Xt 2 vs D500 delimma need advice urgent!
Dec 28, 2017 12:10:42 #
Hi everyone,this is my 1st post and need advice.
I am Ron 68yo retired advanced amateur photographer,hiker and
live 20 miles from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
My camera equipment consists of D300,105 f/2.8,70-300 vr g series and 18-55 dx lens.
I have a $3000 budget and do not sell my pictures, just do this for the enjoyment!!
Nikon has the d500 with battery grip on sale for $1796 until 12/30/2018 and i am getting the bug to upgrade.
with the d500 i am also considering the 17-55 f2.8 and 12-24 f4 lens used with the purchase, i am a Nikon nut.
Now the camera will be used in the national park 70% landscapes on the time
Would the fuji XT2 be a viable option for the d300 replacement or stick with the d500 ?
The XT2 purchase would be with battery grip and 18-55 kit lens and maybe 50-200 lens,am waiting for the
Fuji 8-16mm lens due early in 2018.Just because i have seen in forums that the 10-24 has issues
Also i am 6 foot 250 and can carry the nikon kit but really leaning towards XT2. Thoughts ??
Thanks Ron
I am Ron 68yo retired advanced amateur photographer,hiker and
live 20 miles from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
My camera equipment consists of D300,105 f/2.8,70-300 vr g series and 18-55 dx lens.
I have a $3000 budget and do not sell my pictures, just do this for the enjoyment!!
Nikon has the d500 with battery grip on sale for $1796 until 12/30/2018 and i am getting the bug to upgrade.
with the d500 i am also considering the 17-55 f2.8 and 12-24 f4 lens used with the purchase, i am a Nikon nut.
Now the camera will be used in the national park 70% landscapes on the time
Would the fuji XT2 be a viable option for the d300 replacement or stick with the d500 ?
The XT2 purchase would be with battery grip and 18-55 kit lens and maybe 50-200 lens,am waiting for the
Fuji 8-16mm lens due early in 2018.Just because i have seen in forums that the 10-24 has issues
Also i am 6 foot 250 and can carry the nikon kit but really leaning towards XT2. Thoughts ??
Thanks Ron
Dec 28, 2017 12:13:24 #
Dec 28, 2017 12:14:51 #
RonCron wrote:
Hi everyone,this is my 1st post and need advice. b... (show quote)
Buy the Fuji, Nikon is doomed
Oh and BTW, welcome to UHHDec 28, 2017 12:14:54 #
Dec 28, 2017 12:17:42 #
Dec 28, 2017 12:20:28 #
Dec 28, 2017 12:32:51 #
Here’s a thought. Keep the excellent, highly-rated D300.
Buy other Nikon lenses you are considering.
(And here’s the surprise) Buy a Fujifilm X100F with its fixed 23mm f/2 lens (35mm field of view) for landscape (and closeup shooting) in the parks (plus family, events & travel) when you don’t want to carry the Nikon.
Buy other Nikon lenses you are considering.
(And here’s the surprise) Buy a Fujifilm X100F with its fixed 23mm f/2 lens (35mm field of view) for landscape (and closeup shooting) in the parks (plus family, events & travel) when you don’t want to carry the Nikon.
Dec 28, 2017 12:38:25 #
RonCron wrote:
D500??
I can't answer your question but I think going for the Fuji is more expensive isn't that right?
Dec 28, 2017 12:38:48 #
Don W-37
Loc: Bangkok, Thailand
I think it is a simple decision. Both cameras will take excellent photos. If you printed the same scene from each camera, I doubt many people could tell one from the other. So the issue is which technology do you prefer. If you like EVF, go Fuji. If you prefer an OVF, go Nikon. It's your money so it's your choice. Both are great cameras, so you can't go very wrong in either case. Good luck and enjoy you new camera.
Dec 28, 2017 12:58:59 #
RonCron wrote:
Hi everyone,this is my 1st post and need advice. b... (show quote)
From the sounds of your lens selection I would guess you like to do landscapes.
With that, I would highly recommend the D750 over the D500 OR the Fuji for a wider view and much better low light capability.
Dec 28, 2017 13:26:47 #
rjaywallace wrote:
Here’s a thought. Keep the excellent, highly-rated D300.
Buy other Nikon lenses you are considering.
(And here’s the surprise) Buy a Fujifilm X100F with its fixed 23mm f/2 lens (35mm field of view) for landscape (and closeup shooting) in the parks (plus family, events & travel) when you don’t want to carry the Nikon.
Buy other Nikon lenses you are considering.
(And here’s the surprise) Buy a Fujifilm X100F with its fixed 23mm f/2 lens (35mm field of view) for landscape (and closeup shooting) in the parks (plus family, events & travel) when you don’t want to carry the Nikon.
rjaywallace that is an interesting option,I still can save $1000
Dec 28, 2017 13:27:25 #
Dec 28, 2017 13:50:02 #
MT Shooter wrote:
From the sounds of your lens selection I would guess you like to do landscapes.
With that, I would highly recommend the D750 over the D500 OR the Fuji for a wider view and much better low light capability.
With that, I would highly recommend the D750 over the D500 OR the Fuji for a wider view and much better low light capability.
MT shooter,yes if i was a pro selling images i would be all over the D850.
Mark Smith youtube channel has superb images
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOcRCTUHd3Y&t=3s
From all the responses here it will be the Fujfilm
Dec 28, 2017 13:54:44 #
Thank you all very much for all the responses very much appreciated.
Looks like i picked a well informed forum that people are willing to help
Looks like i picked a well informed forum that people are willing to help
Dec 28, 2017 13:57:26 #
RonCron wrote:
MT shooter,yes if i was a pro selling images i would be all over the D850.
Mark Smith youtube channel has superb images
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOcRCTUHd3Y&t=3s
From all the responses here it will be the Fujfilm
Mark Smith youtube channel has superb images
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOcRCTUHd3Y&t=3s
From all the responses here it will be the Fujfilm
Who said anything about a D850, not me. I recommended a D750.
Better than a D500 for what you want and less money as well.
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