Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Continuing the San Diego Diaries series as I navigate life in my mid-40s—transitioning from the world of a Creative Director to a full-time content creator. Today, we’re testing out a new piece of kit: the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D AF, an ultra-wide lens that might just be the new Vlogging standard.
We’re taking the lens from the home studio out to Carlsbad and checking out Sessions by the Bay, San Diego's first cannabis lounge. Whether you’re here for the gear, the San Diego vibes, or just some realistic mid-40s lifestyle, thanks for hanging out.
✔️ Mentions:
Laowa 10mm f/2.8: amzn.to/4sv97Ke
Humanscale Cable Management: amzn.to/4brVBB5
🌎 Connect:
Instagram: instagram.com/mikee.rogers
Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/mikeerogers
Shop My Faves: shopmy.us/shop/mikeerogers
Contact: hi.mikeerogers@gmail.com
📦 PO Box:
5073 Central Ave 411
Bonita, CA 91908
📷 Vlog Equipment:
Music: share.epidemicsound.com/6uyqw9
Main Camera: Sony ZV-E1: amzn.to/3HEtsXS
Main Vlog Lens: amzn.to/4kKXQ4J
Small Vlog Lens: Sony 11mm f/1.8: amzn.to/3p5XVYB
B-Cam: Sony a7c II: amzn.to/3XUCSqN
B-Cam Lens: Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8: amzn.to/3XUCLLT
Mic: Sony ECM-M1: amzn.to/3tgGQNC
📸 Fun to Have Vlog Equipment:
Canon PowerShot V1: amzn.to/43PAzJ9
DJI Pocket 3: amzn.to/46ukMwO
DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone: amzn.to/4anxmlo
Insta360 ULTRA: insta360.com/sal/go-ultra?utm_term=INRQSO1
Insta360 X5: insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRQSO1
🍿 Sub count: 20,812
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:37 Misfits Market
3:10 Outfit check
3:31 Testing out the Laowa 10mm f/2.8
6:45 A day in Carlsbad
8:21 Cooking a simple egg and veggie dish
12:06 Why I got a new lens for Vlogging
13:29 Best way to cut raw steak
14:14 Humanscale cable management unboxing
15:36 A dog’s life and a funny pet story about eating breakfast
17:44 Beautiful morning light in our backyard
18:21 Why I start my mornings with the sun
20:45 Lunch break in the backyard with the dogs
21:32 Checking out Sessions by the Bay
FTC: This video is not sponsored
Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage of sales made from those links. It’s a small way to support the channel, so thank you!
Continuing the San Diego Diaries series as I navigate life in my mid-40s—transitioning from the world of a Creative Director to a full-time content creator. Today, we’re testing out a new piece of kit: the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D AF, an ultra-wide lens that might just be the new Vlogging standard.
We’re taking the lens from the home studio out to Carlsbad and checking out Sessions by the Bay, San Diego's first cannabis lounge. Whether you’re here for the gear, the San Diego vibes, or just some realistic mid-40s lifestyle, thanks for hanging out.
✔️ Mentions:
Laowa 10mm f/2.8: amzn.to/4sv97Ke
Humanscale Cable Management: amzn.to/4brVBB5
🌎 Connect:
Instagram: instagram.com/mikee.rogers
Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/mikeerogers
Shop My Faves: shopmy.us/shop/mikeerogers
Contact: hi.mikeerogers@gmail.com
📦 PO Box:
5073 Central Ave 411
Bonita, CA 91908
📷 Vlog Equipment:
Music: share.epidemicsound.com/6uyqw9
Main Camera: Sony ZV-E1: amzn.to/3HEtsXS
Main Vlog Lens: amzn.to/4kKXQ4J
Small Vlog Lens: Sony 11mm f/1.8: amzn.to/3p5XVYB
B-Cam: Sony a7c II: amzn.to/3XUCSqN
B-Cam Lens: Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8: amzn.to/3XUCLLT
Mic: Sony ECM-M1: amzn.to/3tgGQNC
📸 Fun to Have Vlog Equipment:
Canon PowerShot V1: amzn.to/43PAzJ9
DJI Pocket 3: amzn.to/46ukMwO
DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone: amzn.to/4anxmlo
Insta360 ULTRA: insta360.com/sal/go-ultra?utm_term=INRQSO1
Insta360 X5: insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRQSO1
🍿 Sub count: 20,812
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:37 Misfits Market
3:10 Outfit check
3:31 Testing out the Laowa 10mm f/2.8
6:45 A day in Carlsbad
8:21 Cooking a simple egg and veggie dish
12:06 Why I got a new lens for Vlogging
13:29 Best way to cut raw steak
14:14 Humanscale cable management unboxing
15:36 A dog’s life and a funny pet story about eating breakfast
17:44 Beautiful morning light in our backyard
18:21 Why I start my mornings with the sun
20:45 Lunch break in the backyard with the dogs
21:32 Checking out Sessions by the Bay
FTC: This video is not sponsored
Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage of sales made from those links. It’s a small way to support the channel, so thank you!
