Cameras and lenses for street photography

Street photographers have a wide range of cameras and lenses to choose from, and the choice of equipment depends on the style, budget, and needs.

Cameras for street photography can range from smartphones and point-and-shoot cameras to DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Smartphones and point-and-shoot cameras are compact and portable, and are good for candid and spontaneous shots. DSLRs and mirrorless cameras offer more control and flexibility, and are suitable for more planned and artistic shots.

Many of the Leica models (series M for example) are very beloved by street photographers. It’s a full frame digital sensor type camera, that successful due to pros of  comfortable portability and great image quality,  their con is their high price.

Lenses for street photography can range from wide-angle lenses to telephoto lenses. Wide-angle lenses are good for capturing the environment and the context of a scene, and are often used for documentary and reportage-style street photography. Telephoto lenses are good for isolating the subject and creating a sense of intimacy, and are often used for more portrait-style street photography. I personally use the 35mm lens and I think it is one of the best lenses for street capturing.

Here are some examples of cameras and lenses that are popular among street photographers:

• Smartphones: Some street photographers use smartphones as their primary camera, as they are compact, portable, and offer a range of features and apps for editing and sharing photographs. Some popular smartphone models for street photography include the iPhone and the Google Pixel.
• Point-and-shoot cameras: Point-and-shoot cameras are compact and easy to use, and are suitable for candid and spontaneous shots. Usually these include fixed wide lenses (35mm for example) Some popular point-and-shoot cameras for street photography include the Canon G7X and the Fujifilm X100F.
• DSLR cameras: DSLR cameras offer a range of features and controls, and are suitable for more planned and artistic shots. Some popular DSLR cameras for street photography include the Canon EOS 6D and the Nikon D750.

Mirrorless cameras: Mirrorless cameras offer a compact and lightweight alternative to DSLR, They have become popular in recent years and their use is increasing.