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Buy lenses, not cameras

That is why I've stuck with Canon.

Nov 06, 2009 at 05:56 PM

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Daan B wrote:
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Can anyone give me a valid reason to stay with the D700 over the MKIII?

And you are asking this on a Canon forum and expect a non-biased answer?

Ha!! I know I know...

I thought about posting it on the Nikon forum but then it would be skewed the other way.

Probably yeah... I have used/owned both systems, although I am a Canon exclusive atm... So, I can try to be non-biased

Let me ask you this: do you feel limited -in any way- by using the Nikon D700? If so, why do you think that a mkIII will be a more suitable solution for you?

Good question my friend, good question.

No, I don't feel limited by the D700 at all. It's a great tool. They're both great tools.

It's just....when I put that old 1D in my hands last night...it spoke to me. (sorry to be corny)

I do feel a little limited by Nikons lens selection though. I shoot mostly primes and they're all the old "D" lenses. They're old and clunky.

The L lenses have a "sexyness" about them that can't be described.

Nov 06, 2009 at 05:57 PM

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Daan B wrote:
Join the club

I know how it feels to one foot on each camp for over a year. I never had any problems with my Canon bodies, including my 1D Mark III that I sold quite sometime ago. I have been a Canon shooter since film days and somehow it lingers....no, persists, more like it. Nikon has great cameras and so does Canon. Again, that's my own experience which may differ than yours. I don't see any real advantage one system over the other in that respect. I could be happy with either system. As of right now, Canon has the edge in lenses, mostly their prime lenses, as I mentioned above.

Nov 06, 2009 at 05:59 PM

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Chad S wrote:
Daan B wrote:
Chad S wrote:
Daan B wrote:
Chad S wrote:
Can anyone give me a valid reason to stay with the D700 over the MKIII?

And you are asking this on a Canon forum and expect a non-biased answer?

Ha!! I know I know...

I thought about posting it on the Nikon forum but then it would be skewed the other way.

Probably yeah... I have used/owned both systems, although I am a Canon exclusive atm... So, I can try to be non-biased

It makes Nikon look dull by comparison... just like their colors (sorry, couldn't resist)

Nov 06, 2009 at 06:01 PM

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Chad S wrote:
I do feel a little limited by Nikons lens selection though. I shoot mostly primes and they're all the old "D" lenses. They're old and clunky.

The L lenses have a "sexyness" about them that can't be described.

I don't know about the sexyness of L lenses

but I agree with your assessment of Nikkor lenses. Those are comparable to Canon lenses before USM....

, although optically they are fine.

Nov 06, 2009 at 06:04 PM

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I love selected Nikkor zoom lenses (14-24, 24-70, 200-400, etc.) but their primes, except for the 200mm f/2.0 and longer lenses, are not quite as good as those on the Canon (a disclaimer here: to me, at least). The long Nikkor lenses are excellent but quite a bit more expensive than those of Canon plus they are not readily available. Keeping up with two systems is taking a toll and I am about to give up my "dark side" setup and just stick with one and that will be Canon for me

.. There are new and excellent Canon lenses, like the 17 TS-E, 24mm f/1.4 II, etc. to make up for the really top-drawer Nikkor 14-24mm. Now, I am just "praying" that Canon would upgrade the 24-70mm, incorporating IS with improved optics

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You too Joshua? The 17 TS-E and 24 f/1.4 II convinced me to give up the 14-24 which then pushed me to give up the rest of my Nikon gear. The only Nikon lens I miss even a little bit is the 200-400, though my stellar copy of the 100-400 is keeping me pretty satisfied.

Nov 06, 2009 at 06:13 PM

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Aravind, you must be my long lost brother....

Nov 06, 2009 at 06:19 PM

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Right now I have the following Nikkor lenses:

20mm f2.8
35mm f2
50mm f1.8
85mm f1.8
80-200mm f2.8
300mm f4

The only one that focuses half way decently is the 300mm f4. The rest of them are pathetic.

What's the point of having a sweet body like the D700 if the glass is disappointing?

I think I just solved my dilema...

The question now is: what Canon lenses to replace them with?

Nov 06, 2009 at 06:41 PM

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I'm thinking:

15mm f2.8 Fisheye
35mm f1.4L
100mm f2.8L Macro
70-200mm f2.8L

Or I could just simplify it for now with:

15mm f2.8 Fisheye (cuz I still need a wide angle)
24-70mm f2.8L
70-200mm f2.8L

Nov 06, 2009 at 06:54 PM

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Daan B wrote:

Hey, if you want to spent your money on corny and sexy stuff... Go with Canon

It makes Nikon look dull by comparison... just like their colors (sorry, couldn't resist)

Absolutely nothing sexy about the 1d-series bodies. Feels like holding onto a brick. I much prefer the curves of Nikons

Nov 06, 2009 at 07:15 PM

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It's strange how there are people who think Canon's control are really bad and you have people like me who can't figure out what Nikon's control are. Canon just comes to me I don't have to read the manual for most things. Nikon I scratch my head a lot.

Anyhow if you want to and it doesn't cost you why not? Unless you feel you'll flip flop again after...

Nov 06, 2009 at 07:17 PM

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I just sold off all my Nikon gear after using it the past year or so for the zooms. I started off with Canon and guess I'm just too accustomed to it. While the 14-24 is unequaled, I didn't find the 24-70 to be better than Canon's version. I'm not sure if Canon has retooled their factories or anything but the last two Canon 24-70s that I've purchased new within the last 2 years have been wonderfully sharp out of the box. Years ago I went through 4-5 copies just to get one acceptable one. Now I'm all Canon again and praying that their next 5D will have an AF system that at is at least comparable to the 7D.

Nov 06, 2009 at 07:29 PM

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Steve Ickes wrote:
Daan B wrote:

Hey, if you want to spent your money on corny and sexy stuff... Go with Canon

It makes Nikon look dull by comparison... just like their colors (sorry, couldn't resist)

Absolutely nothing sexy about the 1d-series bodies. Feels like holding onto a brick. I much prefer the curves of Nikons

But a sexy brick it is... measured by the amount of gear groupies that follow my @ss during weddings when I use my 1Ds3

Nov 06, 2009 at 07:31 PM

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Interesting, I am considering a switch from canon to nikon as I get ready to switch to full frame. Maybe I'll buy all your nikon gear.

Reasons to stick with canon in my opinion:
Great primes
Great sensors with more MP
lighter quality zooms (their f/4 series)
In general cheaper than nikon

Reasons to stick with nikon:
Stronger more durable low end bodies
I really like the duel memory card slots in the nikon D300s
better wide zooms (14-24 is wider and better than either the 16-35 or 17-40)

Nov 06, 2009 at 07:36 PM

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Steve Ickes wrote:Feels like holding onto a brick.

I actually feel like my D700 is more brick like than the 1D.

The 1D kind of melts into my hands. It feels like you're holding on to a well crafted weapon.

Nov 06, 2009 at 07:42 PM

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Well went tonight to Midwest Photo and held the D700 for the first time. I loved feel and quality of the body but I was totally lost when it came to operating it!

Seems like a very nice body but I am going to stick with my Canon equipment and get the 1D IV when released.

I do need a nice wide angle now.
I have the 35L 85L 70-200 2.8 IS, 100 macro

Nov 06, 2009 at 10:57 PM

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Ian.Dobinson wrote:
It depends on the lenses more than anything else.
The 14-24 is a compelling reason to stick with Nikon but the 85L and 135L are compelling reasons for Canon

he needs 2 bodies - they don't have to be the same brand.

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:40 PM

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akilah wrote:
Buy lenses, not cameras

That is why I've stuck with Canon.

time to buy sony then - zeiss autofocus goodness.

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:41 PM

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I heard that nikon 35mm 1.8 has reptty good quality, but I havent seen any pics

AGeoJO wrote:
I love selected Nikkor zoom lenses (14-24, 24-70, 200-400, etc.) but their primes, except for the 200mm f/2.0 and longer lenses, are not quite as good as those on the Canon (a disclaimer here: to me, at least). The long Nikkor lenses are excellent but quite a bit more expensive than those of Canon plus they are not readily available. Keeping up with two systems is taking a toll and I am about to give up my "dark side" setup and just stick with one and that will be Canon for me

Nov 07, 2009 at 12:03 AM

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Chad S wrote:
Can anyone give me a valid reason to stay with the D700 over the MKIII?

Yes.

You need to stop switching cameras looking for equipment nirvana.

Both brands are excellent and can produce very fine photography. In the end it is essentially a coin flip as to which to choose unless you already have invested in a lot of glass, etc. for one system or the other or you are one of a very small number of photographers with very specialized needs.

Keep whatever you have. Learn to use it well. Worry more about photographs and less about buying equipment.

Dan

Nov 07, 2009 at 03:04 AM

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Come on Dan, that would take all the fun out of photography.

Nov 07, 2009 at 03:11 AM

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chez wrote:
Come on Dan, that would take all the fun out of photography.

Exactly!!!

Nov 07, 2009 at 04:26 AM

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Chad S wrote:
Right now I have the following Nikkor lenses:

20mm f2.8
35mm f2
50mm f1.8
85mm f1.8
80-200mm f2.8
300mm f4

The only one that focuses half way decently is the 300mm f4. The rest of them are pathetic.

What's the point of having a sweet body like the D700 if the glass is disappointing?

I think I just solved my dilema...

The question now is: what Canon lenses to replace them with?

Well you went to Nikon and didn't get the two of the best lenses for it, 14-24 and 24-70, those two lenses were made for Nikon FX bodies.

Nov 07, 2009 at 04:32 AM

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Actually I had the 24-70, but I sold it so I could switch to primes. What a mistake that was. The primes I got kinda suck. Live and learn I guess...

Doesn't matter anyway, I'm definitely switching back to Canon, and their equivalent lens is just as good and roughly half the cost.

Nov 07, 2009 at 04:38 AM

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p.2 #25 · Thinking of Switching Back to Canon

Can you not get a Canon body and a lens and also keep the D700 and the 14-24 or whatever Nikkors u currently have? Best of both worlds!

Nov 07, 2009 at 05:26 AM


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