As a wedding photographer and YouTube creator, Benj Haisch has a lot of gear. That's a benefit when he's gearing up to shoot an elopement. But when he's packing for a family trip to Hawaii? Turns out, too much gear can be a liability in that instance.
In the first episode of our new series produced in partnership with MPB, Haisch sets out to simplify his travel kit – without breaking the bank.
As a starting point, Haisch connected with DPReview staffer Mykim Dang to discuss his options. That conversation quickly led him to our Lens Feature Search and Lens Comparison Tool where he was able to quickly whittle the list of potential lenses down to just three.
Haisch put DPReview's Lens Comparison Tool to good use.
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From there, Haisch jumped over to MPB, the leading platform for buying, selling, and trading camera equipment, to check on pricing and inventory. Because MPB has the largest range of used digital cameras and lenses in the US – over 20,000 items – he was able to quickly find a Sony FE 24-50mm F2. 8 G in the right condition and price point for his budget. Plus, he even traded in a macro lens that was collecting dust to further reduce the cost of his upgrade.
Got gear of your own collecting dust on a shelf, or simply looking for something new? Head over to MPB to upgrade your kit today. Buy, Sell, or Trade with MPB
. dpreview.com2025-9-15 16:00