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Should I get kit lens with D600, or body alone?
Jun 19, 2013 19:19:41 #
I think you should get the body and use all of your lenses on it and see what you think. Maybe rent a lens you are thinking about buying and see how you like it. Check out Greymules posts he shoots with D6O0 and kit lenses. I Love my 24-85. I also have a DX Nikon and I could be using it while my D600 is being serviced but the thrill is not there LOL
Jun 20, 2013 05:31:48 #
Cornman wrote:
Hello Hogs, I have been doing my homework and deci... (show quote)
Tokina 16-28mm f/ 2.8 PRO FX is a nice lens for the dosh!
Jun 20, 2013 06:04:48 #
I have a D7000 and recently purchased the D600. I needed a midrange zoom for the D600 and after reading reviews went with the discounted 24-85 that came with the package. Very happy with the 24-85 results. Good sharpness and noticeable resolution improvement over the D7000.
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Jun 20, 2013 07:04:47 #
breck
Loc: Derbyshire UK
The guys at your camera store may not know what they're talking about. I do know that my D800 will automatically sense when I have a DX lens on it. I have a Tamron 10-24mm wide angle lens which is also DX. My D800 would have no problem shooting in DX mode with this lens. You may want to check to see if that is the case with the D600. My guess is that it is. The Nikon 10-24mm lens is also a DX lens. I think you should try your Sigma lens on the D600 before buying anything new based upon the recommendation of your salesman. He/she may not have been a Nikon expert.
Check the technical specs on the D600 below. It shoots in DX mode and is compatible with DX lenses. Whoever put that bug in your ear hadn't read the specs.
Why would you go to the expense of gretting an FX camera then shoot in DX mode?
Check the technical specs on the D600 below. It shoots in DX mode and is compatible with DX lenses. Whoever put that bug in your ear hadn't read the specs.
Why would you go to the expense of gretting an FX camera then shoot in DX mode?
Jun 20, 2013 07:18:34 #
Cornman wrote:
Hello Hogs, I have been doing my homework and deci... (show quote)
It has always been my impression that kit lenses allow you to get shooting with the new camera. You already have a wide selection of glass, so I'd recommend getting body only.
When you mount a DX lens on the D600, it will automatically go into DX mode (but you can set it otherwise) and the resulting image is a reduced resolution.
My best recommendation is to have some FX glass to mount on it. All that said, I will relate that I love my D600, and I'm thinking you will love yours as well.
Jun 20, 2013 10:39:41 #
He 600 can be set to automatically switch to DX when a DX lens is used. It works fine with my sigma DX lenses
Jun 20, 2013 11:21:25 #
If you're getting a D600, get the right lenses for it. Using it it in DX mode makes it like a 10 MP camera.
Yes you can use the 10-20 or 10-24 from like 17mm and above in FX, but it's not really taking full advantage of the camera.
Buy a 20mm AF-D for your 600 and you'll be happy
Yes you can use the 10-20 or 10-24 from like 17mm and above in FX, but it's not really taking full advantage of the camera.
Buy a 20mm AF-D for your 600 and you'll be happy
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Jun 20, 2013 11:29:33 #
breck wrote:
Why would you go to the expense of gretting an FX camera then shoot in DX mode?
Why would you go to the expense of gretting an FX camera then shoot in DX mode?
Exactly!!
If you're going to use the Sigma 10-20 on your D600, use it in FX mode from like 18-20mm.
Jun 20, 2013 12:57:51 #
I have a D600 and I use mostly the Nikon 70-200 f2.8, and the Nikon 24-70 f2.8. So far I seldom think I need another, but I do have a few more. I think my next will be a Micro.
Jun 20, 2013 14:56:46 #
Thanks for all the responses, my Big Sig, 150-500mm, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8, my Nikkor 50mm F1.4 and my new Nikkor 28-300mm VR II are all FX compatible, and I am keeping my D7000, so I can use the 10-20mm on that body just fine. I also found that the 10-20mm Sigma used on an FX body will cause vignetting at 10mm as well as blackening on the edges when used with the Full Frame camera, so I will probably only use that lens on the D7000. I may consider a Super wide angle later, for the D600, like the 12 - 24 mm Nikkor, but Later, I think my glass is covered, and I think I will just get the D600 Body only, for now! Boy, this hobby can get expensive!!! Thanks all, for your input, much appreciated, as always!!!
Jun 20, 2013 15:05:28 #
The DX mode has it's advantages...When shooting macro or with telephotos, the narrower angle of view allows for a tighter frame... Yeah you could crop the image from an FX lens, but then you are adding additional PP time & effort....I have a D7100, a crop cam. It also allows for another shooting mode of an additional 1.3x crop on top of the 1.5x...It the equivalent of a 2x crop (like Olympus cameras crop factor) ...To see detail in macro shots, you do really need to crop the image as most macro subjects are really small & even at 1:1 (lifesize) ,they take up a small portion of the sensor, with the crop sensor cameras & modes, less cropping need to be done in post. With the crop modes, the file size is reduced as well... Most of my lenses are FX (from my film days), but I do have a couple of DX lenses...They are all tools to be used & each has their place...
breck wrote:
The guys at your camera store may not know what th... (show quote)
Jun 20, 2013 16:06:12 #
I'll add my input to muddy the water. I purchased a Nikon f/4, 24-120 lens for my D600. Even thought the lens had had mixed reviews, I have been pleased with the results. I chose it over the 24-85 and the 24-70 because it has a wider zoom range. I use it most of the time with the D600. My second most used lens with the D600 is the Nikon f/4 16-35 lens. Sounds like that lens isn't wide enough to meet your needs, but I love it and recommend it highly.
Jun 20, 2013 18:12:27 #
I am afraid I am going to go against the trend. I have the 24-85 and it is much better than your average kit lens, in my view because Nikon realised than people who buy a D600 are after something better than a cheapie. You have got lots of lovely glass to cover all eventualities, so why buy it? Because the 24-85 is a great versatile well built sharp carry around lens and it is lightweight, something you are missing (apart from the 50mm f1.4 of course). So I recommend go for it, and enjoy.
Jun 20, 2013 19:41:57 #
Ruthiel wrote:
Which kit lense? Mine came with both 70-300 and 24-85. Nikons newer kit lenses do a very good job and they are lighter . The only lens I added was a 50 .
Dittos to Ruthie...I have the same set up... bought the nifty 50 lens also...and also purchased the book by Busch..tons of info there specifically for the D600
found out I use the 24-85 about 80% of the time...but I keep reading the Hedgehog everyday looking for something that will jump out at me for another lense.....but so far what came with the camera is working just great..
BTW I traded in my D80 and DX lens' and used that for SB 910 flash unit
Jun 20, 2013 20:51:28 #
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