Is it still wise to invest in Nikon f mount?
Feb 1, 2018 17:38:14 #
I work for an investment company and to me an investment and a purchase of merchandise are usually two distinctly different things. I have thousands of dollars worth of camera equipment and to me it's not an investment because I don't generate revenue with them and they will probably never go up in value.
Feb 1, 2018 18:01:54 #
[quote=rmorrison1116]I work for an investment company and to me an investment and a purchase of merchandise are usually two distinctly different things. I have thousands of dollars worth of camera equipment and to me it's not an investment because I don't generate revenue with them and they will probably never go up in value.[/quote
I don't believe I mentioned any where about selling my gear for profit, in fact I have never heard of anyone doing that. To me an investment is anything I buy or spend time on.
I don't believe I mentioned any where about selling my gear for profit, in fact I have never heard of anyone doing that. To me an investment is anything I buy or spend time on.
Feb 1, 2018 18:09:35 #
[quote=karno][quote=rmorrison1116]I work for an investment company and to me an investment and a purchase of merchandise are usually two distinctly different things. I have thousands of dollars worth of camera equipment and to me it's not an investment because I don't generate revenue with them and they will probably never go up in value.[/quote
I don't believe I mentioned any where about selling my gear for profit, in fact I have never heard of anyone doing that. To me an investment is anything I buy or spend time on.[/quote]
Semantics.
To some, an investment includes the possibility of appreciation or return.
Otherwise it's just equipment, subject to depreciation (if you're in business).
I don't believe I mentioned any where about selling my gear for profit, in fact I have never heard of anyone doing that. To me an investment is anything I buy or spend time on.[/quote]
Semantics.
To some, an investment includes the possibility of appreciation or return.
Otherwise it's just equipment, subject to depreciation (if you're in business).
Feb 1, 2018 18:13:07 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
Semantics.
To some, an investment includes the possibility of appreciation or return.
Otherwise it's just equipment, subject to depreciation (if you're in business).
To some, an investment includes the possibility of appreciation or return.
Otherwise it's just equipment, subject to depreciation (if you're in business).
Indeed,
Maybe I should have worded it differently, though by reading the post I believe my intentions are clear, that I am investing into the camera system.
Feb 1, 2018 18:21:55 #
karno wrote:
Indeed,
Maybe I should have worded it differently, though by reading the post I believe my intentions are clear, that I am investing into the camera system.
Maybe I should have worded it differently, though by reading the post I believe my intentions are clear, that I am investing into the camera system.
You are just using current terminology - which is ultimately based on the "glass is forever" myth. I believe technology will cause future generations to view lenses differently, but we aren't quite ready for that yet.
Feb 1, 2018 18:22:27 #
karno wrote:
Indeed,
Maybe I should have worded it differently, though by reading the post I believe my intentions are clear, that I am investing into the camera system.
Maybe I should have worded it differently, though by reading the post I believe my intentions are clear, that I am investing into the camera system.
I think the intentions are clear. The number of people thinking of investment in financial terms is probably small. Most probably think as you do.
Feb 2, 2018 06:50:51 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
karno wrote:
I am on the fence about this and would like to her... (show quote)
Yes, they will continue to manufacture both. Because, small light camera's with long heavy fast telephoto's do not, and will not ever balance well hand held. Besides that, the choice of lenses for DSLR's are, and will be for years to come, much more extensive than those for mirror less. Nikon will not have as many mirror less lenses to begin with and the addition of new lenses will not be quick.
Sony introduced the A99II for the full size DSLR a few years ago and this year they will be replacing the cropped sensor A77II because demand is still there and will be for years to come.
GO AHEAD, BUY THAT NEW NIKON LENS AND ENJOY IT NOW.
Feb 2, 2018 07:34:59 #
Do believe you are seeing something that is highly unlikely to occur in any near or not so near future. Consider the recent releases of new Nikon cameras, the D500, D850, D7500, even the D5500, all F-mounts and the recurring rumors of new versions of current DSLR's circulating through out the web.
Feb 2, 2018 07:41:39 #
karno wrote:
I am on the fence about this and would like to her... (show quote)
I've been concerned about that as well, although I just upgraded my main camera and purchased two new F mount lenses.
I have serious doubts that Nikon will "hit it out of the park" with the first release of their large sensor mirror-less, and that's what it would take for me to switch mounts.
Judging be the mirror-less development times of the other main players I'll probable be too feeble to use any camera when Nikon gets it right.
Feb 2, 2018 08:22:07 #
karno wrote:
I am on the fence about this and would like to her... (show quote)
One huge advantage of Nikon cameras is the F mount, but, as you say, their mirrorless mount will be different. Phasing out the DSLR will take a very long time. I'll never give up mine, not unless Nikon starts giving away excellent mirrorless cameras. I don't spend much time in the future, so I concentrate on what I can do now. My F mounts work fine on my cameras, so I have no worries about what might happen in several years. I never hesitate to buy what I want when I want it. True, there might be something better in six months, but will I still be alive in six months? At worst, you can buy Nikon's great mirrorless in a couple of years and sell your F stuff on ebay.
Feb 2, 2018 08:22:30 #
TJBNovember wrote:
Do believe you are seeing something that is highly unlikely to occur in any near or not so near future. Consider the recent releases of new Nikon cameras, the D500, D850, D7500, even the D5500, all F-mounts and the recurring rumors of new versions of current DSLR's circulating through out the web.
Feb 2, 2018 09:44:39 #
Nikon and Canon did not pay attention when other manufacturers were producing and selling mirrorless cameras. Now it seems as if they understood their mistake because the market for mirrorless cameras is growing pretty fast. I for sure believe most cameras in the future will be mirrorless.
I do not believe that dSLR cameras will disappear. I do not believe the Nikon mount will disappear either. No manufacturer of mirrorless cameras that I know of offers a mirrorless camera that accepts old lenses manufactured for dSLR bodies except for using an adapter.
I do not believe that dSLR cameras will disappear. I do not believe the Nikon mount will disappear either. No manufacturer of mirrorless cameras that I know of offers a mirrorless camera that accepts old lenses manufactured for dSLR bodies except for using an adapter.
Feb 2, 2018 10:01:56 #
GED
Loc: North central Pa
jerryc41 wrote:
Nikon has supported the owners of their equipment as well as could be expected through many years of technological advances ( film to digital, manual to auto focus, etc.). I have been using Nikon equipment since 1972 and lenses purchased then still operate perfectly on my D810 as they have on F2, F3, F4, F5, and current cameras. I am sure Nikon will support your F mount equipment with whatever new systems they develop as that has always been a major part of their philosophy and is what has kept me and thousands of others in that system all these years.
Buy your new lens and enjoy it!
Feb 2, 2018 10:31:51 #
Until you hear an actual statement by Nikon about phasing out the F mount, don't worry about it. If you switch to another lens mount system, there is no guaranty that it too won't be phased out five, ten years later. Many lens mount systems have come and gone over the decades. Nothing is certain. That's why I never look upon lens purchases as "investments".
Feb 2, 2018 10:43:02 #
As others have said, Nikon has used and supported the F mount forever. In fact, when AF first hit the scene, they SHOULD have changed the mount like Canon did but they stayed true to the same mount for backward compatibility. It's not going anywhere soon.
As for the Z mount, it has a MUCH shorter flange distance so using your F mount lenses on it with an adapter will be a breeze.
As for the Z mount, it has a MUCH shorter flange distance so using your F mount lenses on it with an adapter will be a breeze.
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