KS

Hi everyone! I am new to photography and to this great forum, which I find very interesting, informative and educational.

Three months ago I purchased a Nikon D750 and a Nikon 50mm 1.8 Prime lens. Although I really like the camera it is a bit heavy for me thus the reason I have not bought any additional lenses.

My question is whether I should sell my D750, and buy a mirorless camera and what kind? Also, I would need couple of good lenses for my upcoming trip to Greece. I like Architectural, Street, and Landscspe photography.
Any suggestions?

Thank you,
Kalliopi

repleo Loc: Boston

Any of the Sony A6xxx series would be a great choice. The 18-105mm F4.0 G is the only lens you would need. You should be able to buy them for what you will get for the Nikon and have plenty of change for all the ouzo you can drink.

Your Nikon will be grey market in Greece. You won't be able to get it repaired unless you have proof of purchase and proof of residence.

RolandDieter

Also look at 4/3 systems -- Panasonic and Olympus. More lens choices, some of them truly excellent, and less weight and bulk than the Sony 6xxx systems. I founds the 4/3 fit my needs far better than the Sony, which I had used for some time.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

If you choose a full frame (like your D750) mirrorless (Sony), you’ll find there’s not that much weight difference because the lens, which will be similar in weight to what you’re using now, will drive the overall weight. The next step down in sensor size (and high ISO performance) would be an APS-C body. There are several excellent choices, but let me recommend taking a look at Fuji. They provide great results and have an excellent inventory of high quality X mount lenses. My Fuji X-E2 with an image stabilized 18-55 lens weighs just over a pound and less if you choose a prime lens. Great IQ and low weight.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Love mine for travel!
I think it has the most intuitive menu/interface of any digital camera out there.

Dan R Loc: Way Way Way Upstate NY

Here is a great article someone posted last week comparing Mirrorless to DSLR and the size and weight.

https://petapixel.com/2016/04/04/sonys-full-frame-pro-mirrorless-fatal-mistake/

repleo Loc: Boston

....and is here is the rebuttal which the Sony knockers conveniently omit to mention !!!

https://petapixel.com/2016/04/05/defense-sonys-pro-mirrorless-cameras/

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

That Sony is a lot smaller than I expected.
Not in the market, but thanks for posting.

KS

Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply—I really appreciate it!
A mirrorless camera with asp-c sensor and light weight lenses makes a lot of sense.

Kalliopi

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

In that case, I’d recommend looking at the Fuji E-X3 or X-T2.

jackpinoh Loc: Kettering, OH 45419

Please visit a camera store and look at Olympus, Sony, and Fuji mirrorless cameras with lenses that are equivalent to 50mm EFOV. Olympus, Sony, and Fuji all make great mirrorless cameras and lenses. Anyone who buys a camera based only on on-line recommendations will run a high chance of being dissatisfied. Pay attention to camera controls as well as weight. Your comfort holding and controlling a camera is far more important than the marginal differences in dynamic range, low ISO noise, number of megapixels, etc.

For a light weight travel lens, I recommend a 24-70mm EFOV f4 zoom. (An alternative would be a ~50mm f1/8 prime and a ~20mm f2.8 prime.) If you decide to buy unstabilized lenses, a camera with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) will be helpful. A pocketable tripod is also useful when traveling.

For foreign travel, take at least one extra battery, battery charger, and a plug adapter for the charger. Most battery chargers can use 240v and only need the plug adaptor. Check the charger to see if it reads 120v and 240v.

Note: EFOV -- full frame equivalent field of view

KS

That is a very good advise, Jack. Thank you so much for your detailed response. Will be visiting a local camera shop very very soon as my trip is getting closer and need to learn the new camera. I will report back to this wonderful forum about my final decision.

Kalliopi

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

I feel your choices will be Sony and Fuji for APS-C and Olympus and Panasonic for 4/3rd. Right now 4/3rds has the best camera and lenses selection, but Sony and Fuji will continue to add to the body / lense selection in the future. And the 4/3rds systems will provide you with the least size, the least weight, and the least cost, but that system may not meet your particular needs. You will need to do your "homework" and go to a camera store to determine what meets your needs.

I can tell you that I have an Olympus E-M1mrII mainly for stills and Bill at Burkphoto can tell you that he has the GH4 because he needs both video and stills. And you could buy either of them and be totally unhappy with them.

Look at your needs carefully. Touching and feeling where the controls are can be important in deciding which camera to choose. And then look at both the initial cost and the cost of expanding one's camera bodies and lenses assortment. I know you can be very happy with your purchase of a APS-C or 4/3rds cameras if you go about it right.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

[as I see Trix also says] If you find a 50mm Prime too heavy, I don't see where you can go significantly lighter with anything comparable to a D750 (FF / FX) or similar Nikon. Say a zoom lenses on a Sony (FF) or other FF mirrorless camera, the camera might be slightly lighter but a big lens is still a big lens and will be hefty. Technically, a 35mm or 28mm or 85mm prime FX lens depending on speed might be about the same or slightly less in weight than a 50mm, but that is splitting hairs. For your trip with a FF / FX camera, WA to Portrait length lenses are probably best 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm. If you are at all used to the IQ you get with a FF / FX camera, I really don't think in the end you'll be happy with a smaller format of any kind. Perhaps do some weight training.

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

Hey, KS, I can't tell you what you should buy, although, if camera + lens weight is a problem, you might look at a good quality bridge camera (?), but I can tell you that any camera you are NOT comfortable with will NOT get used!! So yes, get into something other than your current camera!

And you will want a lens with some "reach" for your Greece trip!

Let us know what you decide on! And have a wonderful time learning your new camera!