Nikon D810 Lenses
May 7, 2015 14:11:03 #
I want to upgrade my D7100 to a D810. I have quite a few DX lenses and would like to use them on the D810. I would have bought it today until I read a B & H Q&A which gave this Best Answer: "Your expensive full frame camera will default to the DX area of the sensor. Nothing wrong with that, but unless you plan on upgrading your lenses it is a big waste of money. I think you can tell it to use the full FX area, but your lens will likely vignette like crazy and you will not be happy with the results. The D810 is well known (as are all 36+ Mpix cameras for demanding top quality glass to achieve the best results. You need to consider why you are going to FF and make sure you can afford enough on FF lenses to make the transition sensible."
The D810 description calls it an FX or DX Camera and I am a little let down by the answer. I agree that Full Frame is the way to get Fantastic pix. I had hoped the answer would state that on a comparison with my D7100 the G810 pix would be significantly better.
Do any of you D810 users agree 100% with the B H Answer?
The D810 description calls it an FX or DX Camera and I am a little let down by the answer. I agree that Full Frame is the way to get Fantastic pix. I had hoped the answer would state that on a comparison with my D7100 the G810 pix would be significantly better.
Do any of you D810 users agree 100% with the B H Answer?
May 7, 2015 14:46:28 #
Yes.
You'll find the better lenses in the FX family.
That being said, at some focal lengths, DX zoom lenses may not vignette.
For example, my 17-55 2.8 DX covers the full-frame of the D800 at about 28mm and longer.
I don't use it that way, I was just curious, but it doesn't vignette.
You'll find the better lenses in the FX family.
That being said, at some focal lengths, DX zoom lenses may not vignette.
For example, my 17-55 2.8 DX covers the full-frame of the D800 at about 28mm and longer.
I don't use it that way, I was just curious, but it doesn't vignette.
May 7, 2015 14:48:06 #
Franku wrote:
I want to upgrade my D7100 to a D810. I have quite... (show quote)
I moved from the D5300 to the D600 and began acquiring FX Lenses.
Once I had some good FX Lenses I got the D800E and I'm so glad I did.
The difference of 24MP to 36MP is fantastic. You are going to love the D810 and don't worry you can sell your D7100 & DX Lenses to get FXs.
In the mean time use your DX Lenses till you get the FX replacements.
You are still going to get better pictures that with the D7100.
Craig
May 7, 2015 14:52:53 #
You have to decide why you want to upgrade to the D810. If it is for camera features such as frame rate, menu system or some other factors that relate to the camera and NOT the image quality, go ahead and you will have a very nice DX camera. If it is image quality or megapixels that attract you to the D810 you would be well advised to sell all of your DX kit and buy a couple of very good FX lenses to go with the D810.
May 7, 2015 16:06:41 #
May 7, 2015 16:26:27 #
Quick question....
I may purchase FX lenses to use on my D7100 until I learn a bit more about the D810.
Which all-around FX lens would be a good starter for me?
I don't take many Micro pix, very few telephoto and not many landscapes.
I take informal portraits and just simply everyday photos of things that are of interest to me. I am not a professional photographer and I would like a very good camera with good lenses. The D810 s my choice.
I may purchase FX lenses to use on my D7100 until I learn a bit more about the D810.
Which all-around FX lens would be a good starter for me?
I don't take many Micro pix, very few telephoto and not many landscapes.
I take informal portraits and just simply everyday photos of things that are of interest to me. I am not a professional photographer and I would like a very good camera with good lenses. The D810 s my choice.
May 7, 2015 16:30:32 #
Franku wrote:
I want to upgrade my D7100 to a D810. I have quite... (show quote)
Sell your DX lenses individually on ebay. Before you do, see what they have been selling for. Check the "Sold" box on the left after looking up your lenses. With a new camera, you will want new lenses that are appropriate for it. Do a lot of research and get a small number of top quality lenses.
http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/12/20/buying-new-lenses-7-questions-to-ask-yourself-and-key-features-explained/
http://improvephotography.com/gear/recommended-lenses/
And -
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/lenses
http://lenshero.com/lens-comparison
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx
http://www.lenstip.com/lenses.html
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare
May 7, 2015 17:00:47 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Check the "Sold" box on the left after looking up your lenses
Thank you very much for alerting us to the "Sold Box" I had no idea it was there.
What a Great Tool.
Craig
May 7, 2015 17:30:27 #
Franku wrote:
"Your expensive full frame camera will default to the DX area of the sensor. Nothing wrong with that, but unless you plan on upgrading your lenses it is a big waste of money."
Totally agreed. It's all in the math. APS-C sensors are 2/3 as wide AND 2/3 as tall as FX sensors, 16 X 24 mm compared to 24 X 36 mm. The lower pixel density of the D800/810 sensors gives better image quality then the D7100, but it also means that when you shift to DX mode, that area only contains 16 megapixels compared to the D7100's 24 MP. Hope you followed that.
Since I don't know your financials, I'll assume everyone's poor like me. :-D When I started contemplating full frame I started buying only FX lenses, but it doesn't have to break you. The D810, like your D7100 has a focus motor, so you can start with older AF Nikkor lenses if need be.
May 7, 2015 17:34:42 #
Franku wrote:
I want to upgrade my D7100 to a D810. I have quite... (show quote)
No. I don't entirely. If you were shooting with a D300/s which most of us would agree was a ground breaking camera and were satisfied with the images then you would be more than satisfied with a D810 in the DX mode.
16MP vs 12MP better noise, better camera all the way around. You lenses would be sharper. Even on the D7100 it is debatable which would provide better IQ.
Granted you would not be taking full advantage of the camera's potential but it's a good temporary measure until you can transition to FX lenses.
May 7, 2015 20:02:45 #
Jerry,
Thanks for your wealth of information. I looked at it all.
Still one more question....Can I effectively use an FX Lens on a DX Camera....ie my D7100?
Thanks,
Frank
Thanks for your wealth of information. I looked at it all.
Still one more question....Can I effectively use an FX Lens on a DX Camera....ie my D7100?
Thanks,
Frank
May 7, 2015 20:07:00 #
Can I use an FX Lens on my DX Camera....ie my D7100, and will it cause any problem or change?
May 7, 2015 22:33:01 #
You will really like the image quality of the D810. The Nikkor 24-70 2.8 is a very good starting lens to get even if it is a little pricier. Unless I am shooting birds, the 24-70 stays on my D-800.
May 8, 2015 05:55:58 #
Franku wrote:
I want to upgrade my D7100 to a D810. I have quite... (show quote)
get a24-70 2.8 and a 70-200 2.8 and you will not be disappointed
May 8, 2015 06:25:55 #
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To help offset your disappointment with the fitting advice from B&H, going from the D7100 to the D810 with DX lenses at first is like getting a number of new cameras. You can enjoy learning the new body and the improvements it offers right away, and each new well chosen FX lens will open up more of what the D810 can do. Not a bad way to ease the pain of the price tags.
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