Hi, it's m
Okay well the first question is are Nikon lenses compatible with every D-series camera, or are there special lenses for each one?
And the second question is this: I will be going on a 4-day cruise through the Bahamas. I was wondering what type of lenses I would want if I was taking pictures of the ocean and stuff on the islands? I'm looking for two lenses, one for subjects that are far away and one for closer subjects. I don't really have a specific budget as of now.
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1. Nikon D40/60/3000/3100/5000/5100 require AF-S (or sigma hsm or tamron built in motor) for autofocus. These lenses work on other D series as well.
2. Any other D models work fine with Nikon AF lenses as well.
3. Nikon 1 series lenses and IX series do not work on any d series
4. You need a D200/300 or better if you want to use Ai and Ai-s manual focus lenses.
As a general purpose vacation lens I think the 18-105 is hard to beat. Do make sure you use the lens hood. The second one "for objects that are far away" either the 55-200 VR or the new 55-300 VR (Saves a few extra steps)
if those figures mean nothing to you then play a bit with http://www.tamron-usa.com/lenses/learning_center/tools/focal-length-comparison.php it will give you some ideas.
1. Nikon D40/60/3000/3100/5000/5100 require AF-S (or sigma hsm or tamron built in motor) for autofocus. These lenses work on other D series as well.
2. Any other D models work fine with Nikon AF lenses as well.
3. Nikon 1 series lenses and IX series do not work on any d series
4. You need a D200/300 or better if you want to use Ai and Ai-s manual focus lenses.
As a general purpose vacation lens I think the 18-105 is hard to beat. Do make sure you use the lens hood. The second one "for objects that are far away" either the 55-200 VR or the new 55-300 VR (Saves a few extra steps)
if those figures mean nothing to you then play a bit with http://www.tamron-usa.com/lenses/learning_center/tools/focal-length-comparison.php it will give you some ideas.
Nikon D5000 versus Canon 500D, have found similar prices, which one is a better choice?
Kitty
Found these prices so far:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-Digital-Camera-incl-18-55/dp/B0020MLKF0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264628009&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-D5000-Digital-Camera-18-55/dp/B0025KV8Y0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264627973&sr=8-1
I am not sure if I should take into consideration that I own a pretty good Nikon lens (Nikon 50mm 1:1:8) Although I am aware that this lens is cheap, it is supposed to perform very well see http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/5018af.htm
Is it true that the newest Nikon DSLR's don't work with previous lenses designed for their Film SLR's? Or should I just not bother to take that into consideration and go for the Canon 500D, it is being compared to the Nikon D90.. which is still at a much higher price..
Thanks fhotoace & mad-e!
Think you have changed my mind and I should buy the Nikon... That direct comparison in performance has really swayed me.. At the end of the day it's about the picture quality. Great to hear from a D5000 user that it such a satisfying product! I will follow your advise and waste some poor sales mans time (knowing that I will buy it online) and have a little test "drive"..
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Here is a head to head comparison of the Nikon D90, Canon 500D and Nikon D5000
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/Image-Quality-Database/Compare-cameras/(appareil1)/294%7C0/(appareil2)/319%7C0/(appareil3)/320%7C0/(onglet)/0/(brand)/Nikon/(brand2)/Canon/(brand3)/Nikon
Is it true that the newest Nikon DSLR don't work with previous lenses? It is NOT true. I use lenses that are over 40 years old on both my D3 and D300 bodies.
It sounds like you have been talking to a sales person who wants to sell Canon's or someone who does not know exactly how auto-focus camera/lens combinations work
The fastest auto focus lenses made by Nikon, AF-S all auto focus just fine with any Nikon DSLR. Even the older AF-I lenses to too, but not as fast. AF-S lenses were mostly used by professional sports photographers because they could capture focus so quickly.
Canon's super fast focus lenses are called USM
What is unique about both AF-S and USM lenses it that they have ultra fast focusing motors IN the lenses.
Standard Nikon AF and Canon EF and EF-S lenses do not have internal motors, so tend to be a little slower when auto-focusing, which in itself is not a problem if you are just shooting everyday life photos, where extremely fast focus is not necessary.
Nikon AF lenses can certainly be used on the D5000, you will just have to manually focus (just like many photographers have for decades)
This will not be a problem since while you are leaning how to use a fully adjustable camera, part of the process is to actually learning how to manually focus a lens. By the time you buy your second camera (not an other entry level camera), it will be able to use not only all the auto-focus lenses, but older manual focusing lenses and you will have the skills necessary to use the manual lenses.
Okay, now that your mind is full of facts and figures, here is what you have to do to figure out which camera system is the best for you:
Go into a camera store and see which of the cameras fits your hands the best.
See which cameras menu is the easiest for you to use to make changes in ISO, camera resolution, white balance, mode switching and make EV changes (a camera with +5/-5 EV could be important to you).
Finally, take an SD card with you and test each camera at their highest and lowest ISO as well as when using the white balance that matches the light in the store as well as with it in the "auto white balance" mode.
Once you get home and are able to see the results on your large computer monitor, you will know which camera is better for your needs and expectations, not ours.
Take your time before you decide. Once you choose one, you will be married to that system for decades and the cost of changing to the other system will cost you nearly as much as a divorce. Be sure to take your time. If unsure, go back and do more tests until you are convinced, which system is best for you.
EDIT:
Unless you are going to ONLY be shooting portraits with your camera, get the 18-55 mm lens and if you want a second lens, buy the 55-200 mm lens. These two lenses will give you coverage from moderate wide angle to telephoto. Landscapes to group shots, to full body shots of friends, portraits and even action, sports and some moderate wildlife coverage.
In the following years, while you learn to use all the features on your fine camera, you will discover which lenses you may want to purchase in the future, maybe the nice 10-24 mm extreme wide angle lens.... but you have plenty of time to figure that all out
Here is a head to head comparison of the Nikon D90, Canon 500D and Nikon D5000
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/Image-Quality-Database/Compare-cameras/(appareil1)/294%7C0/(appareil2)/319%7C0/(appareil3)/320%7C0/(onglet)/0/(brand)/Nikon/(brand2)/Canon/(brand3)/Nikon
Is it true that the newest Nikon DSLR don't work with previous lenses? It is NOT true. I use lenses that are over 40 years old on both my D3 and D300 bodies.
It sounds like you have been talking to a sales person who wants to sell Canon's or someone who does not know exactly how auto-focus camera/lens combinations work
The fastest auto focus lenses made by Nikon, AF-S all auto focus just fine with any Nikon DSLR. Even the older AF-I lenses to too, but not as fast. AF-S lenses were mostly used by professional sports photographers because they could capture focus so quickly.
Canon's super fast focus lenses are called USM
What is unique about both AF-S and USM lenses it that they have ultra fast focusing motors IN the lenses.
Standard Nikon AF and Canon EF and EF-S lenses do not have internal motors, so tend to be a little slower when auto-focusing, which in itself is not a problem if you are just shooting everyday life photos, where extremely fast focus is not necessary.
Nikon AF lenses can certainly be used on the D5000, you will just have to manually focus (just like many photographers have for decades)
This will not be a problem since while you are leaning how to use a fully adjustable camera, part of the process is to actually learning how to manually focus a lens. By the time you buy your second camera (not an other entry level camera), it will be able to use not only all the auto-focus lenses, but older manual focusing lenses and you will have the skills necessary to use the manual lenses.
Okay, now that your mind is full of facts and figures, here is what you have to do to figure out which camera system is the best for you:
Go into a camera store and see which of the cameras fits your hands the best.
See which cameras menu is the easiest for you to use to make changes in ISO, camera resolution, white balance, mode switching and make EV changes (a camera with +5/-5 EV could be important to you).
Finally, take an SD card with you and test each camera at their highest and lowest ISO as well as when using the white balance that matches the light in the store as well as with it in the "auto white balance" mode.
Once you get home and are able to see the results on your large computer monitor, you will know which camera is better for your needs and expectations, not ours.
Take your time before you decide. Once you choose one, you will be married to that system for decades and the cost of changing to the other system will cost you nearly as much as a divorce. Be sure to take your time. If unsure, go back and do more tests until you are convinced, which system is best for you.
EDIT:
Unless you are going to ONLY be shooting portraits with your camera, get the 18-55 mm lens and if you want a second lens, buy the 55-200 mm lens. These two lenses will give you coverage from moderate wide angle to telephoto. Landscapes to group shots, to full body shots of friends, portraits and even action, sports and some moderate wildlife coverage.
In the following years, while you learn to use all the features on your fine camera, you will discover which lenses you may want to purchase in the future, maybe the nice 10-24 mm extreme wide angle lens.... but you have plenty of time to figure that all out
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