Below are my recommendations for various camera gear for beginners and intermediate photographers. Keep in mind photography is not about buying the most expensive camera body or lens, but learning composition and how to work with the light. You can take amazing photos with even basic gear.
Camera Bodies
DSLRs
Mirrorless Cameras
Lenses
Nikon 85mm 1.8G
Canon 85mm 1.8
Nikon 50mm 1.8
Canon 50mm 1.4
Nikon 70-200mm 2.8E
Canon 24-70
Canon 70-200mm USM III
Tamron 70-200mm for Nikon FX
Tripods, Software, and Other Gear
Manfrotto MK290 Tripod
Color Munki Smile Color Calibration Software
Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom Classic Subscription
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