DX to FX upgrade question.
Dec 8, 2018 21:12:14 #
Lately I've been fighting off GAS attacks. I currently have two dslr camera bodies, D7100 & D200. I have several lenses and only 2 of them are suited for full frame, Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 & Nikon 50mm 2.8D. I shoot most with a Tamron 16-300mm. I shoot a variety of themes but landscape and architecture are favorites. I'm satisfied with the pictures that I get from the D7100 and I also like the bright light shots from the D200. Lately, I've seen a few very good deals on used and refurb D750 bodies. My question is, would I see a worthwhile difference if I go to a full frame body as opposed to what I currently have. I would also need to eventually buy some FX lenses. Would it be worth it? Thanks
Dec 8, 2018 21:22:46 #
Dec 8, 2018 21:30:43 #
Having just made the transition from DX to FX I can offer a little insight into the matter. My older camera was a 16MP DX and the "new" FX one is 24 MP (I believe both cameras you have, and are considering, are 24MP). Honestly, the difference is hardly noticeable to me. The files are much larger and you can crop more of the FX picture and still get good results however, the FX camera weighs almost double the DX and the FX lenses are more expensive, bigger and heavier. Maybe if I went to a 30 or 40 MP body I would see a greater difference in the pictures, but, the difference in price would be more than I care to spend. Bottom line for me is: the extra weight and extra cost of lenses made the switch much less appealing than I would have thought. Live and learn.
Dec 8, 2018 21:32:09 #
rcarol wrote:
The Tokina 11-16mm lens is a DX lens and is meant to be used on an FX camera in the DX mode.
You can use any Dx lens on an Fx camera body when you are in Dx Crop mode, but you will not get the full advantage of a Full Frame camera. Full Frame cameras are heavier, the bodies are larger and Fx lenses are expensive.
That being said, with a Full Frame body and lens, you get a considerably larger frame, and have more flexibility to crop.
Dec 8, 2018 21:35:26 #
rcarol wrote:
The Tokina 11-16mm lens is a DX lens and is meant to be used on an FX camera in the DX mode.
Thanks. I suppose all om lenses other than the 50mmD would need to be used in crop mode on a FX body. There's not much to be gained by buying a FX body and using it mostly in DX mode. I'm not willing to lay out a lot of money on FX lenses, so I think I'm going to continue using what I have and maybe go for a D500 later when the price comes down a bit.
Dec 8, 2018 21:40:56 #
PVR8 wrote:
Great decision and GAS has passed.Thanks. I suppose all om lenses other than the 50mmD would need to be used in crop mode on a FX body. There's not much to be gained by buying a FX body and using it mostly in DX mode. I'm not willing to lay out a lot of money on FX lenses, so I think I'm going to continue using what I have and maybe go for a D500 later when the price comes down a bit.
Dec 8, 2018 21:42:01 #
SonyA580 wrote:
Having just made the transition from DX to FX I ca... (show quote)
Thanks. What you say is very much inline with what I'm thinking. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to stick with the DX body and perhaps upgrade to another DX like the D500 when I can afford it.
Dec 8, 2018 21:42:35 #
In fact if you're not going to buy any FX lenses then the D750 will give you fewer pixels than your D7100 except for the 50mm.
Dec 9, 2018 00:00:37 #
PVR8 wrote:
Lately I've been fighting off GAS attacks. I curre... (show quote)
The two cameras you mention are both DX cameras! You like them both so they seem to meet your needs. So my question is simply: why do you want to spend the money for a D750?
Dec 9, 2018 06:14:21 #
SonyA580 wrote:
Having just made the transition from DX to FX I ca... (show quote)
I'll stick with my D7200 thank you. Not as *large and clunky,* expensive lenses, and it takes good photos if I do my job. I too had that GAS attack, but fought it off a while back.
Dec 9, 2018 07:00:14 #
DennisC.
Loc: Antelope, CA
The Tokina 11-16 f2.8 will cover a full frame sensor at the 15 & 16mm focal lengths, not the greatest on the edges but it will work.
Dec 9, 2018 07:06:58 #
PVR8 wrote:
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Unless you are a habitual high ISO/low light shooter or freakish about noise (the D7100/7200s handle noise quite well) stay with DX setup you have with a future upgrade to the D500... I too was tempted by the newer offerings, even the Z6, since I have both FX and DX lenses, but the GAS has passed! First, focus on getting higher quality lenses that will work on either, then maybe an FX body (mirrorless?) if the need warrants. Surprising the D750 is cheaper than a D500...
Dec 9, 2018 07:39:28 #
PVR8 wrote:
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What do you do that will so much better than what you are doing now? There is this guy Bryan Peterson. He is a successful photographer, author and has his hands in a variety of photography related business. On the front cover of one of his books, he states you can take great pictures with any camera.
Rather than be a leaf before the wind and scurry around getting the latest and for now greatest stay the course and use the tools that you have. See if your library has any of Peterson's books.
Dec 9, 2018 08:02:33 #
PVR8 wrote:
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I have both an FX Nikon D610 and 2 DX Nikon D7100 and D7000. While I started with a couple of DX lenses, I now have migrated to all FX lenses. The main reason is that, while a DX lens will work on an FX camera, it will cause the camera to shoot as a DX rather than an FX.. All FX lenses and All DX lenses will work on either camera, however a DX lens on an FX camera will either put the camera in DX mode or the image will only cover the center 2/3rds of the FX sensor and leave the outer 1/3rd blank. With an FX lens on a DX camera, the camera will just ignore and discard the additional 1/3rd part of the image.. you will only see what the sensor sees in the image finder. Both stiles work well but I have (over the years) managed to eliminate my DX lenses for better built and better glass FX lenses. NOTE: FX lenses tend to be heavier though because of the better (non-plastic) barrels and work and real glass for lenses.
Dec 9, 2018 08:49:33 #
Just went to the 24mp D750 from the 16mp D5100. I'm more comfortable with FX, maybe because I shot film for many years and still have all my AI lenses that I want to be using on the D750, as well as the excellent 24-120 f4 that came with it. (I doubt the 11-16 Tokina is FX).
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