What makes the most sense? At a work site, I have won some "points" that give me the option to get at no charge to me Nikon D5600 with Nikkor 18-55 f/35.5.6 and 70-300 f/5-63 lenses...

iamimdoc

At a work site, I have won some "points" that give me the option to get at no charge to me

Nikon D5600 with Nikkor 18-55 f/35.5.6 and 70-300 f/5-63 lenses plus Nikon Macro Kit Nikkor 40 mm f 2.8 + Nikkor 10-20 mm f/4.5-5.6 lens
or
Nikon D7200 w Nikkor 18-150 f 3.5-56 lens
or
Nikon D7500 w Nikkor 18-150 f 3.5-56 lens

I could probably pay an up charge for the Macro/Landcsape kit with the other cameras

My photography is places, buildings, outdoor stuff, things - not sports.
This will likely be my last photo purchase at my age as I keep things in good shape, a long time. Still use my D 200 without issue, for example.

I have an older Nikkor 28-200 lens

So, what makes the most sense here? Or none of the above?

Thanks

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I hate having to choose. On the one hand, it would be nice to get those lenses with the D5600. On the other hand, the D7200 is a very nice camera. Once again, I'm going to post my list of camera comparison sites. Also look for reviews of the lenses. If it were me, without doing any research, I'd take the D7200. It's a good camera, and that lens gives a good spread.

Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

ELNikkor

I'd take the D5600 and all those lenses. I like the light weight and fully articulating screen.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I have never used a D7200 but I have heard many good things about it so it has to be a good tool. The 18-140 lens I know is also a good lens and the D7200 with that lens make a very nice combo for a walk around that should very nicely take care of your needs.
The D200 could be an old camera but the images are superb in quality and very similar to those of the D2X. The colors are first generation implying that they are going to be pastel like, the way I personally like my colors.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

My choice would be the D7200 and have no regrets. You say you have another lens and can always buy more IF you need them. It is a great camera. But of course the choice is yours to make. Lucky you. Congratulations.

Dennis

jackpi Loc: Southwest Ohio

iamimdoc wrote:

At a work site, I have won some "points"... (show quote)

Take the D7500! Faster frame rate. Larger buffer. Has group AF. Better metering (including highlight weighted). Electronic front curtain shutter in live view to reduce mirror shock. Same sensor as the D500 (better dynamic range than the D7200).

See this review by Steve Perry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpIW0_0MQEg&t=881s

Steve DeMott Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)

jackpi wrote:

Take the D7500! Faster frame rate. Larger buffer. Has group AF. Better metering (including highlight weighted). Electronic front curtain shutter in live view to reduce mirror shock. Same sensor as the D500 (better dynamic range than the D7200).

See this review by Steve Perry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpIW0_0MQEg&t=881s

in addition to jackpi.... The 7200 & 7500 has a focus motor in the camera body. Some great older Nikkor lenses (D-Type) will not auto focus with the D5600. I bought a fantastic used 105mm f2.8 AF-D macro lens for under $300. This lens will not auto focus with the D3xxx & D5xxx series.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

dennis2146 wrote:

My choice would be the D7200 and have no regrets. You say you have another lens and can always buy more IF you need them. It is a great camera. But of course the choice is yours to make. Lucky you. Congratulations.

Dennis

I just reread your post and noticed you can also take a D7500. I would take that camera instead. Next time I will drink coffee before opening UHH.

Dennis

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

dennis2146 wrote:

I just reread your post and noticed you can also take a D7500. I would take that camera instead. Next time I will drink coffee before opening UHH.

Dennis

The D7500 for sure! I upgraded to one from the D7200 and although the 7200 is an excellent camera, the 7500 is even better. I was just saying to my husband how happy I am with it!

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

iamimdoc wrote:

At a work site, I have won some "points"... (show quote)

My choice is the Nikon D7xxx. IT has many of the features of the FX cameras and has a focusing motor built-in to the camera which allows a wider assortment of lenses. In the long run, it is a better built and more functional camera. The D3xxx and D5xxx are considered by Nikon to be "entry level" cameras and the D7xxx line is considered to be semi-pro.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

iamimdoc wrote:

At a work site, I have won some "points"... (show quote)

If it were me, I would grab the D7500 so fast I would become the FLASH.

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

Go for the 7200 or 7500. Wider lens selection, better technology.

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

I have D7200, D2X, D500, D610, D800, D810, D850 and D4 so with all these cameras to chose from I would not give up the D7200. The D7200 has an IQ that is different than the rest and is closer to my old D7100 which I sold. The D7200 has 4MP more than my D500 so I have a little more wiggle room for cropping. Each of the cameras I use for different purposes and each have special uses. Which camera you chose can only be defined by your needs, but for me I chose the D7200 and D500 for wildlife shooting, the D2X for B&W, the D610 for family shots, the D800 and D810 for portraits, the D850 for landscape and the D4 for night photography.

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

Brucej67 wrote:

I have D7200, D2X, D500, D610, D800, D810, D850 an... (show quote)

I agree wholeheartedly and you can use those FX lenses on all and not waste money buying DX lenses (which tend to not be built as well). Remember that Nikkor DX lenses tend to be entry/amateur grade plastic/metal/glass rather than semi-pro/pro level metal/glass lenses. Although, some of the DX lenses are pretty good, they are nowhere as good as their comparable Nikkor FX lens. Case in point is my DX 18-70 vs the Nikkor FX 24-85 which is roughly equivalent to the 18-70 given the FX-DX conversion... the glass/build of the FX lens feels much better and less flimsy. Just my opinion.

charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA

first off congrats on being able to get a free camera and lens...i would love to be able to be on that site...

secondly, i am not sure that i have ever heard of a nikon 18-150 lens...there are 18-105, 18-140, 18-300, 18-135, 18-200.

I have the d7200 and love it...opted to get this camera over the d7500...

iamimdoc wrote:

At a work site, I have won some "points"... (show quote)