SusanFromVermont wrote:
You are going to LOVE the D810, and the lenses you have will not disappoint you. On a DX camera they can only perform as well as the capabilities of the DX camera. On an FX camera their true capabilities are revealed!
Your friend gave you good advice when he suggested you buy good lenses before upgrading the body. My first DSLR was the D7000, purchased 5 years ago. During that 5 years I switched out my DX lenses for FX lenses, bought a great tripod and other peripherals such as filters and remote shutter release. Then last fall, with great discounts around the holidays, I bought the D810. Love it. And you will undoubtedly be surprised that the learning curve will not be all that steep. Some of the controls/buttons are set up differently or located in a different place, but you can find out all those things by going through the manual. For me the steep learning curve was when I got the D7000!
Enjoy.
Susan
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Thanks for the encouraging message. I have shot a couple of hundred images today, trying out the camera under different lighting conditions, and as you say, I have found the adjustment easier than I expected. I am finding it easy to navigate and set the camera up for different situations. My first discovery, yesterday, was in formatting a memory card. I was used to the multifunction button from my D5100 and then the D7200 as the OK, and thought there was a problem until I called Nikon support and they told me there was an OK button on the camera. And as you suggest, I am loving it.
nikonbrain wrote:
One d810 to another now you need some amazing glass..get the ebook from Thom Hogan it also has nikons and Thoms recommendations on lenses..
Thanks. Fortunately, I already have some good glass, because I have been buying FX lenses even though I had a DX camera. I have the Tokina 24-70 f2.8, the Tokina 70-200 f4, the Nikon 85mm f2.8, the Nikon 105mm f2.8 macro and the Nikon 300mm f4. Several years ago when I got seriously into photography, a friend told me to buy good glass rather than new bodies, because bodies come and go but good glass is forever. Now I have a great body, need to see how this new body treats this glass.
Hi all,
You have been generous in your advice on whether to buy a Nikon D810 or D750, and then helped me understand more about buying refurbished. As I posted earlier, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a D810 from Adorama. It arrived today, and when I unwrapped it, the camera looked brand new. I did a shutter count on the first image I shot, and it was 22. Again, thank everyone who responded to help me get to this point, and thank you Adorama for a very low shutter count refurbished camera. Now I have a learning curve to really get to know this camera.
Hi Hogs,
Thanks to everyone for your answers to my questions regarding the Nikon D810 and the difference in pricing for refurbs. Tonight I pulled the trigger on an order from Adorama for a refurbished D810. Thanks everyone again for your thoughtful and perceptive comments.
The 24-70 f2.8 is often mentioned, along with their 100mm macro. I own the 24-70 and highly recommend it. A friend owns the 100mm macro and loves it. I also own the 70-200 f4 and it is an excellent lens. In addition, I have owned the wide angle 11-16 and now own the 14-20 f2, which is an outstanding lens. Anyone who criticizes the durability of these lenses has obviously not had much personal experience with them. They are heavy and quite well made. Also, while it may be the case that third party lenses do not bring the same resale value as camera manufacturer lenses, they also generally sell for less in the first place--and I buy lenses to use and enjoy, not trade, so that fact is of little interest to me. I am a believer in Tokina for optical quality, build quality and value for the dollar.
Pixelpixie88 wrote:
I am thinking of getting this lens. Would use for landscapes but a lot of sports too. The sports would be sitting next to the court, so I would be close to the action. I have read great reviews on the Tamron...some even better than the Nikon. I would love to hear from those here that have either one of them. How do you like yours? (Especially the Tamron with the smaller price.) I would be using it on a Nikon D7200.
Thanks...Marsha
I own and use the Tokina 24-70 f2.8 and it is the lens that stays on the front of my D7200 most of the time. It is a very sharp lens and it is less than Nikon by far. It does not have vibration reduction, but at these focal lengths that is of marginal value unless you are shooting in very low light. I recommend that you look at reviews of the lens (DXOMark said it was sharper than the Nikon version) before you make a final decision. Hope you find what you want.
MT Shooter wrote:
Refurbs are not MAP priced, each and every dealer selling reburbs is free to set their own profit margins. If a dealer buys all of a certain model refurb from Nikon they do get substantial quantity discounts so there is a lot of room for potential customer discounts over Nikons "List" pricing.
Thanks for the info. So I should not infer that there is any difference in the refurbs, such as shutter count or physical condition of the camera body based on price. Is this correct?
Hi Hogs,
I am looking at buying a Nikon D810, probably refurbished. In looking at various sites, I note that Adorama has them for $1,996 while B&H has them for $2,199, and they are $2,444 on the Nikon USA site. Since Nikon prices are usually set by the company and everyone is within a few dollars, does anyone have any information on why the differences in price. I know Nikon USA had them on sale for $1,999 earlier this year. Anybody know what gives?
Please stop hijacking this post. It is not about Hasselblad, or about the best camera. It is an honest question seeking the experience of others with two very specific Nikon cameras. Please respond to the original post or to others relevant to that post and do not stray off into irrelevant posts.
I am assuming the 850 will be a very nice camera, and also very much more expensive than either of these. My thinking at the moment is that the price of both of these is likely to come down once the 850 is available, which makes buying one of them more feasible.
I currently shoot with a Nikon D7200 and am considering either a D750 or D810. I have read lots of reviews of both, so I am not looking for commercial reviews, but rather day to day use. My question is whether anyone has used both, and if so, what is your opinion on them regarding image quality, overall handling, and versatility in actual use, not in testing. Even though I am using a DX camera I own full frame 24-70, 70-200, 85mm, 105mm and 300mm lenses, so lenses are not the issue. My fundamental question is what benefits each would bring--and what limitations or issues would they have. Thanks in advance.
I have and regularly use the Tokina 24-70 f2.8 and it is an excellent lens. In DXO Mark testing, it beats Nikon, Tamron and Sigma for sharpness and in overall scores. I am not a professional, nor do I own Tokina stock. I simply use the equipment and am constantly amazed at the image quality the lens produces. I believe this is what the original post asked. Also, unless someone has actually used the Tokina product, comments about its durability is speculation at best based on opinion. Like noses, we all have opinions. But tests of the lenses are just that, tests. Disregard or accept. Your option. But they are about the only factual information one can get without buying, owning, and then evaluating products.
I have owned and used the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 and the 12-28 f4. Of the two, I think the 11-16 is sharper and it is an excellent lens. However, the lens I now use most for wide angle is the Tokina 14-20 f2. It is a very sharp, very fast lens and worth considering. Check reviews on this lens before you decide on a wide angle. I have used this on both my D7100 and D7200 and get good results.
jlockridge wrote:
I am thinking of upgrading from a Nikon D5100 to either a D7100 or D7200. I have read the specs for both and cannot see a big difference, am I missing something? Any thoughts, suggestions or current 7100 or 7200 owner testimonial would be greatly appreciated.
I upgraded from a D5100 to a D7100 and then when my 7100 was in the shop getting the lens mount repaired, I needed a camera and bought a D7200. I still own both the 7100 and 7200 and use both, but my go to camera is the 7200. While the two cameras are very similar, I would give a nod to the 7200, and they are available as refurbs at a very good price, so my recommendation is go for the 7200.
jradose wrote:
Does anyone shoot with the Tokina 11-16mm, f2.8, AT-X Pro SD IF DX autofocus lens? Do you like it? Is it compatible with the Nikon D5600?
I have owned and used this lens and it is a very nice wide angle. As many others have noted, the original version does not autofocus on Nikon cameras below the 7xxx series. The DX II version does autofocus on 3xxx and 5xxx Nikons. I used the 11-16 DX II on a D5100 and shot thousands of pictures, including some that won merit awards in local photo competitions. It is very solidly built and the autofocus was reasonably quick and accurate on my D5100. I now own the Tokina 14-20 f2, which I use on my D7200. It is also an excellent lens, though not as wide as the 11-16. Depending on your goals it might be worth consideration given the quality of the D5600 sensor, though it is a bit more expensive than the 11-16. It will focus on the D5600. In my opinion (shared by DXO Mark testing) the 14-20 is the sharpest of the Tokina wide angles along with being the fastest.