Opinions Please (Page 2): Everyone likes different things. If I were you I keep the 5D Mark IV because it's made in Japan and has a little bit larger sensor.

BebuLamar

Everyone likes different things. If I were you I keep the 5D Mark IV because it's made in Japan and has a little bit larger sensor.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

Hi Vinni....I'm not familiar with the Canon, but am familiar with the D850 and it's terrific. The question that comes up, however, is what do you have in the way of lenses? If you were to purchase the D850 you would need lenses commensurate with such a camera. My first suggestions would be the Nikon 10-24mm f2.8. The non-VR version would be acceptable, so you should be able to pick one up for $1400. What do you shoot? That would help me to know what other lenses to suggest, but the Nikon 70-200E FL ED runs $2800. I would not purchase the earlier 70-200mm f2.8 lens, although it runs $800 less. That's $6200 in equipment right there. If you want something a little longer, there is the 80-400mm VR for $2300.

vininnj2u Loc: Whiting, New Jersey, USA

Thanks for all the responses. I guess my decision is being fueled by the fact that when I went to get the 70-200mm lens I traded in a lot of other lenses and only had the 18-135mm STM lens which was my "go to lens". However, when I sold my 80D I sold it with the 18-135mm lens. Now I only have two lenses. I have the 70-200mm and the Tamron 150-600mm G2. I can return the 70-200mm and trade in or sell the Tamron. So there isn't much glass to worry about. So, I think now might be the time to switch. The only thing is waiting for the D850 to be available again. I was told by B&H that they won't get there shipment in until October 29th. So I have to find out what my local camera shop that I deal with has for a waiting time. Once again thanks for all the responses. Vince.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Wait for the 850. I received mine on the 8th. and I absolutely love it.

vininnj2u wrote:

Thanks for all the responses. I guess my decision ... (show quote)

vininnj2u Loc: Whiting, New Jersey, USA

SteveR wrote:

Hi Vinni....I'm not familiar with the Canon, but a... (show quote)

Thanks for the reply. I am varied in what I shoot. Landscape, wildlife and some family stuff. How do you identify the better quality kens by Nikon? Canon has the "L" series lenses and I see an awful lot of different "letters" for the Nikon and what appears to be higher prices. I don't want to put a low end lens on such a high end camera. Is Tamron a good alternative?

jcboy3

vininnj2u wrote:

As you all know, I just purchased the canon 5D Mark IV. Questioning my decision. Should I have gone with the Nikon D850? This post isn't meant to be Canon vs Nikon but rather just for information by comparison on the two cameras. I still can return the Mark IV and get the D850 when they are available again. I have made the comparison on B&H and am still undecided. Any thoughts greatly appreciated. Thanks. Vince.

Based on experience with the previous Nikon full frame consumer cameras (D750, D600/610), if you buy the D850 now just shortly after release, you will have to send it in on recall one or more times before Nikon works the kinks out. If you don't need your camera or have backup (but it doesn't sound like you do), then go ahead.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

jcboy3 wrote:

Based on experience with the previous Nikon full frame consumer cameras (D750, D600/610), if you buy the D850 now just shortly after release, you will have to send it in on recall one or more times before Nikon works the kinks out. If you don't need your camera or have backup (but it doesn't sound like you do), then go ahead.

I had no problem with my D800.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

vininnj2u wrote:

Thanks for the reply. I am varied in what I shoot. Landscape, wildlife and some family stuff. How do you identify the better quality kens by Nikon? Canon has the "L" series lenses and I see an awful lot of different "letters" for the Nikon and what appears to be higher prices. I don't want to put a low end lens on such a high end camera. Is Tamron a good alternative?

Here is a list compiled by Thom Hogan of Nikon lenses which he believes will work on the D850. He also indicates that he is going to test both Tamron and Sigma lenses for inclusion on the list.

http://www.dslrbodies.com/cameras/the-d850-blog/the-best-lenses-for-the.html

jcboy3

SteveR wrote:

I had no problem with my D800.

Lucky you. Some people had the left AF point issue. Some people got the mysterious "free maintenance service initiative".

SteveR Loc: Michigan

jcboy3 wrote:

Lucky you. Some people had the left AF point issue. Some people got the mysterious "free maintenance service initiative".

No, I did not have that problem or get the free maintenance service initiative. Lucky me!!

James C Loc: Southern California

Full disclosure I'm a Nikon owner & shooter (D750) but I don't limit myself by brand or model, I can take a pretty good photo with whatever camera you put in my hands. I have lots of friends who shoot wonderful photos with Canon.
However if I was buying a new camera today it would be the D850.

From all published accounts the 850 is probably the best full frame digital camera currently available.
You might as well go for the best right?

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

ELNikkor wrote:

You're looking back after getting the Canon. I say, since there's still time, get the Nikon and you won't look back...

Yea, then tomorrow he'll want a tilt/shift macro lens....., and guess what?!?! LoL
SS

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

vininnj2u wrote:

Thanks for the reply. I am varied in what I shoot. Landscape, wildlife and some family stuff. How do you identify the better quality kens by Nikon? Canon has the "L" series lenses and I see an awful lot of different "letters" for the Nikon and what appears to be higher prices. I don't want to put a low end lens on such a high end camera. Is Tamron a good alternative?

Most FF cameras can do landscape and family, and in most cases I'm not convinced you'll see a difference unless you zoom in and pixel peek. What kind of wildlife do you photograph, little-and-fast or big-and-slow.

I am surprised you have so few lenses. I have somewhat more than that for my lowly Pentax K-30.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Mac wrote:

The release of the Nikon D850 won't make your Canon 5D Mark IV stop taking good pictures.

No, but since the life cycle of a new model from Canon is l-o-n-g, and the D850 has the most updated hardware and software, the only solution in the Nikon.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

vininnj2u wrote:

As you all know, I just purchased the canon 5D Mark IV.

How would I possibly know that?