Need a first lense for a D7100 body only
Aug 12, 2014 09:28:48 #
mmike818 wrote:
Then we're in full frame territory (price wise).
Seems to me that if you have several L lenses, staying with another Canon body is the way to go. If the new 7D mk11 is $1800 or 2 grand you will be able to pick up a 7D at a bargain price. The 7d is still a great camera.
Aug 12, 2014 09:38:09 #
mmike818 wrote:
I've been a Canon shooter for 16 plus years. I presently own a Canon 60D; but am thinking seriously about purchasing a D7100. No I'm not bailing on Canon; I plan on using both. I've never used Nikon before; and my experience tells me to stay away from kit lens. I shoot some of everything; but love portrait work. If I choose one first Nikon Lens (to get my feet wet); what should it be...?
I know the AF-S Nikkor 18-105 is the "kit" lens for the D7100, but I bought mine as an upgrade for my D80. It's still my standard walking around lens for my D7100.
Aug 12, 2014 09:44:31 #
I've never really cared for Kits Lens. But if I could acquire the Kit for a good price; why not.
Aug 12, 2014 09:47:42 #
mmike818 wrote:
I've been a Canon shooter for 16 plus years. I presently own a Canon 60D; but am thinking seriously about purchasing a D7100. No I'm not bailing on Canon; I plan on using both. I've never used Nikon before; and my experience tells me to stay away from kit lens. I shoot some of everything; but love portrait work. If I choose one first Nikon Lens (to get my feet wet); what should it be...?
In the first place, you will have issues using two different systems and time will tell.
I have nothing against kit lenses made by Nikon, even their cheap 18-55 VR does very well optically. A good lens to start, in my humble opinion, is the 18-105 VR for general photography.
Aug 12, 2014 09:54:15 #
Aug 12, 2014 10:52:03 #
mmike818 wrote:
Why do you think I'll have issues?
The operating systems are different. In the film days I was an early adopter of Canon autofocus gear. The location of the controls drove me crazy so I sold the gear and went back to Contax. Later I tried Canon digital and had the same issues. My hands and brain follow the logic of Nikon more naturally. What I have seen in practice is that Canon shooters can adapt to Nikon pretty easily. Nikon shooters seem to get frustrated with Canon cameras pretty fast because the logic is very different. At the consumer level it is not as noticeable, but midrange and higher, the lines drawn between what gets a separate button or dial vs. what is buried in a menu seem to be a large source of the frustration.
Aug 12, 2014 11:32:17 #
I have a D7100 and I recently purchased a Sigma 18-250 w/macro for my wife's D5100. I borrowed it a few days ago, and Now I'm trying to figure out how to get it from her. Very sharp, built like a tank, and for $349.00 from B+H you can't beat it.
Aug 12, 2014 12:09:02 #
I hear you Watchcow. I'm a NYC City Bus Driver; and at the moment there are well over 7 completely different types of buses in the fleet. When a new bus is introduced we get a whole 20 mins training on the new equipment. I think it's the same for photography; being able to adapt to a completely new system; in the end should make one a better photographer. I Love Canon gear; just want to see what Nikon brings to my photography. And I look forward to the challenge. I'm sure the transition won't be easy.
Aug 12, 2014 12:24:21 #
I've had the D7100 for over a year now and purchased the 18-140mm lens with it. Buying it in "kit" form saves you $200.00! It's a great first lens and you won't regret it.
I went to DC for the 4th of July and used the 18-140 everywhere. Here are three pictures from the trip....
I went to DC for the 4th of July and used the 18-140 everywhere. Here are three pictures from the trip....
Vietnam Memorial
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Visitor from Florida
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Pierce Mill in Rock Creek Park
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Aug 12, 2014 13:12:48 #
You might also consider the Tamron 17-50, 2.8. I've had one for my Canons for years and it consistently delivers great results. I don't know how the Nikon version stacks up, but it's my main lens and I've used it on a Canon 30D and now a 60D. According to reviews I've read, the non-VC is sharper than the VC, plus it's cheaper.
Aug 12, 2014 13:33:13 #
Nice work there Brad. With talks of the D7100 version 2; I'm thinking maybe I should hold off for awhile.
Aug 12, 2014 13:47:16 #
mmike818 wrote:
Nice work there Brad. With talks of the D7100 version 2; I'm thinking maybe I should hold off for awhile.
The problem with DSLRs is that like all high-tech gear the camera you buy today will be obsolescent in six months and obsolete in two years. If we always wait for the next big thing to come out we'll never upgrade. I have said it before on UHH, but I'll say it again, my Nikon Fs were state of the photographic art for 25 years, but I am on my third DSLR in seven years.
Aug 12, 2014 14:02:54 #
That's so true... I'm just figuring once the new D7100 arrives, the original will come down in price.
Aug 12, 2014 15:11:22 #
mmike818 wrote:
That's so true... I'm just figuring once the new D7100 arrives, the original will come down in price.
It takes someone who is smart enough and strong enough to resist the urge to have the latest and best to follow that wise plan! :thumbup:
Aug 12, 2014 15:19:24 #
I mentioned the Sigma 18-250 earlier, but I agree with BradF that the Nikon 18-140 is also a good choice. It came with my D7100 as a package deal. Since my wife won't part with the Sigma, the Nikon 18-140 is on my camera probably 75% of the time. There are sooooo many choices out there.
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