Nikon dslr (Page 6): The D750 is a great FX alternative and it won't break your bank, but the problem is that it's been out there for a few years now, and according to the rumors...

rfar34687

The D750 is a great FX alternative and it won't break your bank, but the problem is that it's been out there for a few years now, and according to the rumors, there's a replacement coming out shortly. I to had my eye on the D750 to shoot the bejesus out of it on a daily basis and without adding mileage to my beloved D850, but if there's a new version coming out sometime this year, I would hate to have spent $1200 bucks in a body that's getting updated rather sooner than later.

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

LWW wrote:

If I didn’t need a new camera I’d be happy with a D3XXX.

The biggest, to me, reason for the D7XXX series is that it opens up all the NIKKOR legacy glass.

I used a D50 for over a decade and sold many prints.

A DSLR upgrade won’t do near as much as glass upgrades.

I also own a D3400 and a D50. Wonderful images from both cameras. Current and future lens purchases are f2.8 FX glass both for these two cameras and any future crop or full frames for even better IQ.The D3400 has been a wonderful value purchase and actually cost new half of what my D50 6mp cost new in 2005. And IMO its AF focusing is fine by me.

Wallen Loc: Middle Earth

Keep using your D3400. When you have reached its limits, then that is the time for you to get another camera. By that time you will know why you need to change and probably choose the best body you require.

As for the telephoto lens, any telephoto APS-C lens 200mm and above will do. Unless you are really really really serious about photography. I mean serious like doing sports indoors, or camping outside in a blind to take pictures of birds at dawn and dusk, then (and only then) you will need a telephoto with at least f/2 aperture, fast auto-focus and vibration control. Otherwise, stick to the Nikon 55-200 or other 200 and above mm APS-C Lens.

Note that i said APS-C. Budget FX lens such as the Sigma 70-300 f/4‑5.6 dg macro works fine on full frame but on DX cameras such as your D3400, its images will be soft and you will hate yourself from buying it.

Silverman Loc: Michigan

Through_MI_Eyes wrote:

I asked about a telephoto lens for Nikon d3400 and seemed like a lot of folks told me not to waste my time. Recommendations were to buy a different camera body but that cost a lot of money and money is tight. What does everyone think about the Nikon 7200? And sigma 150-600

Well, my opinion is buy what you can logically afford $$$, and buy lens that are made by your Camera's manufacturer, Nikon, Canon, Fuji, etc. As a beginner, I bought the Nikon D3300 and presently have 4 Nikon lens, my latest is the Nikon18-140 lens, which I use 80% of the time.

DBQ49er Loc: Dubuque, IA

rfar34687 wrote:

The D3400 has very similar image quality output as the D7200, I have owned both, I still use my D7200 for product photography, and my beloved D850 for everything else. The difference between the 3400 & 7200 are the controls and more semiprofesional adjustments with easier controls (more buttons and two wheels). But if you know how to set up and work your 3400, then you can get very much the same results out of it compared to the D7200. Having said that, I used to believe that original Nikkor lenses were always flawless, until my D850 proved me wrong. If I want to use my lenses with the D850, I need to fine-tune the autofocus on 10 of my 12 lenses. To save some money, I started using the new Tamrom lenses the G2 versions, and boy are they good, sharp and much less expensive than NIKKOR lenses. My favorite walk around long zoon lens today when I'm out there with my D850 is the Tamron 100-400mm f/ 4.5-6.3 this is a lens that you can get today for less than $600 bucks (international versions are fine). The only thing is that they need to be calibrated to the body, at least I had to calibrate it to my D850 so that I could get the sharpest results possible, and trust me, it's is sharp! So yes, don't focus on upgrading the camera body so much, instead, get good lenses and Lear how to take the best out of them, then, when you already know what you're doing and what you want, get a professional body. In real life, collecting lenses is exciting, but you don't need more than 3 maybe 4 great lenses that cover all focal lengths from 24mm all the way to 500mm. My lenses of choice today for my D850 are the Tamron 24-70 g2, then the Tamron 100-400. For longer zoom and great sharpness, I have the Nikon 200-500, and for travelling light, the Nikon 24-120 does a great job. My favorite lens from Nikon is a DX micro 40mm f2.8. that's the sharpest lens I own for product photography. Forget about the 50mm nifty fifties, that DX 40mm micro lens is the sharpest lens you'll ever attach to your D3400 or D7200, and the best of all, is less than $250 dollars. If you can't take good pictures with a d3400 and a $250 dollars lens, then better equipment will not solve your problem, time and learning will.

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How does one calibrate a lens to the camera? Any instructions would be helpful. Thanks

MikeFast

I would buy a Nikon lens for my Nikon camera.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

DBQ49er wrote:

How does one calibrate a lens to the camera? Any instructions would be helpful. Thanks

Only some lenses allow you to do that. The lens must fit into a dock. The only one I know of is Sigma.

Some cameras enable calibration of the camera to a lens. Once done the camera recognizes the lens and adjusts focus accordingly. For Nikons this capability starts with the D7xxx models.

DBQ49er Loc: Dubuque, IA

IDguy wrote:

Only some lenses allow you to do that. The lens must fit into a dock. The only one I know of is Sigma.

Some cameras enable calibration of the camera to a lens. Once done the camera recognizes the lens and adjusts focus accordingly. For Nikons this capability starts with the D7xxx models.

As I am waiting for my D7200 to arrive, I have a Tamron 18-400(my only non Nikon lens) that I am wondering if a calibration of the two will be needed/wanted? As you indicated you did it for a Sigma lens, that is why I wanted to know how such a thing happens. Again, can a hobbist do this and how?

IDguy Loc: Idaho

DBQ49er wrote:

As I am waiting for my D7200 to arrive, I have a Tamron 18-400(my only non Nikon lens) that I am wondering if a calibration of the two will be needed/wanted? As you indicated you did it for a Sigma lens, that is why I wanted to know how such a thing happens. Again, can a hobbist do this and how?

I have tested it but never found adjustment necessary.

Download your D7200 manual and search for the instructions. You can get it either through the Nikon Manual App or by downloading it directly from the Nikon site. I now do the latter and put them in iBooks.

I think you can use the camera to calibrate any lens. The Sigma dock only works for some Sigma lenses.

As long as you can read and follow instructions anyone can do it. You may want to download and print a sheet for the focus target. Google one. You’ll likely find some youtube videos on it also. e.g. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=52fBIp4BI84

My new Z6 does it automatically because focus happens on the sensor. But you can still adjust to have slight front or rear focus if you wish. My D5600 doesn’t have the capability, so I won’t be using it.

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

I've had the D90 and now have a D7100, D7200 and just arrived yesterday, a D500. I used the Sigma 150-500mm on all but the D500. I use a Sigma 150-600mm now. I bought the "C" version after watching several reviews...the "S" version is way over priced for very little improvement from what I've seen/heard. All perforemd very well, the D7200 is a brilliant camera and one I'll never get rid of..

DBQ49er Loc: Dubuque, IA

IDguy wrote:

I have tested it but never found adjustment necess... (show quote)

Thanks very much for answering my questions.

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

I have a D5300 with the Nikon DX 55-300 zoom and find it satisfactory in many instances. Of course if you go to a 7xxx series body then you can find new or used lenses that might not have focusing motor and there are less expensive. But the DX zoom is good and would work with your camera.

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

DaveyDitzer wrote:

I have a D5300 with the Nikon DX 55-300 zoom and find it satisfactory in many instances. Of course if you go to a 7xxx series body then you can find new or used lenses that might not have focusing motor and there are less expensive. But the DX zoom is good and would work with your camera.

The 55-300mm is a very underrated lens Davey...considering it's a "kit" (hate that name) lens. Only $299 over here...it's one of the sharpest lenses in my collection. Others on these pages that have it also say how good it is...I've won a few comps with mine..no-one ever said, "it's only a kit lens"...

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

SX2002 wrote:

The 55-300mm is a very underrated lens Davey...considering it's a "kit" (hate that name) lens. Only $299 over here...it's one of the sharpest lenses in my collection. Others on these pages that have it also say how good it is...I've won a few comps with mine..no-one ever said, "it's only a kit lens"...

Thanks for the support. I have two FF bodies, but often like the DX body and lenses because of their lightweight. BTW the DX lenses balance well on a DX body so the comfort factor helps me a lot.

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

DaveyDitzer wrote:

Thanks for the support. I have two FF bodies, but often like the DX body and lenses because of their lightweight. BTW the DX lenses balance well on a DX body so the comfort factor helps me a lot.

I have a D7100, a D7200 and just bought a D500 (yesterday) never felt the need to go FF...I tossed up over the D750 and the D500 but as I have severl DX lenses I took the 500 path...I do have a few FF lenses but they work great on the DX bodies. I do a lot of bird photography and the extra "crop factor" works well for me.