Hello from Chicago area: Hi-- I am new to the forum, but I have been taking pictures for ages. I learned on my father's Leica 1-G as a kid, and started with a Nikon F in my 20's. I've...

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Feb 10, 2017 11:58:12 #

Trustforce Loc: Chicago, Illinois

Hi--
I am new to the forum, but I have been taking pictures for ages. I learned on my father's Leica 1-G as a kid, and started with a Nikon F in my 20's. I've stayed with Nikon through the F3, but started with Canon digital Elph, and haven't taken film photos since. Currently I have a Canon SX-600 that my wife uses, and since 2011, a Nikon D5100. I have been thinking about going full frame, but I want to wait for the new version of the D750. I am hoping that it will have a new chip and image processor, and 4k movie ability, but none of the rumors about a replacement for the D750 have anything, other than maybe a 1/8000 shutter speed. I have a whole bunch of old non AF nikkor lenses, but need some advice on what full frame lens to buy. I have DX format lenses: 18-55 mm, 55-300 mm and 18-200 mm (which is the only lens I typically use now) Any thought about what FX nikkor I should buy with a new FX body would be appreciated.

Thanks

Feb 10, 2017 12:12:23 #

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

Trustforce wrote:

Hi-- br I am new to the forum, but I have been tak... (show quote)

You do not mention what you like to photograph. Unless you are shooting portraits, and/or need to print larger than 8x10, a cropped camera will do you just fine, especially since you already have several lenses for that type of camera. You may want to look into a d7200, or if the money difference is no concern, a d500. the d500 would be about the same price as the d750. I own both a d750 and a d500, and use them both. the d750 is great for landscape, stills, and portraits, but the d500 is capable of doing as good a job as the d750 if I only could afford one camera. Invest in a better camera, then when you buy lenses in the future, buy only FX lenses. In a couple of years, if you still want to upgrade to a full frame camera, you will have lenses to make the transition smooth, and you can keep the DX camera as a backup.

Feb 10, 2017 12:13:25 #

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Trustforce wrote:

Hi-- br I am new to the forum, but I have been tak... (show quote)

Welcome to the forum! There seem to be many of us who started back up with photography,so you should feel at home.

It appears to me that you have access to enough to carry you for a while! Lots of decisions for you that I'm glad I don't have to go through the process again! Enjoy!

Feb 10, 2017 12:13:37 #