Father’s Day is right around the corner, and there is no better gift than the gift of photography for Dad.
If you’re looking to get Dad the perfect gift for Father’s Day this year, look no further than this Father’s Day gift list. The gift of photography is one of the best you can give for Father’s Day. It doesn’t matter if Dad will be new to the art form or if he is a seasoned shooter. A new camera, lens, or some new accessories will make this Father’s Day even more special for him. We’ve gone through our extensive list of reviews and picked gear that will put a huge smile on Dad’s face this Father’s Day. The good news is that all of these items are available at fantastic prices! Check out the gear recommendations for Father’s Day below.
Father’s Day Camera Ideas
Fujifilm Instax Wide 300
In our review we said:
“The Lomography LomoâInstant Wide is a great, fun camera to use. But I personally feel it would have been made into a better camera if the lens had glass elements. That would have made this the ultimate instax wide camera for sure! But otherwise, there is very little to complain about. Youâve still got pretty good image quality, you can use it with studio lights, the build quality isnât cheap, and it offers you lots of versatility.”
Buy now ($149): Amazon
Mint Camera InstantFlex TL70 2.0
In our review we said:
“Whatâs so incredible about the TL70 is the feel, look, and experience. When you get that photo perfectly exposed then you feel joy and relief. When you screw it up, then you get heartbreak. Those emotions are important to photographyâespecially in a world where you can simply just shoot, reshoot, and screw up all you want.”
Buy now ($389): Amazon
Lomography LCA 120
In our review we said:
“The LCA 120 is a camera very much tailored towards street photography and street shootersâand we think that itâs one of the bestâif not the bestâoption when it comes to so many different parameters of image quality. The reasons for this are many, but it starts with the fact that the user shoots with medium format film to begin with. Then consider how good the lens is on the LCA 120. Combine the two together and youâve got a camera that renders images that a photographer will care about.”
Buy now ($429): Amazon
Sony A6000
In our review we said:
âThe Sony A6000 hands down has the best autofocusing system out there. While it isnât the fastest, itâs by far the smartest and most responsive, putting some DSLRs to shame in our tests for sure. Granted, Sony did this with an APS-C sensor and have yet to do this with a full frame sensor. If that doesnât bother you, then youâll have an autofocusing beast in the palm of your hand.â
Buy now ($498 w/lens): Amazon
Fujifilm XF10
In our review we said:
âThe Fujifilm XF10 is not only really well priced, but also capable of delivering beautiful images. Combine this with the compact size, the solid ergonomics, the small size that doesnât get much bigger, and the great battery life, and you have yourself a true point and shoot that you canât complain much about.â
Buy now ($449):Â Amazon
Canon 77D
In our review we said:
“There are surely a number of really interesting things about the Canon 77D such as the 24MP APS-C sensor, the interestingly pleasant ergonomic controls, the autofocus that almost never missed a shot, and Canonâs incredibly simple and straight forward menu interface that I wish everyone else would get half as right.”
Buy now ($649): Amazon
Fujifilm X-T20
In our review we said:
âFujifilm autofocus system is as solid as itâs probably ever going to be when it comes to single focusing point shooting. I feel the Fujifilm X Pro 2 outperforms the X-T2, and the X-T20 is right up there with the Fujifilm X Pro 2. It focuses quickly and accurately a majority of the time. Make the focusing point smaller, and it will become more finely tuned. But for street photography, I was genuinely surprised to know that I got a higher keeper rate than I thought I would when using autofocus.â
Buy now ($699):Â Amazon
Nikon D7500
In our review we said:
“This is a fantastic camera. The only snag I hit was the Bluetooth connectivity. There is a pet peeve in the photography community about hearing, âWow, great shot, you must have a fantastic camera,â implying that the photographerâs skill has nothing to do with it. I would say this camera is a great one to allow a new or intermediate photographerâs skill to grow to meet the challenge of the product. I could use this thing every day for a year and still be learning. It survived a trip that my luggage did not, and gave me the opportunity to take photos I will cherish forever.”
Buy now ($796.95): Amazon
Sony A7 MK II
In our review we said:
“When it comes to pushing and pulling the files at lower ISOs below 1600, it seems like youâve got all the RAW file versatility in the world. Using Adobe Lightroom, we pulled the highlights a full three stops and then continued to go even further. We then proceeded to push the shadows and lower the contrast overall in the image. As is expected, Sonyâs RAW filer versatility is top notch.”
Buy now ($998 w/lens): Amazon
Father’s Day Lens Ideas
Tamron 18-400mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD
The Best Travel Zoom Ever! Tamronâs 18-400mm ultra-telephoto 22.2X all-in-one zoom lens provides amazing telephoto capability for powerful close-ups (full-frame equivalent of 620mm on an APS-C camera). Enjoy wide to ultra-tele photography with this compact, easy to handle lens that provides the versatility only an all-in-one can offer. It’s ideal for travel photography to capture everything from stunning landscapes, neon-lit cities to portraits, and with its 1:2:9 macro, you can even capture beautiful tele-macro images of details and food. Rounding out this impressive lens is the moisture-resistant construction that gives you peace of mind when shooting in rain or snow and its image stabilization. Now get $100 Instant Savings at your authorized Tamron USA retailer.
Buy Now:Â Tamron
Sony 50mm F1.8 (Sony E Mount, Full Frame)
In our review we said:
âGenerally speaking in terms of nifty 50 lenses, you canât really get much better here. Sonyâs 50mm f1.8 is right up there with the Canon 50mm f1.8 in terms of image quality. Itâs got great color output, is very sharp, has very little chromatic aberration (and even then youâve really got to look for it) and bokeh that isnât bad overall. For $250, itâs hard to beat.â
Buy now ($198):Â Amazon
Canon 50mm F1.8 STM (Canon EF)
In our review we said:
âOf all the cheap 50mm lenses made, Canonâs nifty 50 has always reigned supreme as the niftiest thanks to both image quality and affordability. Very recently, however, the company chose to update its formula for the lens. The Canon 50mm f1.8 STM is a lens that, like its predecessors, is still priced rather affordably and also performs very well for the price point. In every single way, this lens is a step up and improvement from the previous version, and with that in mind it will surely serve a new generation of budding photographers very well.â
Buy now ($125):Â Amazon
Fujifilm 23mm F2 R WR (Fujifilm X Mount)
In our review we said:
“The speed when focusing with this lens on the X Pro 2 is very impressive. Itâs by far the absolute best lens in Fujifilmâs lineup for street photography and candid shooting due to its autofocus speed. When the focusing point is at its smallest, it will be a bit slower. But increase it and what it become a complete speed demon. With that said, let the camera choose its own focusing point and it will seriously surprise you with how fast it focuses.”
Buy now ($399): Amazon
In our review we said:
âEasy to use, overall, this lens is very nice. Feature wise the Nikon 50mm 1.8G does not need much. Thankfully, the changes in this lens were also not just cosmetic. This lens has been given more utility for DSLRs than its predecessor. It can be used on all FX and DX Nikon cameras. While itâs slightly more expensive than its predecessor, it is worth the cost. Itâs such a nice lens. Itâs a lens that will never let you down.â
Buy now ($196.95):Â Amazon
Rokinon 14mm F2.8
In our full review we said:
“Rokinon has created an excellent lens with their 14mm f2.8. It is sharp, delivers some excellent colors, and is ergonomically pleasing. For the price you really canât beat it. Canon and Zeissâs options offer either autofocusing or assistance, but this lens offers essentially the same quality at a much more affordable price.”
Buy now Canon EF ($329):Â Amazon
Buy now Nikon ($310.17):Â Amazon
Buy now Sony A ($249):Â Amazon
Buy now Pentax ($249):Â Amazon
Sigma 50mm F.4 DG HSM Art
In our review we said:
“Sigmaâs 50mm f1.4 Art DG HSM is an exceptional lens. Starting with the design, it very much is in line with the companyâs 35mm f1.4 Art optic. The outside feels and looks like something that Hasselblad might make. It feels just so great in your hands that youâd never want to let it go. In fact, if youâre a big fan of the 50mm field of view you might never want to give it up.”
Buy now Canon ($713.19): Amazon
Buy now Nikon ($699): Amazon
Buy now Sony ($849): Amazon
Accessory Ideas for Dad
Godox Thinklite TT685 TTL
In our review we said:
“Let me state this: there isnât a single reason why this flash shouldnât receive the Editorâs choice award. The Godox Thinklite TT686S TTL flash is reliable, compact, and simply works. Not only that but it gives the user a whole load of options. You can do slow sync with Sony, second curtain flash, first curtain, it doesnât matter. Youâll get it and more importantly youâll get it at a damned affordable price point.”
Buy now Canon ($156):Â Amazon
Buy now Nikon ($156):Â Amazon
Buy now Sony ($152):Â Amazon
Buy now Fujifilm ($156):Â Amazon
Rogue FlashBender 2 XL Pro Super Soft Silver Reflector
In our review we said:
“The XL Pro Soft Silver can deliver lots of soft light right where you need it while also maintaining some sort of specularity due to its silver areas. Itâs very effective and is now probably one of our favorite quick portrait light modifiers.”
Buy now ($59.95): Amazon
Vanguard VEO2 235CB Tripod
In our review we said:
“The Vanguard VEO 2 235CB is a pretty damned good tripod. Itâs higher quality than many of the house brands retailers sell and Vanguard does it at a bargain of a price point. At a bit under $200, youâre getting a solid deal. If youâre a landscape photographer, travel photographer or an urban explorer, this is the tripod that youâll most likely want to bring with you.”
Buy now ($146.09): Amazon
Tenba Solstice 24L
In our review we said:
“The overall design, build quality (apart from that clip), ease of use, and configurable space make this a great bag for landscape photographers who like to take it all with them. If youâre a city dweller who likes to get into the wilderness on the weekends, or if you spend all of your time being one with nature and you have a lot of gear, this bag could be the one for you.”
Buy now ($199.95): Amazon
Datacolor SpyderX Elite
In our review we said:
“So should you go for the Datacolor SpyderX Elite? If you print a whole lot, heck yesâitâs pretty much an item that Iâd consider essential when coupled with a good printer that Iâm sure you have. If youâre tethered down to a workstation, then it probably wouldnât hurt all that much to use one. Editing images on an iMac has helped with more accurate and better color rendition when it comes to editing and then porting “
Buy now ($269.99): Amazon
Loupedeck+
In our review we said:
“Loupedeckâs original photo editing console was first crowdfunded on Indiegogo back in 2016. Taking user feedback on the original Loupedeck into account, theyâve now released the upgraded Loupedeck+. Think of Loupedeck+ as a DJâs mixing table, but designed with photographers and photo editors in mind, helping to speed up their post processing workflow.”
Buy now ($249): Amazon
Western Digital My Passport Wireless SSD
In our review we said:
“The My Passport Wireless SSD is a unit that we can highly recommend to photographers, videographers, and other creatives who need to backup and access their data while on the go and in locations not conducive to bringing/using a laptop. As well, when you are in those places where you can connect the unit directly to your computer, you will enjoy speeds that blow away any standard external drive that you have been using, likely reaching or exceeding the speed of the drives in your laptop (on the PC side anyway).”
Buy now ($186.50 – $738): Amazon
Neewer Complete ND and Graduated Filter Kit
In our review we said:
âI went out and actually bought this filter set. Itâs fantastic for the price point. Plus, I know that modern camera RAW files can fix any major issues that I encounter otherwise, and there is always a chance to fix it in post if needed. I simply cannot hate on something that I spent $20 on and get fantastic results out of that I really dig. The filter kit deserves the 5 out of 5 star rating Iâm awarding it.â
Buy now ($21.99):Â Amazon
Breakthrough Photography X4 Circular Polarizer
In our review we said:
“The X4 CPL is marketed as having the sharpest and most color neutral glass of any circular polarizer. While I appreciate technical quality and occasionally pixel peep, clients pay most attention to image content. I donât have any specialized equipment to test small quality differences and, in print, I canât discern a tangible difference in the sharpness of the glass. However, at about half a stop faster than my older polarizers, a faster shutter speed certainly does equate to sharper pictures.”
Buy now ($129-$199): Amazon
Editor’s Note: Certain items within the post are sponsored.
