Now seems like the best time to move back to Nikon as they are dropping prices here in Australia. I've realised it was a mistake moving over to Canon and can't wait to have a Nikon again.
The one thing I will miss is the lower prices though. Can anyone tell me if there is a definite answer as to why Nikon lenses are more expensive? Particularly the long telephoto primes.
I know this is subjective but I find the control interface harder to get accustomed to. It doesn't feel as nice as the Nikon and I just find myself wanting a D700, 14-24, 24-70 and the new 70-200. The only lens I feel may have an advantage that I have at the moment is the new 100 L 2.8 macro. I'm not exactly keen on Canons constant increasing of megapixels either, this is also personal opinion but I'd rather 12mp in a full frame than 21.
Jasin are you saying the telephoto Nikons produce better image quality than the Canons? I'm doubting that I'll buy a prime telephoto anytime soon but have my sights set on the 200-400. Of course Canon don't have anything like this lens so it cannot be compared.
Are you saying they handle lens flare better than the Canons? I never owned one of the larger Nikon primes at the time so I cannot be sure.
I'm curious about the Canon 50 1.2 which I think is nice. Would the Nikon 50 1.4 G be comparable in terms of image quality? I can't see it being any worse.
I went Canon a few years back when Nikon just didn't seem to be able to catch up in the high-ISO noise performence game - Canon was clearly the market leader at that point.
Then the D300/D3 came, and I promptly switched back
Current Nikon prices in Australia are definitely higher than Canons.
I agree Bonjour43MA, one of the reasons I switched to Canon was for the high ISO noise performance. Canon no longer have the lead in this area like they once did and if anything Nikon may be better.
If the rumours are true and there really is a new 24 1.4, 35 1.4 and 85 1.4 coming I'll be one happy Nikon owner. My plans are to get a Nikon D700 at the moment plus 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 to start the collection off.
Nikkor do cost more, but they are excellent and in a long run, it really doesn't matter. REason: you get hurt paying for a 24-70/2.8, you will probably not have to buy another for 20 years or ever.
If you are complaining about the cameras I might understand.
Bob
That is a good point nugeny. I don't want to complain about the higher prices just state that I'll miss having lower prices. I know you pay for what you get but I guess it's just that initial sting that hurts. I don't find the camera prices too bad as yet because I can have the D700 for $2475 compared to the 5D MII at $2720. I can't believe the D700 is cheaper as it is a better camera all round unless you need those extra few megapixels.
sjms I haven't had reliability issues with the Canons yet, maybe I've just had good luck though. But I have heard the Nikons are a more reliable camera and I value that very highly, it's why I use a mac.
It is all personal choice the reality is that neither canon or nikon is better than the other. It should be based on what you need as a photographer and which is easier to use for you. Both make excellent glass and bodies, MP and ISO performance no longer is an issue as much as you want to say it is D3s then here comes the 1d IV all the same. You really can't tell on a print a foot away that ISO is an issue on almost any camera, if you crop it you might be able to. Good luck with the switch, both Nikon will make out with your purchases and a lucky canon groupie will get your other equipment at a good buy and be very happy. Fuji needs to get back into the DSLR market and make bodies for both formats then this would never be an issue.
Most of the Nikon's you listed are much newer releases compared to their Canon equivalents which seems to make a difference. Compare the newer Canon 200f2 & 100 f2.8 IS macro with their Nikon equivalents and you'll probably find the Nikon's the same or cheaper.
Also I think the Nikkors have a longer warranty than the Canon's.
In any case Australian prices are just ridiculous to begin with which compounds the pain.
Current Nikon prices in Australia are definitely higher than Canons.
I agree Bonjour43MA, one of the reasons I switched to Canon was for the high ISO noise performance. Canon no longer have the lead in this area like they once did and if anything Nikon may be better.
If the rumours are true and there really is a new 24 1.4, 35 1.4 and 85 1.4 coming I'll be one happy Nikon owner. My plans are to get a Nikon D700 at the moment plus 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 to start the collection off....Show more →
looks like you're quoting DWI prices
they've been good to me with my 70-200 and 85/1.4 purchases
great prices and good service so far
