Upgrade advice
Oct 6, 2018 10:10:46 #
Been reading this forum for a while. Lot’s of good advice ( and some amusing discussions). I am considering a refurbished Nikon d600 or 750. I currently have a d5200 with 18-55 kit lens, 35mm prime, Sigma 10-20 wide angle, Tamron 18-400, and Tamron 150-600g2. Will any of those work well on full frame? If not, what would be a good all around lens to start with? Another question. As one who shoots scenery and mostly birds, am I as well staying with DX (7200 maybe)? Have even considered going to Sony rx10iv. Fairly new to this, and at 64 yrs. old am not likely to become pro. Thanks for any and all advice.
Oct 6, 2018 10:21:36 #
lwheeler54 wrote:
Been reading this forum for a while. Lot’s of good... (show quote)
In my opinion, considering that you enjoy photographing birds, and birds are generally small and fast, you may want to stay with a DX format for the extra reach without needing to use a teleconverter. That said, the D7200 would be a great camera for the task. If you have the budget, you may want to look at the D500 as well, a much better camera, and as an owner of a D750 and a D500, the D500 gets used far more than the D750 when it comes to wildlife photos. As to the lenses you already have, the only two that look like they be FX are the 35mm and the 150-600mm, a DX lens will not work well with an FX camera, so you would have some expense in upgrading your lenses as well as the cost of the camera if you decide to go full frame. Good luck with whatever you choose.
Oct 6, 2018 10:25:05 #
I currently have a d5200 with 18-55 kit lens, 35mm prime, Sigma 10-20 wide angle, Tamron 18-400, and Tamron 150-600g2.
No. Maybe (what lens is it specifically?) No. No. Probably.
No. Maybe (what lens is it specifically?) No. No. Probably.
Oct 6, 2018 10:32:38 #
Jim750
Loc: Easton,Pa
lwheeler54 wrote:
Been reading this forum for a while. Lot’s of good... (show quote)
Hi Wheeler, I purchased a refurbished D 750 from Nikon USA last year, it is an excellent camera.All of your lenses will work well with this camera as it has a DX mode and FX for full frame lenses. I think you will be absolutely thrilled with this camera, it has so much to offer. Just my opinion. Good Luck with whatever choice you make,I don’t think you can make a bad decision on any of the cameras you mentioned.
Oct 6, 2018 14:17:53 #
I hate to be the one to say it, but it really comes down to budget. FX lenses are typically about twice the cost of DX, and equivalent bodies can be even worse.
We decided that with two shooters in the family, we’d be better off sticking to DX and haven’t regretted the decision. Just remember that shooting DX lenses on FX bodies is paying for features and IQ that you’re not using to their full extent.
If you think you’re going to take the FX path, I agree that the 750 is a great choice - and not the most expensive one. If DX is the choice, the 7100 or 7200, depending on your feature needs and budget.
Andy
We decided that with two shooters in the family, we’d be better off sticking to DX and haven’t regretted the decision. Just remember that shooting DX lenses on FX bodies is paying for features and IQ that you’re not using to their full extent.
If you think you’re going to take the FX path, I agree that the 750 is a great choice - and not the most expensive one. If DX is the choice, the 7100 or 7200, depending on your feature needs and budget.
Andy
Oct 6, 2018 14:53:38 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
orrie smith wrote:
In my opinion, considering that you enjoy photogra... (show quote)
Just to add, you can use your DX lenses on an FX body, but you will want to go into menu image area -> auto DX crop. For birding, a DX body is a better choice and all your lenses will work fine. Like Orrie, I use both my D7200 and D500 bodies a lot more than my D800 body.
Oct 7, 2018 07:49:15 #
Oct 7, 2018 08:40:33 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
I seem to remember that there were issues with the 600 and that Nikon came out with the 610 almost immediately. I’d go 7200 for extra reach needed for birds.
Oct 7, 2018 08:44:01 #
mizzee wrote:
I seem to remember that there were issues with the 600 and that Nikon came out with the 610 almost immediately. I’d go 7200 for extra reach needed for birds.
I don't remember that.
Oct 7, 2018 08:51:56 #
The 24-120 lens came with my d750 kit. A fabulous package, refurb or not. You can’t go wrong. Your 35mm lens might be DX. It would not be optimal for a full frame camera. Their 50 mm designed for FX would be a better choice and it is not expensive.
Oct 7, 2018 09:36:09 #
If you go with the D750, a very good camera, it usually sells with the 24-120 f4 VR lens which is considered as an excellent optics. Your Tamron 150-600 and the 35mm prime, if made for FX bodies, will fit. You can use the others in cropped mode but I would not recommend that you do so. You buy a full frame camera to use lenses that will use the full size of the sensor.
Oct 7, 2018 09:58:53 #
mizzee wrote:
That may be the issue with the oil spots?I seem to remember that there were issues with the 600 and that Nikon came out with the 610 almost immediately. I’d go 7200 for extra reach needed for birds.
Oct 7, 2018 10:25:38 #
Ched49 wrote:
That may be the issue with the oil spots?
Yes. You are correct.
The 600 had oil spots.
Oct 7, 2018 10:56:48 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
if you are interested in birds I would stick to the small sensor. The d7200 and d 500 would be nice upgrades to the body. You have have decent lenses now.
Have you considered micro 4/3 camera" Olympus has a 300mm f4 lens (this is a FF equivalent of 600mm) It is expensive buy. Olympus and Panasonic, however, have other lenses that fit the bill for a lower price
Not the pixel size of a 16MP micro 4/3 is the same as a 24mp APS-C camera (e.g. D-7200). There are several micro 4/3 bodies with 20 MP. You could rent a try.
Have you considered micro 4/3 camera" Olympus has a 300mm f4 lens (this is a FF equivalent of 600mm) It is expensive buy. Olympus and Panasonic, however, have other lenses that fit the bill for a lower price
Not the pixel size of a 16MP micro 4/3 is the same as a 24mp APS-C camera (e.g. D-7200). There are several micro 4/3 bodies with 20 MP. You could rent a try.
Oct 7, 2018 11:04:12 #
lwheeler54 wrote:
Been reading this forum for a while. Lot’s of good... (show quote)
You may want to consider the Nikon P1000 for bird photography. It has a range of 24-3000mm, weighs a little over 3lbs and cost about $1000.
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