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Patrick Cox wrote:
Hello,
I am thinking about a new camera kit but I have been away from photography for awhile so I could use some advice. I currently have a Sony a6000 with a few lenses that I plan to sell. My reason for selling the Sony is I would like to move back to a DSLR.
My plan is to buy a body and an upgraded "kit" lens and then I may later add an ultra wide angle zoom and then a telephoto zoom. (So 3 zoom kit.) I am also thinking I could go either way regarding FF vs APS-C. So whichever would be the best fit for me.
My main photography interests are Landscape and Travel. My landscape shooting is mainly from a tripod and travel is normally handheld (so IS/VR is important from that standpoint.) I would also like to stick with mainly zoom lenses.
Here are the initial kits I am considering... (prices are new. I understand I could look at used as well.)
1. Nikon D7500 + 16-80 VR ($1,846)
2. Nikon D610 + 24-85 VR ($1,996)
2b. Nikon D750 + 24-120 F4 VR ($2,296)
3. Canon 80D + 15-85 IS ($1,900 - body and lens purchased separately.)
4. Canon 6D + 24-105 F4 IS ($1,999) (Would also consider 24-70 F4 IS)
So...my assumption is that any of these kits would be pretty good options. But are there any compelling reasons to choose one over the others? Thanks!...Show more →
I have the 80D with 15-85IS and I'm considering switching to a D7500 or D500 with the 16-80VR instead: the 16-80VR is a sharper lens, 1/2-1 stop brighter and significantly lower weight. If the standard zoom is important that makes the Nikon DSLR an easy choice. I use my 15-85 mainly for cityscapes/landscape and general photography (people shots etc.); it is a lens with nice range but especially the WA end is lacking on 24MP sensors. For me the standard zoom is not the most important lens so I'm making the choice based on other factors (e.g. that Nikon has a very light/compact 4/300PF lens that Canon doesn't have). In addition, despite the recent catch-up at Canon, Nikon DSLRs still have better sensors. You really have to consider what other lenses you may need in the near future because even though both Canon and Nikon make great lenses, for specific purpose one or the other may be the better choice.
Where the 80D may be better than Nikon is Liveview (especially the dual-pixel AF, very convenient for e.g. macro shooting but IMHO still a bit immature) and possibly for some types of video use. Ergonomics are very personal so I won't give an opinion about that, IMHO one should be able to work with both systems as long as you don't switch brands constantly (apart from that, within brands ergonomics often differ wildly as well ...).
As to APS-C or FF I don't think you will see much gains from FF using compromised standard zooms like the Nikon 24-120 or Canon 24-105. The brighter 'pro' standard zooms are better but much more expensive and often much heavier as well.
I mentioned D500 because I sometimes see D500 kits with the 16-80VR that are almost the same price as the D7500 with 16-80VR kits ... Based on price and features the D500 seems an easy choice over here, except that the D7500 is lighter and low weight is important to me. Waiting to see if D7500 kit prices come down next year ;-)
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