use lockers on any other attractions at Walt Disney World or Disneyland, but if you’re heading to the Universal parks, too, be aware that you will have to use lockers at most attractions there, and that this bag is too large to fit in the normal lockers outside of each attraction, but it will fit in the lockers at the front of the park.
With that said, here’s what I generally carry in my camera bag…
Nikon D750 – This first camera may come as a surprise to regular readers, especially after my praise of the Nikon D810 in that review. I purchased this camera along with the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens last week when new Nikon rebates were released, and am loving it thus far. I view this as the perfect full frame camera for Disney Parks. The autofocus is fast and accurate for dark rides, the camera has great dynamic range for landscapes, the low light performance is wonderful, and the file sizes are just right. Add to that the tilt screen which is great for how much I’m doing low angle work (I will not miss pressing my face to the sidewalks in the parks…) and a price point that is $1,000 cheaper than the Nikon D810, and this camera is my no-brainer pick for the best all-around full frame DSLR for photographing the Disney Parks. (For my recommended cheaper option, check out the Nikon D5200.)
Nikon D810 – With all of that said, I do love the D810, but as a blogger and ‘documenter-of-everything’, that camera and its huge file sizes were a bit of overkill. This point was really driven home after our fall trip to Asia, when I returned with nearly half a gigabyte of raw files. This camera is dynamite for photographers who are primarily landscape photographers, and I’m currently carrying it as my “backup” camera to use during sunset and nighttime landscape shooting when it does slightly outperform the D750 thanks to its base ISO and slightly better dynamic range and color depth. However, it’s only still in my bag because I haven’t yet had a chance to sell it; I can’t justify having this expensive of a camera as my backup. Soon, this camera will be replaced in my bag with my 3rd string camera, the Nikon D600. (Yes, I have a camera hoarding problem…but I’m working on addressing it!)
A bit of an aside here, but carrying two cameras in the parks does represent a paradigm shift for me, but it’s one I will keep up. I upgraded to the LowePro Flipside 400 AW to hold two bodies, and also switched to the BlackRapid Yeti Dual Strap so I could carry two–or one–cameras on my strap. I rarely have both out at the same time, but it’s nice to not have to change lenses during a parade or other time sensitive, ‘crunch-time’ shooting where having two different lenses might be nice…even if it comes at the expense of looking like a crazy paparazzi.
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 – Still sporting a battle scar from a spill it took last year, the Nikon 14-24 is “old reliable” for me, and is by far my most used lens. It’s tack sharp corner to corner and is an incredible lens for landscapes. I like using it to intentionally introduce distortion into a situation for dramatic effect, but it’s also good for architecture, in general. It’s also great for low light situations, as the f/2.8 aperture plus its wideness makes it easy to shoot handheld with slow shutter speeds in low light. Check out my full Nikon 14-24 review.
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 – This is the other new addition to my camera bag. I’ll admit that I’ve waivered on this lens a bit, as I believe the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 VC offers better value. Unfortunately, I dropped that lens and its focus is messed up, so I had to replace it…right as Nikon offered rebates on this lens. I opted for this lens instead of another Tamron copy because of its superior bokeh and slightly better image quality. I’ve only had it a couple of weeks and I’m definitely pleased with the bokeh (especially for Christmas light photography!), but I really miss image stabilization. I’m still debating selling this lens and getting a new copy of the Tamron because of that, but I’ll probably just stick with the Nikon as it’s less of a hassle. You really can’t go wrong either way, and if money is an issue at all, definitely get the Tamron. As for this lens, it’s tack sharp, has great bokeh, and covers the meat of the normal zoom range.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art – After going full frame, I wanted a replacement for my beloved Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens (review here). I finally found that–and then some–with the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art. Although it’s not a comparable focal length, I’ve found that I prefer this focal length for general walk-around shooting. The colors, contrast, and bokeh quality are all exceptional. Really, I can’t say enough good things about this lens. Since getting it, I’ve used it a lot (~18% of all photos), going hours at a time some days without switching back to another lens. That is really rare for me, especially with a prime lens. Here’s my full review of this lens. I tested the similar, new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art recently, and while I was very impressed with the lens, it wasn’t different enough from the Sigma 35mm for me to be able to justify owning both.
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR – One of my photography resolutions for 2014 was to use this lens more. I succeeded, more than doubling how much I used it. Part of this was because I stopped letting its bulkiness cause me to leave it in hotel rooms in favor of the more utilitarian Nikon 28-300mm. I love this lens for a variety of styles of photography, but I think where it really shines is using it in “unexpected” ways for creative composition where zoom isn’t really necessary. It’s also great for parades, wildlife, shows, and is a ton of fun to use at night (Mmmm…bokeh).
Nikon 50mm f/1.8 – This lens is small, cheap, and offers great image quality. The field of view is also great for full frame. It’s perfect for dark rides, food photography, and general walk-around use (although I do prefer the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art for that)!
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye – This is another change for this year, and it occurred because my Zenitar 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye got a scratch on the glass that caused weird flaring (by the way, I swear I’m not totally careless with my gear–but I am on the move a lot and traveling, especially hiking, takes its toll). I reverted to using this lens, which is for crop sensor cameras but also works on full frame, until the Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 fisheye is released. I don’t use fisheye as much as I used to, but I still have a lot of fun with it, and the gimmicky look it produces. This is a great budget fisheye lens, and it doesn’t take up much space in a camera bag. Here’s my full review and sample photos from this lens.
Nikon SB-800 Flash – I like this flash because I can bounce it, diffuse it, and adjust its intensity. I like having a Nikon-branded flash so I can use the CLS for off-camera lighting, on the rare occasions I want to do something like that. I also have the SB-600, which is a better budget option.
Luxi L III Tripod – I own a couple of tripods, but I use the Luxi L III for everyday use in the Disney Parks for its blend of weight, height, and stability. I reviewed it here and basically gushed over it. Every tripod is a compromise in some regard, and I think this is the best compromise that is much cheaper than a carbon fiber alternative.
Random Accessories – I carry a wide variety of accessories in my camera bag, from remotes to memory cards to flash gels to neutral density filters (read about which ones I recommend here) to step down/up rings to a camera poncho (no matter the weather, I always keep one in my bag). I often have other stuff in there like gum and novelty hats, but I don’t think that stuff is really relevant to this post.
I want to reiterate that I am a bit crazy when it comes to photography. Not just in terms of how much I carry, but what I carry. If you clicked some of the links to the gear mentioned here and cringed at the prices, it’s important to know that you do not need to spend this much to achieve high quality photos. For a couple years, I shot with an entry level Nikon D40 and Nikon 18-200mm lens, exclusively, and I still managed to capture some good (I think) photos. More expensive gear is obviously nicer, but the law of diminishing returns definitely applies, and it’s only nicer if you know how to use it. Plus, most of the improvements are not in terms of image quality, but functionality of the gear itself. I mention in case anyone thinking of getting started in photography is scared away by this post. Photography does not have to be prohibitively expensive. (With that, I will say that buying new photography toys is addictive, and “Gear Acquisition Syndrome” (GAS) is a real and serious disease that affects thousands of photographers per year, killing or seriously injuring their bank accounts in the process.)
If you want more in-depth reviews of a broader/cheaper selection of equipment, I suggest checking out my Photography Tips & Buying Guide. You shouldn’t just buy what I have, as everyone has different needs and a different budget. Most photographers looking to purchase DSLRs are going to be fine with crop sensor DSLRs. You could make a great, less-expensive-but-still-high-end kit with the Nikon D7100, Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8, and a telephoto lens.
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If you’re looking for other photography equipment recommendations or photography tips in general check out a few of my top photography blog posts:
Photography Buying Guide: Everything from Underwater Cameras to Software
Best Books for Improving Your Photography
5 Indispensable Tips for Better Vacation Photos
Choosing the Best Travel Tripod
Choosing the Best Camera Bag for Travel
Your Thoughts…
What’s in your camera bag? Any favorite lenses that you’d recommend to others? Have you used any of the ones listed here? Share any thoughts or questions you have in the comments!
Hi Tom,
Great info, thanks!
Btw, small typo in the D810 section: “I returned with nearly half a gigabyte of raw files” – I suspect you meant “half a terabyte”?
Raka
Hello Mr. Bricker,
I,m new to Photography and need your help. How important is it to have a Nikon 14-24mm lens?
Thank you,
Kent
Hi Tom,
Thanks for a great blog! I am just about to upgrade my camera. I used to develop my own – the old school way. When everything went digital I went through a few point and shoots. It’s time to get a ‘real’ one. I have read the articles, researched and I am still at a crossroads. Since I am starting from scratch – is it better to go mirrorless or stick with a DLSR? If mirrorless I am thinking either Olympus OM-D E-MII or Sony A6300 (my concern with Sony is the lack of lenses?) Any feedback would be appreciated!
Nat
Hey Tom,
I also have the Flipside 400AW, and I was wondering…do you find that the zippers don’t go far enough down and that it’s hard to get stuff out of the bottom of the bag?
I don’t have as many lenses as you, so that’s where I keep stuff like my flash diffuser, remote trigger and extension tubes for macro photography; but it’s still a pain to get these smaller things out.
Also, in the top picture, I didn’t see your flash, filter, or remotes. Where do you keep these? FYI: I keep my flash in a section of the main part of the bag & my step-up rings, circular polarizing and ND Filters in a filter pouch which folds up and fits in one of the elastic net pockets on the side.
Yes, the zipper issue is really annoying. I just keep things I don’t use as often down there. It’s definitely a design flaw.
As for flash, filters, step-up/down rings, spare batteries, and (depending upon the time of year) a down jacket or sunscreen all go in the front pouch on the other side of the bag.
Thanks for the info! Do you think you could email (or reply with a link of) a picture of that front pouch? I’m having a hard time thinking of where you’d put the flash without crushing it.
There’s really nothing to see. Just a bunch of junk thrown in there with absolutely no organization.
Forget what all that gear does to your wallet… Your back!!!
I shot an event this weekend primarily with the D750 + 70-200/4, and that was enough that my arm and shoulder were a bit sore after a few hours. I simply can’t begin to imagine carrying around that much heavy gear all day.
I have a Disney Alaska cruise next summer, I’m debating what lens to buy/rent to have enough reach for wildlife on the D750… leaning towards the 80-400, but the weight of it is putting me off still.
Anyway, I admire your efforts in carrying so much gear.. certainly shows in the quality of the work, so at least there is method to the madness!
Check out the Tamron 150-600mm. I have *not* had a chance to use it yet, but I’ve heard good things from those who have. Some prefer it to the Nikon 80-400mm.
Thanks for the suggestion. I’m tempted by it, at least to rent for the trip, but it’s even bigger than the 80-400, which I already fear might be too big. I know it’s nothing compared to your total pack!
Rumor is Nikon is going to replace their 300/4… Maybe the 300/4 with a 1.4x, so it would be 420/5.6, about the same size as the 80-400 but likely even better quality for more cropping.
I think the new 300/4 is just the solution I was looking for. I assume it will play nice with the 1.4 teleconverter…. so a fairly compact 420/5.6, weighing much much less than either the 80-400 or the 150-600.
It’s actually smaller and lighter than my 70-200/4..
I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited about a newly released lens.
I saw that announcement. It’s an intriguing lens, especially paired with a teleconverter. If you do purchase that lens, please report back on your findings!
Just as an FYI, the Nikon D810 is currently on sale for $2996.00 which is a $300.00 drop. Brings the price differential between the D810 and D750 down to $700.00! Still a lot of dough, but every bit helps…
Thanks for the heads up! Just saw the email from Nikon regarding the promo.
Hey Tom I have a question I got a D7100 and would like to get a 24 -70mm f 2.8 lens what would you recommendations Sigma,Tamron and Nikon. I enjoyed reading your post on photographs in Disneys.
Unless you are planning on upgrading to full frame or really want the 24-70 focal range for some reason, I would not recommend any of the 24-70 lenses. They are meant for full frame, and while they will work on crop sensor cameras, a much better option would be the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 or the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 for a crop sensor camera.
Best of luck!
On the Tamron 17-50mm should I go with the VC or without?
Tom, I need to say thank you!
You have no idea how expensive things are here in Brazil. For instance: the D7100 with the 18-105mm kit lens costs two thousand dollars!!! I like photography a lot and with this prices all I could do was study the books you recommended and view your (and others) pictures. This year I was able to go to NY, buy my own gear, and then go to WDW. You have no idea how important your tips were to me! I still have a long way ahead but this is what I was able to do so far: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127455659@N06/sets/72157649044118372/
Once again: thanks a lot!
Carlos
Glad the information here has been helpful to you, and that you were able to pick up cheaper gear here in the states. Hope you have a blast with photography–you’re on the right track! 🙂
Thanks for the timely post, Tom!
I’ve decided to go ahead and pull the trigger on the D750 (along with the 14-24, 24-70, and 70-200). It seems unanimous that everyone who owns or reviews both the D750 and D810 ultimately all end up recommending the D750. As much as I had my heart set on the D810, the U1/U2 modes, wifi, low light AF, high ISO performance, smaller size, and more manageable files of the D750 were all just to much to pass up. I have to say the sharpness and detail of the D810 images are just staggering, however, and amazing for landscapes. I hope the D750 will serve me well since it seems to be the more well rounded option. Now I just have to get used to lenses that turn the wrong way…
And, for anyone out there looking to make the switch from Canon, now really is the time. The D750 and D810 look to be excellent performers and the rebates are amazing — I saved over $1K. After rebate, all of the lenses were priced at or lower than used costs!
I know what you mean about the D810, and it really is an amazing camera, but I just feel like the D750 is the more well rounded option.
You’re absolutely right about now being the time to buy. Nikon is definitely being aggressive with those instant rebates!
Hey Tom,
You’re killing me…LOL! I was set on going with the Nikon D810, but your praises of the D750 really put me in a state of turmoil. The Rebate deal on Amazon forced me to make a decision as I wanted to purchase it with your fave, the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 & the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses. $700.00 in discounts was too good to pass up. I wasn’t even aware of the rebates until I read your article. Anyway, after much thought, I opted for the D810.
I’m sure you’ll love the D810–really a stellar landscape camera!
Hmmm And I have been going in the opposite direction. I have been trying to find the perfect single lens kit for the parks! Since i do not shoot long lenses the Lumix LX100 looks promising. Or the 12-40 f2.8 for my OMD.
BTW for the straps take a look at the Boss Strap [http://bosstrap.com/].
it works very well and keeps the tripod mounting hole free! The dongle part makes a good wrist strap to use instead of the sling if you want.
Thanks for your excellent write-up, Tom. Because I’ve been using your recommendations as one of the main guides my lens purchases, it’s always nice to see what you’ve picked up.
I especially wanted to thank you for reminding everyone about your less expensive, yet high quality lens recommendations towards the end of your post. Eventually, I hope to get the Canon equivalents of some of the lenses you’ve listed here. For now, however, my budget only allows the likes of the Tokina 11-16. My somewhat more budget-conscious kit has still been tons of fun to play with, and I’ve gotten some pretty decent results with it. I really hope folks don’t automatically write off their ability to delve into this hobby because they can’t afford those expensive lenses!
Hello Tom,
I currently have DX and looking to jump into FX bandwagon. I have been eyeing the D750 for quite a while. Amazon has this deal where they sell it with the 24-120mm lens. I was originally going to get the D750 with the 24-70mm (Tamron, based on your VC recommendation), but the price on the 24-120mm combo is really hard to look away from. What do you think?
I will also have the Sigma 35mm Art and Nikon 20mm 1.8 in my bag. Most of what I will do with these is just Disney photography. We’ve purchased an annual pass for 2015 for both Disneyland and Disney World and will be making small monthly trips.
Great article Tom. I am using a D600 right now that Nikon has replaced the shutter in twice. It seems to working now. They said it now has the D610 shutter. Do you think it is worth it to upgrade to the D750 from the D600? I feel the auto focus system and better low light performance would make it a worthwhile upgrade. I can also see the value in the tilting screen.Thanks in advance!
Thanks for the great post Tom. You mentioned using a BlackRapid strap and I am curious whether you have any concerns with the camera staying safely secured to the strap. I have been thinking about purchasing one of these straps, and they are generally very highly rated, but there are also reports of the camera coming loose and falling off the strap. Do you have any tips on how to avoid this? Have you encountered these issues yourself? Thanks!
Saw your post, Louise, and I wanted to let you know my experience using a BlackRapid strap. I’ve had my camera unattach itself from the strap TWICE. The first time my lens hood took the brunt of the fall and all was fine, except that the experience took a year off my life. Then last week it happened again and destroyed my Nikon 55-300mm lens. As in, the lens exploded.
Two things to note: 1 – I am not clumsy or inattentive, yet this has happened to me twice. 2 – I don’t shoot very often. It’s all either Disney photography or occasionally event photography for the non-profit I work at, so it isn’t like I’m running around with a camera strapped to me 24/7. To have this happen to me twice when I’m using my camera maybe 30 days out of a year is a little insane to me. I’m looking at replacing the carabiner it came with to one that locks more securely, as that is where the issue lies (with mine at least). Aside from the fact that the strap is trying to destroy my gear, I do love it!
Angela,
This piece of equipment should lock up the carabiner on your Black Rapid strap. I haven’t had mine come undone, yet. But for $10, it’s a no brainer.
Forgot the link. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0WGGIK/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687622&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B009TL1XS4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0J274Q065KVEMW7PD4WP
Beautifully written article. Very inspirational. Have you thought about using a mirrorless system for a trip?
Just picked up a d7100 to replace my old Sony “bridge” type camera, and have a 18-140 walk around zoom. Next on the list is a Sigma 30 1.4 and the Tokina 11-16. I’ll be in the parks in January at the Contemporary, and trying to shoot fireworks for the first time. Right now it’s just practice time with the new equipment. I shoot mostly gardens and landscape. Thanks for all the recommendations. Any suggestions on what to shoot in preparation?
Tom’s and the Disney photo blog guys put together an e book, which conveniently contains all their fireworks tips in one location. Following it, I feel like it does a pretty good job of leading one on the right direction for good fireworks photos
If you’re trying to practice fireworks photography, there really is no substitute for actual fireworks. The closest thing that you will have access to on a daily basis is car headlight light trails on a road near you. Just be careful.
Wow, Tom, this was a very interesting read. I value your opinion on camera gear greatly (I bought the Zenitar fisheye after reading your review), so I love hearing what gear you’re using and why (even if it is Nikon!).
My friends (except my photography friends) and family all think I’m crazy for all the gear I carry around, but you’ve got me beat. I sometimes carry around 2 bodies (one full frame, one crop sensor) for when I want to extend the reach of my telephoto lenses, but I’ve yet to bring 2 to the Disney Parks. The one time I brought a full frame camera, a full sized tripod, and 5 lenses with me to the parks, I could barely stand up by the end of the day, so I’ve eliminated the 24-105 lens (which I use mostly for landscapes) from my Disney line up. I now carry the 6D, Zenitar fisheye, 17-40, 50 1.4, and 135 f/2.
Hope that Zenitar fisheye is working out for you. It’s a really nice little lens, and I’m disappointed that I scratched mine. Still, I want to see what the Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 fisheye is like before buying anything.
I’m sure I’ll have back problems some day, but it’s just too hard to leave any gear behind. Even when I go hiking, I take a ton. Never know what you’ll need! 🙂
Tom,
Thanks for the post — always wondered what you used to capture such dynamic pictures and your posts about post-editing and things like that, as well as your book recommendations have helped a ton. That said, I’m looking to upgrade to probably the D7100 and while I’ve read blog posts comparing the D7100 vs. the D5200, I wondered what your take on the two was. The money difference between the two is negligible and I take more sports pictures (action shots) than still pictures, but I still want to be able to capture great shots while at Disney and other destinations.
Any feedback you could give would be appreciated.
In terms of image quality, the two cameras will be very similar. I don’t recall if they use the same sensor, but at most it’s a tweaked version of pretty much the same sensor.
The D7100 will have a fairly clear advantage for sports photography, and it has a better feature set that will make for a better shooting experience. Based on what you’re needing, I would definitely go with the D7100.
With that said, Nikon currently has a promo for the D5200 with 2 lenses–$420 off: http://amzn.to/1A44WEK There are some pretty good promos on the D7100, too, but not quite as good (IMO): http://amzn.to/1v8dEwW
Still, you should get the camera you want/need, not the one that currently has the better deals.
Not surprised to see you move to the D750. I considered a switch to Nikon from canon recently and used both the D810 and the D750. I fell in love with the D750. Ergonomics felt perfect, autofocus was on point, image quality outstanding. I ultimately decided to stay with canon. Looking forward to seeing more pics from you and that D750!
Even if they were the same price, I’d probably stick with the D750 over the D810 due to the tilt screen, better autofocus, and more reasonable file size. Once you factor in the D750 being $1,000 cheaper, it’s a no brainer for me.
Out of curiosity, what made you stick with Canon? There’s no question that it’s better for portraiture and sports, but I think that Canon can’t touch that Sony sensor in the Nikon (and Sony) DSLRs. I know a lot of people who have switched from Canon to Nikon or Sony recently. I also know some people who wanted to switch, but just couldn’t get used to the ‘feel’ of the Nikon DSLR. Tough to ‘unlearn’ muscle memory.
I’ve been following a lot of Disney photographers the last year or so and I noticed that nearly all of you guys are using Nikons. My style of editing really fits a lot of hyper-realistic, colorful/vibrant photos you can push those NEFs to do in post. It was more of a grass is greener type thing really. The weekend I got the Nikon’s, I took and edited this single exposure (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dranawor/15764027262/) off my 6D and decided the sensor was more than enough for me right now, I was more comfortable with Canon and I’m not at that level where having a different sensor will push my skills further. I decided to return the Nikon and invest in some better glass and hone my craft more before considering a jump. Maybe one day Canon will hop aboard the sony sensor train and it’ll be a moot point!
First of all, you have some great shots there. You’re clearly doing just fine with that 6D!
It’s funny that you say nearly all of the Disney photographers are using Nikon. When I first got into photography, virtually everyone was using Canon. I’ve noticed that gradually change, with the last couple of years a lot of photographers making the switch.
It actually surprises me that mirrorless hasn’t caught on more with the Disney photography community. Those new Sony cameras are great, and travel photography is the perfect outlet for them. Surely not everyone is as crazy as me, not minding lugging all that gear through the parks.
Thank you so much! It means a lot, especially coming from you.
I read about an adapter for EF to NEX mount from Metabones I believe. I thought it would be a nice option for me to retain the glass AND move to a Sony sensor. I think you mentioned in a previous post that mirrorless doesnt have great lens support just yet and that might be the hesitation with most people. It certainly was with me haha.