Gear

Len Saltiel's Photography Gear

An inside look at the camera bodies, lenses, lighting, and support equipment Len Saltiel relies on in the field. Browse the full kit below, then explore the FAQ for quick answers about each item.

Camera Bodies

Nikon D700
Nikon D300s

Lenses

DX-Format Lenses

AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Prime Lenses

AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D
AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

Zoom Lenses

AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
AF Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Lighting & Support

Lighting

SB 800 Speedlight

Support

Gitzo G1228 Mountaineer Reporter Tripod
Really Right Stuff Ballhead BH-55
Bogen-Manfrotto Monopod 681B
Manfrotto 234 (3232) Monopod Tilt Head

Camera Bags

Like most photographers, Len admits to owning far too many bags — and he's still hunting for the ideal one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which camera bodies does Len use?

The gear list names two Nikon bodies: the Nikon D700 and the Nikon D300s.

Which lenses are listed for DX-format shooting?

The DX lenses are the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED and the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II.

What prime lenses are in the kit?

The primes are the AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D and the AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED.

Which zoom lenses are listed?

The zooms are the AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, AF Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED, and AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED.

What lighting and support equipment is used?

Lighting is an SB 800 Speedlight. Support includes a Gitzo G1228 Mountaineer Reporter Tripod, a Really Right Stuff Ballhead BH-55, a Bogen-Manfrotto Monopod 681B, and a Manfrotto 234 (3232) Monopod Tilt Head.

What does Len say about camera bags?

He notes that, like most photographers, he has way too many bags and is still searching for the perfect one.