Got a tamron 18-400 as a gift. Which camera should I buy?
Nov 22, 2017 14:23:11 #
Unless you're shooting bif or low-light, I'd skip the D500. How much and how often you shoot may determine the camera that you purchase, whether the 5xxx series or the 7xxx series. You should be able get a used or refurbished D7100 or D7200 at a very reasonable price. If you are a casual photographer, I'm sure the same would be true with something in the 5000 series, which are good but not built quite as sturdily.
Nov 22, 2017 15:08:38 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
My wife overheard me on various occasions talking about the Tamron 18-400. She surprised me with one in Nikon mount for my birthday. Unfortunately I shoot Pentax so I have to buy a Nikon body with or without a lens. Any advice? IMHO the 3000 series would be too basic, and a D500 too expensive. I am leaning towards the 5000 or 7000 series.
What a good wife you have Shutterbugsailer. All I get is....thats nice.... LOL
Rich...
Nov 22, 2017 15:31:37 #
Rich2236 wrote:
What a good wife you have Shutterbugsailer. All I get is....thats nice.... LOL
Rich...
Rich...
A lot of us on UHH have good and understanding wives, Rich. When I've made camera purchases, my wife has told me that I deserved to have something nice. How is that for an understanding wife?? Ofc I'd given up golf!!
Nov 22, 2017 15:35:14 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
My wife overheard me on various occasions talking about the Tamron 18-400. She surprised me with one in Nikon mount for my birthday. Unfortunately I shoot Pentax so I have to buy a Nikon body with or without a lens. Any advice? IMHO the 3000 series would be too basic, and a D500 too expensive. I am leaning towards the 5000 or 7000 series.
That's why I don't like surprises.
Nov 22, 2017 16:15:17 #
SteveR wrote:
A lot of us on UHH have good and understanding wives, Rich. When I've made camera purchases, my wife has told me that I deserved to have something nice. How is that for an understanding wife?? Ofc I'd given up golf!!
Believe me, I was just kidding. We have been married 53 years and she is the best thing that ever happened to me. We kid each other a lot, but if I really wanted something, she would say "go for it."
Rich...
Nov 22, 2017 16:20:39 #
Jim Bob wrote:
That's why I don't like surprises.
Would you have have liked a necktie or sweater more?
Nov 22, 2017 17:40:00 #
Check with Tamron, I believe they can switch the back plate, even better take it back to the store and see if they would have one for pentax
Nov 22, 2017 17:42:39 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
My wife overheard me on various occasions talking about the Tamron 18-400. She surprised me with one in Nikon mount for my birthday. Unfortunately I shoot Pentax so I have to buy a Nikon body with or without a lens. Any advice? IMHO the 3000 series would be too basic, and a D500 too expensive. I am leaning towards the 5000 or 7000 series.
D7200 on sale at B&H. Will meter with older AI Nikkor lenses in A or M modes and has a focus motor in the body. Has a crop sensor so your Tamron will have the field of view of a 600mm on a FF body.
Nov 22, 2017 17:46:55 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
I purchased a second D 7100 refurbished from KEH. It had 47 actuations on it. KEH is very reputable and stands by their sales.
Nov 22, 2017 19:11:02 #
I have both the D7100 and the D7200. I would recommend the D7200 mainly for the larger buffer size. Don't overlook buying a refurbished model, will save you a few $$$.
Don
Don
Nov 22, 2017 23:02:30 #
My Tamron 18-400 is mounted on a D7500 and it seems to be a great combination. I've only had the camera for a few weeks and haven't tried my other lenses on it.
Nov 24, 2017 09:42:42 #
SueScott wrote:
My Tamron 18-400 is mounted on a D7500 and it seems to be a great combination. I've only had the camera for a few weeks and haven't tried my other lenses on it.
Just picked up the D7200 at best buy with 18-55 and 70-300 lenses for 1K. Can't wait to try it.
Nov 24, 2017 10:15:47 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
Just picked up the D7200 at best buy with 18-55 and 70-300 lenses for 1K. Can't wait to try it.
Congrats great camera
Nov 24, 2017 15:00:50 #
AMEN to below post! I finally bought an A77ii for my A-mount lenses just so I don’t have to mess with all those adapters on my A6000.
Ron
Ron
Reinaldokool wrote:
You hit the one issue with Sony aps-c cameras. Tamron, Sigma, Tokina have all somehow missed the E-mount. Until that changes, I will continue using my old and tired Nikon 400 with a dumb adapter. It works, but why? I do have an A-mount and an la-ea3 adapter for my Minolta macro lens. Works fine, but I would jump at a long lens if they let me have one.
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