jeof1000

When i seek advice about buying fx camera d810 plus lens or d850, a lot of people advice me, don't buy fx. Instead buy dx camera plus lenses is less expensive, then afterwards upgarde to fx.... it's a bs advice in my opinion... coz i want fx.... and i don't to be in your situation upgrading from dx to fx, after you investing on the lenses... if i were you sell lenses and take a hit.. money wise... and put the money on fx lenses.... fx lenses is a bit pricey but good... 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8 or f4 if your on a budget.. cheers. Good luck...

2666loco

Nikon D700's are reasonable on ebay. I bought 2 and it is fx. I also have a lot of Nikon mount lenses and the D700 is one of the few cameras that will METER with them. Each has about 26000 clicks. I don't use them a lot. Shutter is built for 150,000 clicks and may go longer that that. I love them.

Murray Loc: New Westminster

I have a D7100 and a herd of lenses. I see no reason to change.

whwiden

I use both. The FF d750 is my most used camera. I can use my older manual lenses on it for the same Depth of field as my film F2. I also use prime lenses with autofocus. The 24mm 1.8 and the 85mm 1.8 are the best, and not too expensive. It is so good in low light, a super zoom like 28-300mm is acceptable for travel. The price on the D750 is excellent now, with a grip. For wildlife and sports I use a D7200, and now added a D7500. For travel, I have recently been using the D7500. I appreciate the lower weight and the 16mm to 80mm lens. Now the DX is good enough that you might use it in low light with careful lens selection and technique. If I did not have and use my older FF lenses I might stick with DX. One big difference is selection of ultrawide lenses, with better quality and selection in FF. If you like ultrawide, FF is an advantage.

Bluetick Loc: Flowery Branch, GA

If you are convinced that full frame is the way you want to go, don’t forget the fact that Nikon has just introduced its new “Z” line of mirrorless full frame cameras; the Z6 and Z7. They are adding a Z line of lenses as the lens mount is different from the standard Nikon mount. They also have an adapter ($250) that will allow one to use current Nikon lenses, without loss of automatic functions. Check out www.nikonusa.com. P.S. I am in the same quandary 🙄

jjanovy Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

I'm in almost exactly the same situation - although now 80 and soon to be 81. I've been a reasonably serious photographer since the 50s, with, of course, all the collection of cameras. I'm not necessarily a high end equipment guy. I have Canons - SX50 and SX710 - for travel when weight and space are severely limited, e.g., African safaris, and Nikons for my "good" cameras - D3300 and D3400 (DX) and D610 (FX). My advice, from using all this equipment, would be to go ahead and spring for the new FX lenses. I have the standard ones that came with the D610 package and bought a wide angle to go with them. In general, I use these cameras for different purposes and situations, depending on what my travel situation is, how much control I have over the shooting conditions and opportunities, etc. For example, in Africa I had no control and appreciated the power and flexibility, including video, of the Canons. When I drive somewhere, and have complete control over my schedule, I always take the D610 in addition to whatever else I take. So I'd say buy the FX lenses. You're old enough to splurge on yourself!

jeof1000

Question, is there a rule in photography that you need to learn to shoot dx first before you upgrade to fx? Hell noooo... is there a rule that you need to buy dx first before you buy fx? Hell nooo.. people... do you wan't others to tell you what to do?

Bluetick Loc: Flowery Branch, GA

Agree with Jeof1000 %

ChackbayGuy Loc: South Louisiana

When I got back into photography, I started with the FX D750. Since I like air shows, and am 75, found the D750 with a tele to be a bit heavy for one or two long days of shooting. Wound up with a D7500 and a Sigma 100 to 400 FX lens (gives a cropped equivalent of 600mm) for a package that is around 3 pounds lighter! Lots of good advice here, but unless you print wall size posters, not likely to be dissatisfied staying in the DX format. Do have GAS,though, and am trying to see if I really "need" a D500 for sports shooting.... Have fun, shoot more.... John

Murray Loc: New Westminster

Yeah, the D500 is lurking in my brain...only a matter of time until I crack.

RickL Loc: Vail, Az

I am 75 and made the transition from a D7000 DX to a D810 Fx. While the 810 is heavier it is still very easy to manage. I own a collection of fx and dx lenses but purchased all fx lenses since purchasing the D810. I shoot action nature and require high quality photos in 18x20 format. If you don't need that then a D500 would serve you well. If you need full frame, the D810 would serve you for years. Just plan your best lens purchases.

Rick

BebuLamar

I agree with you. You did right to start with an FX camera. The OP started with the DX camera and lenses and now it can be quite expensive to switch to FX. DX is fine if you don't want to switch to FX later. Upgrading is not cost effective.

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

An alternative would be the D500 which by all reports is an outstanding camera and compatible with all your DX glass. I added an FX to my kit and frankly do not notice a difference in many photos. (Please note, I said many, not all) The FF does more in certain situations such as low light.

dukepresley

I will not offer advice, but instead tell you what I did. I am 76, travel extensively (multiple trips to Europe) and so travel photos are what I mostly do (+ some landscape). First foray into photography was a D50, then D90, then D300s. I had an assortment of DX lens, but mostly used a faithful 17-55 F.2.8. Also had a 50mm 1.8, 12-24mm & an old 80-200 f2.8. A couple of years ago, ventured into FF world with a used D700 (interestingly enough, it was from Abe's of Maine and a good transaction. I know they are generally blasted on this site.) Bought a 24-120 but didn't really like its focus, so bought a 24-70 f/2.8. Liked what I saw and so went ahead and bought a new D750 (special holiday pricing at a local shop) after selling a lot of my old DX stuff.

I have been pleased with FF in general, and haven't had the time until this afternoon to unpack my new D750. It will be a pleasure, I suppose, as it has gotten good reviews from most sites. I recognize that it has been on the market for 4-5 yrs., so obsolescence likely will be a factor, but I have dealt with it before.

I admit that the weight of FF with lens is a factor in traveling, but am looking at a 16-35mm f/4, but haven't taken the bite yet.

Again, this is my situation and I would not presume to try to guide anyone to do anything. I do think that my shots have improved with my new array, but who knows...I took some pictures of my grandchildren recently with D300s (& 24-70) as I had a glitch with the D700 and I was satisfied.

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

I use both. I started with a Nikon D7000 (actually I had a D200 first but not for long) and was shooting in Yosemite one evening when I realized the guys next to me were making fun of and laughing at me because I had a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 lens on the DX camera. I walked over to them and told them I was planning ahead and they got the point. They turned out to be nice guys visiting from some other country. Since then I've purchased a D800 and then a D500 and just recently the new Z7 mirrorless. My D800 got fairly worn out as I shoot a lot and things on it were starting to go wrong so the Z7 is the D800 replacement and so far I love it. I have the adapter so I can use my Nikon 24-120, which is my go-to landscape/object lens, on it but I did purchase the mirrorless 24-70 lens, too. I continue to use the D500 for wildlife, it's a great camera for action shots and I just recently used it when out on a whale-watching boat. So, I use both as needed, whichever one will best do the job at hand. I did, at times, use the D800 in crop format, again, I use whatever is needed to do the job the best way possible and I don't worry about what someone else may say. I just keep on photographing and loving it. Do what works for you.