ddtroupe Loc: Snohomish, WA

Hello,
I live in the Seattle area where we are currently getting snow. You might be aware that snow in the Puget Sound region is not all that common. We might get a "small load" once or twice a year and it usually doesn't stay around long. But, because we aren't accustomed to snow, it snarls and messes up traffic in a big way. Enough about weather.
I'm a professor now, after a long career at Boeing. I think airplanes are spectacular inventions and to think that they can actually move with determination through the air is exhilarating.
I love photography, though I'm not an expert. (That's why I like hearing from you!) I especially enjoy subjects in nature and glorious landscapes, sunrises, and sunsets.
I have used a Nikon D7000 for years now, but decided to upgrade so I can more easily extract photos from the camera (which would encourage me to photograph more). I chose a Sony a7iii and a Sigma 24-70 f2.8 DG DN Art lens. No special reason for these choices, except that I found few complaints.

If you have suggestions about what additional equipment I should purchase, please identify. Thank you.

DT

tramsey Loc: Texas

I've used Nikon all my life and don't know much about Sony except that the camera you chose because it didn't have many complaints is one of the best produced by Sony and the Sigma lens compliments it. So all in all you have a super set up. I don't know what else you would need except maybe a remote, extra batteries and if you are like me a tripod and an extra bucket of patience and your set

Welcome to the forum. I am sure that you are going to get plenty of replies, and some opinions (Like mine) Welcome just shoot and have fun you can post for advise or just to show off a little

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Welcome to the forum.

That depends on your requirement & desires....
Maybe a zoom up to 200 or 300mm?

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Hello and welcome!!

Dodie

ddtroupe Loc: Snohomish, WA

Thank you for the input and the warm welcome. I know that forums like these can be very educational and stimulating.

ddtroupe Loc: Snohomish, WA

Thank you. YOu might be right. We have a place on an island (Lummi Island) and we have lots of industrial boats and eagles and water birds.

And that reminds me that one of the people here took pictures of "dueling eagles". I wonder what magnification they used. I will look.

Thanks again.

ddtroupe Loc: Snohomish, WA

Thank you, Dodie.

hookedupin2005 Loc: Northwestern New Mexico

Welcome to Uhh... But You have asked the wrong question....The people here are willing, and very happy to spend your money for you.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Welcome! You have an excellent range lens to start with a good camera body. Work with this combination a while to decide what (if anything) you need to add. Tripods/monopods help depending on the type of photography you do.

azted Loc: Las Vegas, NV.

I had the exact kit you have and it served me very well. Your Sony is excellent in low light, and that lens is very sharp. Stay on this forum and learn the ins and outs of that body before deciding on adding to your kit. Before buying anything else, post what you are looking to do and you will get excellent advice. But keep shooting!

Wallen Loc: Middle Earth

A general suggestion if you don't mind;
Extra batteries, extra memory, a good case to hold these extras and 2 external hard drives for file saving, back-up saves and also to keep the files out of your computer filling up space and slowing it down. If you travel a lot, insurance & a cloud storage could also be a great addition.

Most other stuff will depend on what kind of photography your into. If you like to tweak a lot, POST softwares is a must. Social events might require powerful flash & another set of cameras. BIF will require very long lenses etc. Keep shooting and you'll realize yourself what you are missing.

Cheers and bright lights to you.

Vaun's photography Loc: Bonney Lake, WA

Welcome to the forum.

I can't address the gear you have. Keep getting out there and take photos. I'm pretty sure you'll arrive at your own decisions on whether you need other gear or not.

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

How about a macro lens? I believe the Nikon 105 macro is a great lens. Plus you can use it for portraits. Macro gives you a whole new world to explore.

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ELNikkor

Welcome to the forum! You are off to a great start with that camera and lens. First thing I would add would be a reasonably priced zoom that picks up where the 24-70 leaves off. Sony makes a great 70-300 zoom that would be a great lens for those far-off subjects and some decent sunset/sunrise shots you like.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Welcome. Additional ? What do you shoot. If this focal range has covered your photography in the past, your all set. Now if you decide you want to do close up or macro photography, you might consider adding to your kit. Want to do wildlife, add a telephoto lens to your kit, etc. Have fun with your new equipment.