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Finally, a new camera?
MikeWithTheBike:
Hi guys!
The post on obsolete cameras inspired me to finally join and ask a question... It it time for me to update my camera?
I have a D90 and a D300 (bought used... a long while ago!) along with my still "new to me" Fuji XE1 with a pancake that I travel with (also bought used... for the price of the lens in 2014) . I was looking at updating my Fuji, since I've been enjoying the small size, but the refurb pricing on the D750 and used prices on the D810/D500/D7200 have me thinking... Maybe one more DSLR before they go away forever? I am obviously *not* a pro, and will probably never be at the level of posting my pics on here, but I was pushing the low light capability of my Nikon's... 10 yrs ago? Things are obviously better now...
I *think* I'd need one more lens to make a D750/D810 useful, and probably nothing for a DX. Unless someone has better advice, I *would* like to try a D750 refurb... I currently have:
Tokina 11-16
Tamron 17-50
Nikon 70-200 (original VR version)
I assume those are all DX only? I know the 11-16 will fill an FX frame at 16, but probably not the way to go? And the original 70-200 is to soft in the corners? Or good enough to use?
For primes, I have:
Voigtlander 40
Nikon 50 1.8 G
Nikon 85 1.8 D
Nikon 135 2
Nikon 300 2.8 AFS (Non-VR)
All good enough for a D750? Anything too long in the tooth? How's the focus with MF lenses?
So, with all that said, if I get a wide prime/short zoom and teleconverter (like the v3 of the 2x?), would I be all set with a D750?
Thanks for any insight and updating my outdated info!
Michael
Jack Dahlgren:
The D750 is a big step forward from D300 in low light. It should make some of those primes shine. I’d hold off on buying any new lenses until you figure out how the ones you have work. I think you have plenty of lenses.
Birna Rørslett:
There is no shortage of capable lenses on the list ... The 70-200 is FX and the soft corner is only an issue for special conditions (infinity focus at the long end). Most users hardly ever notice.
The 810 is currently to be had quite cheap and is a marked step up over the 800. Never used the 750 other than for quick testing and its ergonomics didn't suit my hands. This is of course something each user has to decide on their own.
FGAng:
Other than
Tokina 11-16
Tamron 17-50
The rest are all good. Get the camera and try them out.
Frank Fremerey:
The D750 is a good full frame camera but the build quality is not as good as the D500 or the D8xx or even the D600. As you have some DX lenses on the short end, the D500 could be a great idea. compared to the D750:
better build quality
much better white balance
faster and more reliable AF
great camera sound, very well damped
10 fps
ISO up to 20.000 very good
the D750 files have more editing leverage and feel more "analog", film like. The D500 character is superclean and I love its charm.
I love my D500 better than my D850!
PS DX lenses can be used on a D500 without limits
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