the bifrost · behind the lens https://simondamb.org/collections/behind-the-lens Photos, albums and media. en Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:13:43 GMT 60 https://simondamb.org/og/default.png the bifrost · behind the lens https://simondamb.org/collections/behind-the-lens Clearing Out the Camera Gear - For Sale https://simondamb.org/blog/camera-gear-for-sale https://simondamb.org/blog/camera-gear-for-sale Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg blog PHOTOGRAPHY photography technology vancouver Finally moved to a full frame body as my primary shooter, so clearing out some of my less used lenses & bodies. After years of using a crop sensor as my primary, and an old A7II body as my backup for events & full frame, I finally made the switch to a full fram A7CII as my primary lens, so time to cleanup and clear-out some of the less used pieces!

Will eventually get around to listing these on marketplace, everything is up for conversation or trade...

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Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G — $999

Has been my daily driver for years - incredible lens and the go-to for majority of people shooting on a sony crop body. Not the latest model, so a lot more affordable than the newer options!

  • Constant f/2.8 across the whole range, no light lost as you zoom

  • Frames like a 24-82, which covers almost everything

  • The lens that lived on my a6400 for years... the one I'll actually miss

  • Serial 1813028, hood and (3d printed) caps included

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Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G — $899

Basically brand new, bought it when I got my full frame body but decided I should have sprung for the 24-70 since I don't mind the extra weight on my daily driver. This is a great option if you are looking for something a bit smaller / lighter (and much more affordable). Open to trades or combo if you want to pair this up with the A7ii body below.

  • Full frame f/2.8 in a shockingly small package
  • Weighs almost nothing in a bag
  • Sharp wide open

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Sony E 15mm f/1.4 G — $639

A great quality and fun wide prime lens to shoot with. Great for anything indoor, low light, and super sharp with that 1.4 aperature.

  • Wide, fast, and TINY
  • f/1.4 eats low light for breakfast
  • Great for video and tight indoor spaces
  • My "one lens, don't want to think about it" lens for a while
  • Hood and caps included

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Sony a7 II body — $600

My first full frame, still takes a lovely photo in 2026! Primarily used this as my secondary body when shooting at events. Older model, still works great and takes great photos - body is definitely used, but everything works great. Open to trades or combos.

  • 24 megapixels, in-body stabilization
  • Cheapest honest way into full frame
  • Being straight: it's been USED. Grip and edges show wear. Everything works, nothing rattles, shutter count on request

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Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 — $189

The classic first prime - a must have if you're shooting portraits or anything of the sort. Was my favorite prime lines before I started spending a lot more $$ on zooms.

  • Biggest jump in image quality a beginner can buy for the money
  • Everyone's first "whoa" photo comes from a fifty
  • Not a pro lens (autofocus hunts, soft wide open) but at this price who cares

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Sony E 16-50mm kit lens — Free with any other purchase

Tiny pancake, fits in a jacket pocket with the camera attached. Free if you want it with any other purchase :)

]]> 2026 CF3 Nationals https://simondamb.org/photos/2026-cf3-nationals https://simondamb.org/photos/2026-cf3-nationals Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg photos CF3 photography functionalfitness 14 photos 2026 CF3 National Championships at Hybrid Athletics.

]]> Coco & Pong's First Walk https://simondamb.org/photos/coco-pongs-first-walk https://simondamb.org/photos/coco-pongs-first-walk Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg photos PONGtheTORT COCOtheCAT photography Albums 10 photos First day outside for Coco! She did much better hanging out on her big brother Pong than Toast did at this age <3

]]> Coco Tiny Dancer https://simondamb.org/photos/coco-tiny-dancer https://simondamb.org/photos/coco-tiny-dancer Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg photos COCOtheCAT Albums photography 23 photos Coco loves sitting on her back legs.

]]> Toast In the Hall https://simondamb.org/photos/toast-in-the-hall https://simondamb.org/photos/toast-in-the-hall Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg photos TOASTtheCAT photography Albums 19 photos Toast wanted to prove he's still cute too.

]]> New Camera: Sony a7C II (ILCE-7CM2) https://simondamb.org/resources/new-camera-sony-a7c-ii-ilce-7cm2 https://simondamb.org/resources/new-camera-sony-a7c-ii-ilce-7cm2 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY After years of amateur photography it was finally time to make the switch to a full frame body, and it's glorius.

]]> Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) https://simondamb.org/resources/tamron-35-150mm-f-2-2-8-di-iii-vxd-a058 https://simondamb.org/resources/tamron-35-150mm-f-2-2-8-di-iii-vxd-a058 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY Full-frame E-mount zoom, f/2 at the wide end tapering to f/2.8 at 150mm. Covers wide through short telephoto in one lens. Big and heavy compared to the rest of the kit.

]]> Sony E 15mm F1.4 G (SEL15F14G) https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-e-15mm-f1-4-g-sel15f14g https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-e-15mm-f1-4-g-sel15f14g Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY APS-C wide-angle prime, 22.5mm full-frame equivalent. Fast f/1.4 aperture, 55mm filter thread, compact. Aperture ring can be de-clicked for video.

]]> Sony a6400 (ILCE-6400) https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-a6400-ilce-6400 https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-a6400-ilce-6400 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY My second camera in the Sony crop sensor family, after 6 months with an A6000 I jumped up to the A6400.

]]> Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary https://simondamb.org/resources/sigma-30mm-f1-4-dc-dn-contemporary https://simondamb.org/resources/sigma-30mm-f1-4-dc-dn-contemporary Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY APS-C standard prime, 45mm full-frame equivalent. Fast f/1.4 aperture, 52mm filter thread, around 265g. Compact low-light prime for the a6400.

]]> Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G (SEL1655G) https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-e-16-55mm-f2-8-g-sel1655g https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-e-16-55mm-f2-8-g-sel1655g Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY APS-C constant f/2.8 standard zoom (roughly 24-82mm full-frame equivalent). Pairs with the a6400. Serial 1813028.

]]> Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G (SEL2450G) https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-fe-24-50mm-f2-8-g-sel2450g https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-fe-24-50mm-f2-8-g-sel2450g Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY Full-frame constant f/2.8 standard zoom with a manual aperture ring. Compact walkaround lens, lives on the a7C II.

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