Jackdoor Loc: Huddersfield, Yorkshire.

It's DG -Sigma's shorthand for full frame. It's fine, though there's a hint of vignetting at the short end wide open.

Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA

It is funny I loved my D7000. and loved the cult lens the 18 200. I ask my landscape friends if shooting with very wides is cool as a dynamic but distorts the natural beauty of a great real frame.
I don't know if an upgrade is right here but I am sure this gentlemen knows what he likes. Good luck.

CO

Photographer Neil van Niekerk wrote an excellent article comparing the depth of field and perspective of full frame vs cropped sensor cameras. See the article here:

http://neilvn.com/tangents/full-frame-vs-crop-sensor-cameras-comparison-depth-of-field/

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

It will not give you the same angle of view! It will still be the same focal length, but the angle of view will be different (by the crop factor)!

Frank47 Loc: West coast Florida

I made the move a year ago to the FX D750 and the 24-120 f4 lens. Now I'm in the market for additional FX lenses . . . . . . a pricey proposition. So, perhaps consider staying in the DX D500 arena and purchase the Nikkor 10-24 f3.5 I used the 10-24 on my DX Nikon with excellent results. And, I still use it in crop mode on the D750. It is a very nice lens that gives you that range and you remain in the DX format. Your choice. You can't go wrong. Since my transition, I stopped thinking about the decision and just enjoy shooting like crazy!

drizztguen77 Loc: Tualatin, OR

I think that is part of my problem as well. I'm afraid if I never get a full frame body that I'll always wonder if I could do better with a full frame body. I don't want to make that decision after I've invested a ton of money in DX lenses. I would rather decide it now and invest in the lenses just once. I already have a FF telephoto and macro lens. So if I can get a FF wide angle and general shooting lens I would be covered and could use both the FX and DX bodies. It seems it would give me more options without buying a double set of lenses.

moonhawk Loc: Land of Enchantment

Keep your 7200 for the long shots, buy the D810 or 750--I recommend the 810--, and get maybe the 16-35 or the 20 1.8, or even the 24-120 f/4.

You won't regret it

drizztguen77 Loc: Tualatin, OR

Why do you recommend the D810 over the D750? When comparing them this is what I've found:
- D750 has almost identical controls to my D7200 so no issues when switching between them.
- D750 is almost the same as the D810 in every aspect except MP (24 vs 36), shutter speed (1/4000 vs 1/8000) and the anti-alias filter. My D7200 can do 1/8000 shutter speed if I need that fast and do I really need 36 MP? Probably not.
- D750 has built-in WIFI, D810 doesn't. D750 has better auto focus. D750 is better on higher ISO's.
- D810 is sharper due to the lack of anti-alias filter but not significantly.
- D750 is $1000 cheaper.

So I'm having difficulty seeing why I would get the D810. I'm curious as to why you recommend it over the D750.

I'll definitely keep the D7200 as my second body.

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

Ever consider renting a full frame camera and shooting some target photos with both cameras and comparing the two side by side. I have both full frame d750 and dx d7200 and rarely use the d7200 anymore. I do not dislike the quality of the d7200, i just prefer the d750, just personal preference.

drizztguen77 Loc: Tualatin, OR

I hadn't considered that. It's a good idea that I might look into doing. I'm not sure I would really see much difference until I do things like shoot higher ISO where the full frame is almost certainly going to excel.

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

a nice winter sunset might fill that need

moonhawk Loc: Land of Enchantment

You already have a 24 MP camera--the 750 won't be that much of a step up. Those extra MP are great for landscapes, where you're more likely to want to print big. Going from 24 MP with the anti aliasing figure to 36 without is a big deal, especially, again, for landscapes.

If you want cheaper and same controls as the 7200, why not a D610? I just think, as you've said you don't want to regret your purchase, why not go all the way?

Of course I'm a bit biased, too, because I own the 810 and I'm constantly blown away by the images it produces. I also use a D7100, another great Nikon.

Another thought--if you might switch to a D500 in the future, it's controls are mostly the same as the D810. I've pre-ordered a D500 for myself, partly for that reason, but mainly for the autofocus improvements and low light capabilities.

At any right, I'm certainly not trying to tell you what to do, just putting in my two cents. I'm sure you'll come to a decision before too long, and love whatever camera you get. I wish you happy shooting, whatever you decide.

drizztguen77 Loc: Tualatin, OR

Thank you for the explanation. I was just wondering why the D810 over the D750 and your explanation does make a lot of sense. I do think there is a good possibility that next years bonus will go to replacing the D7200 with the D500 unless there is a lens or something I really need worse.

I guess if I look at it that way and consider that if I need WIFI that my D7200 can do that then maybe the D810 might work for me. Ugh so many tough decisions.