When I was a photojournalism student, my first camera was a Nikon F65, recommended by my lecturer Shyam Tekwani. I didn’t know much about cameras back then, but I loved the lenses that I could loan from the university to pair with the body. 

Today my choice of cameras is still very much led by the availability of lenses. I recall using the Nikkor 20mm f2.8 AFD lens with my D700 - it was an awesome combo. I have used almost every 50mm lens in the Nikkor series, and each one has proven to be amazing. In choosing lenses for documentary work, I also consider their form factor. I tend to favour smaller primes that punch above their weight. The inconspicuous form also helps me to move around faster and with more ease. Most importantly, with smaller gear, I blend more easily into the surroundings, without calling too much attention to myself. I like how Nikon continues to innovate on their lenses in the mirrorless era. This allows me to remain who I am as a photographer as photography moves into newer frontiers of technology.