I would still get canon the nikon versions of my 2 most used lenses 100L and 100 400 are not the same
As far as I know Nixon don't do an affordable equivalent to the 100-400 and the Canon macro has a more up to date IS the canon version works at 1:1
After all my gear got stolen a year or two ago, I picked up a 40D/18-55IS in case I ever needed an SLR as it was a cheap option, but I really didn't use it. If anything, my iPhone 4s became my primary camera. Good enough quality for web posting and easy to post directly to facebook.
Now that I'm getting back in, Canon is a natural fit since I'm so used to them and know about the lineup of lenses and cameras.
The 5D3 looks like a great general purpose body that's also great for lowlight, landscape, timelapse, and video work.
I don't need more than 22mp and will often be shooting mRAW for many purposes. 10mp is great. (I shot with a 1D and 1D2 before the 40D.)
Nikon does have a few things I like such as the 14-24, but I like Canon's wide selection of lens options. I'm excited to be getting back into it.
After 21 enjoyable years with Canon I think it's time for a change. If I'd stay in FF or APS-C I'd still be in Canon (5D3 or 7D2 respectively) but I have decided to switch systems to MFT.
I'd stay with Canon because I need AF that tracks moving things. That narrows to Canon or Nikon and a DSLR format. As with an earlier comment, I'd like the D800's dynamic range and Nikon's 14-24. Otherwise, Canon remains on top of the class.
Gunzorro wrote:
I would probably own a nice Nikon body if it were designed to take Canon EF lenses with full compatibility. I wouldn't get rid of my Canon bodies, just have another option to use as needed.
One month later, and I'm much less inclined to have a Nikon body, even if it mounted Canon EF lenses. I'm more excited thinking about the possibilities of a used 1Ds3 or new 5D3.
Yakim Peled wrote:
After 21 enjoyable years with Canon I think it's time for a change. If I'd stay in FF or APS-C I'd still be in Canon (5D3 or 7D2 respectively) but I have decided to switch systems to MFT.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Cool. I thought you found mirrorless bodies unbalanced when paired with larger lenses? Anyway, what lenses do you have in mind?
I heart mirror less for point 'n shoot and keeping 24/7 in my messenger bag. It replaced my S90 and iPhone. But not for big glass, low light or action. Basically I reach for my DSLR when I need to do serious shooting. A small mirrorless like an E-P3 is extremely difficult to hold steady in low light. Basically too light and small to brace and it tends to bob around easily compared to a heavier camera. But it sure whips my iPhone...
I clicked Nikon, but its a close call. I already use the nikon 14-24 on my canon, and like shooting landscape. Nikon is lacking in several comparable lenses, 85 1.2, mpe-65, 70-200 f4IS, and 100-400L. However, I would probably trim down my equipment to a d800, the nikon 14-24, tamron 24-70 vc, nikon 70-200 VRII, a good macro lens (sigma 150 2.8), and a couple of fast primes (sigma 85 1.4, nikon 35 1.4).
I have no plans to move to Nikon, mainly due to my investment in lenses. But if I am candid, my perception of both brands is becoming increasingly influenced by the Sony sensors that Nikon use.
I am of course continuing to use my Canons with great pleasure, but I haven't bought any new kit from them for a while now, and have no plans to do so in the near future. I will await the release of the 5D4 with greater interest than usual.
No direct equivalent to the 50L, 100L or 70-200 2.8L (non-IS). Now that the 24-70 II is out Nikon loses the best FF normal zoom crown, a pretty big blow, so there's really not a lot of glass left compelling enough to warrant a switch.
35G is better than the 35L, but at an extra 500 dollars. The 14-24 is one of the best zooms ever made, but since I don't currently own an UWA I'm not especially keen to go out and drop 2k on one that can't accept filters.
Honestly, though, I hate Canon's ergonomics and would switch in an instant if I had compelling enough reason to. I started with Pentax, which is similar to Nikon in terms of controls. A year and a half after switching to Canon and I still catch myself trying to zoom in by turning to the right, focus to infinity by turning right and trying to change the aperture in M via the front dial (why can't I switch these, 5d2?!) when first picking up the camera after not shooting for a couple days.
Starting to get used to the rear wheel, though I'd still prefer a dial. I have to grudgingly admit the joystick, which I initially thought was useless, is pretty fantastic for switching focus points. That's the only thing I'm liable to miss. I buy all my gear used or at used pricing so if I had to switch systems I could do so at minimal cost. It took me less than a month to switch entirely from Pentax to Canon, moving around 5k worth of gear, and I lost almost no money in the process.
If it weren't for 2 items, limited glass options and EVF use during predawn and twilight (my favorite landscape shooting venues), I would most probably pick Sony.
At this point in time I would still stick with Canon for a number of reasons.
Personally, I much prefer their layout (ergonomics and menus). I've tried Nikon's and in reality I should prefer them more as they are more 'geeky' with more options in the menu but maybe because I'm not that an advanced photographer, I prefer Canon's simplicity. I really, really, really didn't like the first set of Sony Alpha's as they just looked and felt awful to me (too much carry over from Minolta digital SLR's and I had Minolta before selling it all to get Canon) though they look and feel much better now.
I also can get that many feel let down/put off/disappointed with the sensor offerings in the 5D MKIII but I still find it funny that people use one camera generation as a basis to consider jumping ship. When the first 5D came out, owners could feel they had the best such camera on the market for the price. Same thing for the MKII which was arguably the better camera than the D700. For me, I bought a 30D as it was better than the D70 I was also considering and this continued to my last purchase of the 7D which arguably the best cropped sensor camera on the market when it came out.
Someone always has to be on top. For many years it was Canon sensors and now Sony has hit one out of the park (which is good for them as prior to this round, they had the worse sensors compared to Nikon and Canon in my opinion) and Nikon gets to take advantage of that. It's maybe worse in that the high end camera cycles are around every three years but maybe that will change and there is nothing to say that Canon wont reclaim its top spot. And if it doesn't, then Canon users will be just like all the Nikon, Sony or whomever else users before... owners or really good cameras but just not the best in terms of X. I'd be waiting at least another generation to make me consider switching.
This is a very interesting thread for me, as I am considering the switch from Canon (which I have been using for 9 years) to Nikon. My consideration of this is very much driven by what I shoot and what gear I am prepared (or more accurately, not prepared) to buy.
I would say about 70% of what I shoot is wildlife. I use a 7D and 100-400L for that. I have found this combo to be generally good, but more and more often lacking. My last trip in a rainforest drove this home. The big disadvantage of the 100-400 is it's speed, especially at dawn, dusk and very overcast days. The big disadvantages of the 7D is the dynamic range (the range itself and how fast it shrinks as the ISO goes up) and the sensor noise starting around 1600. The number of keepers and/or amount of effort required pp at 3200 is not acceptable.
I am not prepared to buy nor carry fast 500mm or 600mm glass. I looked at the 5D MIII and it just doesn't have enough MP to crop to get an image comparable to the 7D resolution (It would give me about an 8.6MP file). On the other hand, the Nikon D800 at 36MP would give a cropped file quite comparible to the 7D, with better DR, noise and AF. Pair it with a 300 2.8 or Sigma 120-300 2.8 and some teles and I would be set.
The 7D is now over 3 years old and yet not a peep from Canon on a 7D MII. Put the Digic 5 in a 7D along with the AF tech from the 5D MIII (at least, based on what I have heard from friends) and they would have a great wildlife body. I keep listening for an announcement from them, but all I hear is crickets.
Sure is a high percentage of people who would switch to Nikon in a Canon forum. Just shows how much Canon is hurting in the sensor department, they have nothing on Nikon/Sony, nothing....
If I were to start over I'd still shoot Canon, although I'd rather like it if Canon would put Sony sensors in their cameras and did away with the wheel on the back of the camera and put a Nikon-like dial at the top of where your thumb sits instead. As much as I like my EOS 1V's, I'd love to be able to put Canon glass on a Nikon F6. To me, Canon glass is better and what's keeping me from jumping ship. So long story short, if I were to start over, I'd shoot Canikon or Nikanon
If I were starting over, I would buy a Canon 7D, put a 100mm macro L II on it, shoot panos in portrait mode and quit there. If you are thinking of switching to Nikon. Think twice. I am a long time Canon shooter, about 15 years. I bought a D800E and a 24mm f1.4 which has the resolution I want for landscapes, and does the job very well, but for Canon shooters the ergonomics are horrible. I will keep my Canon gear until they catch up sensor wise, then I'll have to decide what to do with the Nikon gear. Either dump it or pass it along. So for now I have two camera bags, which is one too many.
Paul
The only reason I would stick with Canon is because I'm familiar with it. Both Canon and Nikon make great camera bodies/lenses and both have their positives/negatives. For street photography I would prefer a mirrorless or rangefinder mainly due to the size. The EOS-M would be perfect for me if it had a tilt or even swivel screen, quick controls and Canon continues to make more pancake lenses.
Anyway, what lenses do you have in mind?