Every day I get questions like 'which digital SLR camera to buy Nikon'. In this article I will share my experience on this matter. I have shot with almost all Nikon DSLRs with different lenses and in different conditions. Some things in choosing a camera for beginners may not be obvious, but believe me, in this article, I have thought out everything as much as possible and adjusted it as much as possible for the optimal and truthful options for choosing.
Popular Nikon cameras
To begin, I advise you to understand what is the camera forthen you need to determine the most suitable class of cameras that are suitable for the selected tasks.
All Nikon digital SLR cameras are very easily divided into 4 classes:
- Amateur cameras (entry level) - these cameras are aimed at people who just need to get a high-quality photo without delving into the subtleties and settings of the camera. These are the so-called cameras - 'pointed and took off '. Most often, amateur cameras are best suited to people who don't do photography professionally, they just want a good camera for home, leisure, travel, family, nature, etc.. The main requirements for such a camera are ease, simplicity in management, reasonable price.
- Advanced Amateur Cameras (Advanced) - these cameras have advanced functionality with a large number of specific settings that can be dealt with for a long time. These cameras are suitable for advanced amateurs who at least basic knowledge of camera settings either want to get a good potential for mastering photography skills. These cameras are noticeably more expensive, heavier, but still with the same intuitive controls as entry-level cameras.
- Professional cameras (cameras of the upper price range) - these cameras are created for people who are engaged in photography professionally, they know a lot about photography and are not afraid of manual settings. Typically, these cameras have a much better body, functionality and support additional extensions and capabilities. These cameras are not suitable for amateurs as do not have automatic shooting modes and have a specific professional management with a small number of tips.
- Flagship professional cameras (TOP cameras) - these are cameras with exorbitant workmanship and functionality, are needed exclusively for professional purposes. These are the cameras that everyone else is equal to, like a 'flagship'. These cameras are not suitable for beginners and hobbyists.
Nikon itself makes the distribution even easier, only professional and amateur cameras exist on the official Nikon website, but wikipedia also divides Nikon cameras into 4 levels. By the way, the words 'camera', 'camera' and 'camera' in this article, and in many others, mean the same thing. View a graphical distribution of cameras by category can here.
Basic separation of Nikon interchangeable lens cameras
For beginners and lovers I recommend entry-level Nikon amateur cameras.
A camera is a complex technical device, and technology does not stand still. It so happened that in my rating cameras from Nikon can be traced clear correlation of camera output - the newer the camera, the better it is. For 2017, following this logic and other details, the best amateur camera is Nikon D5600, this can be seen from the nameplate below.
When choosing a camera, I do not recommend paying much attention to the number of megapixels, in most cases a large number of megapixels is not in demand and even unnecessarily (these issues are covered in more detail here, here и here). Once again, in big letters - think about the fact that megapixels in amateur-grade DSLR cameras do not solve anything at all.
Each Nikon camera model is highlighted by a link that leads to its review, which describes all of its features.
The question of choice is very much limited by your budget.. I recommend buying a camera that fits into your budget based on the ratings below:
| Model | Rating | Exit time | The number of MP | Speed c / s | Point focus. | Video | Comment |
| D5600 | 1 | November 2015 | 24 | 5 (4) | 39 | Full HD 60p with autofocus | Very nice amateur cam |
| D5500 | 2 | January 2015 | 24 | 5 (4) | 39 | Full HD 60p with autofocus | A very good option for an amateur camera |
| D5300 | 3 | November 2013 | 24 | 5 (4) | 39 | Full HD 60p with autofocus | A very good option for an amateur camera |
| D5200 | 4 | November 2012 | 24 | 5 | 39 | Full HD 60i with autofocus | Great option for an amateur camera |
| D3300 | 5 | January 2014 | 24 | 5 | 11 | Full HD 60p with autofocus | Great option for an amateur camera |
| D3500 | 6 | August 2018 | 24 | 5 | 11 | Full HD 60p with autofocus | Great option for an amateur camera |
| D3400 | 7 | August 2016 | 24 | 5 | 11 | Full HD 60p with autofocus | Great option for an amateur camera |
| D5100 | 8 | April 2011 | 16,2 | 4 | 11 | Full HD 30p with autofocus | Good option with rotary display |
| D3200 | 9 | 24,2 | 4 | 11 | Full HD 30p with autofocus | Good option, no rotary display | |
| D3100 | 10 | December 2010 | 14,2 | 3 | 11 | Full HD 24fps with autofocus | A good option without a rotary display |
| D5000 | 11 | June 2009 | 12,3 | 4 | 11 | HD 720p, no autofocus | Bad video quality |
| D3000 | 12 | December 2009 | 10,2 | 3 | 11 | No | Old matrix, does not work well in dark conditions |
| D60 | 13 | March 2008 | 10,2 | 3 | 3 | No | Old matrix, does not work well in dark conditions, few focus points |
| D40x | 14 | May 2007 | 10,2 | 3 | 3 | No | Old matrix, does not work well in dark conditions, few focus points |
| D40 | 15 | December 2006 | 6,1 | 2,5 | 3 | No | Slow shooting speed, low ISO, few focus points |
| D50 | 16 | July 2005 | 6,1 | 2,5 | 5 | No | There is a focus motor. Very small display, very old camera |
All these cameras are cameras. Nikon DX (cameras with a cropped sensor format APS-C). All amateur cameras except Nikon D50, do not have a built-in focus motor and should use only lenses to achieve auto focus Nikon AF-S, AF-I, AF-Por lenses third party manufacturersthat have a built-in focus motor. Also, all amateur cameras except Nikon D50, do not have an additional monochrome display for quick setup of basic functions. And yet these cameras do not have an additional front selector (disk), which on more advanced models is located under the power button. Nor do they have buttons for previewing the depth of field, and their built-in flash cannot remotely control external flashes in automatic mode. These cameras do not have a mode high speed sync with flashes for shooting at extremely short excerpt. Most of these functions are not in demand for the amateur and are not particularly critical when choosing a camera.
If there are financial constraints, then good budget option there will be a camera Nikon D3500, which I recommend as Nikon's first DSLR for beginners and amateurs who don't plan on getting into photography in the future. Although she is ranked lower than D3300but it is still available for sale.
It's important: The era of SLR cameras is gone. Mirrorless cameras are all the rage right now. Nikon has a few mirrorless cropped cameras of the Nikon DX series.
All Nikon DX lenses for mirrorless cameras with Nikon Z mount and APS-C sensor
- Nikon Nikkor ZDX 24 mm 1:1.7 [May 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor ZDX 12-28 mm 1:3.5-5.6PZ VR [April 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor ZDX 16-50 mm 1:3.5-6.3VR [October 2019]
- Nikon Nikkor ZDX 18-140 mm 1:3.5-6.3VR [October 2021]
- Nikon Nikkor ZDX 50-250 mm 1:4.5-6.3VR [October 2019]
For Nikon Z DX (APS-C), there are third-party autofocus lenses:
- felttrox: 13/1.4, 23/1.4, 27 /1.2, 33/1.4, 56/1.4, 56/1.7, 75 /1.2
- Sigma: 16/1.4, 30/1.4, 56/1.4
- TTArtisan: 27/2.8, 35/1.8, 56/1.8
- yongnuo: 11/1.8, 33/1.4, 50/1.8
- Brightin Star 50 / 1.4
- Meike 55 / 1.4
Cameras Nikon Z DX (APS-C)
- Nikon z50 [October 2019, AliExpress]
- Nikon Z fc [June 2021, black/silver, AliExpress]
- Nikon z30 [June 2022, AliExpress]
Among advanced amateur SLR cameras, the best is full frame Nikon D780. If you don’t want to mess with the full frame, then Nikon is the best option among cropped cameras. D7500.
| Model | Rating | Exit time | The number of MP | Speed c / s | Point focus. | Video | Comment |
| D780 (FX) | 1 | January 2020 | 24,2 | 7 (12) | 51 | 4K 30p with autofocus | The best option for an advanced amateur camera. Full frame. |
| D750 (FX) | 2 | September 2014 | 24,3 | 6,5 | 51 | Full HD 60p with autofocus | A very good option for an advanced amateur camera. Full frame. |
| D610 (FX) | 3 | October 2013 | 24,3 | 6,0 | 39 | Full HD 30p with autofocus | A very good option for an advanced amateur camera. Full frame. |
| D600 (FX) | 4 | November 2012 | 24,3 | 5,5 | 39 | Full HD 30p with autofocus | A good option for an advanced amateur camera. Full frame. |
| D7500 | 5 | April 2017 | 20,2 | 8 | 51 | 4K auto focus | The best option for a cropped advanced amateur camera. |
| D7200 | 6 | March 2015 | 24,0 | 6 (7) | 51 | Full HD 30p (DX) and 60p (1.3x) with autofocus | A very good option for a cropped advanced amateur camera. |
| D7100 | 7 | February 2013 | 24,0 | 6 (7) | 51 | Full HD 30p (DX) and 60i (1.3x) with autofocus | A good option for a cropped advanced amateur camera. |
| D7000 | 8 | November 2010 | 16,2 | 6 | 39 | Full HD 24p with autofocus | A good option for a cropped camera |
| D90 | 9 | October 2008 | 12,3 | 4,5 | 11 | HD 720p, no autofocus | Good option, badly shoots video |
| D80 | 10 | September 2006 | 10,2 | 3 | 11 | No | Old camera with a good feature set |
| D70s | 11 | April 2005 | 6,1 | 3 | 5 | No | Morally obsolete camera, has a small display, few focus points |
| D70 | 12 | January 2004 | 6,1 | 3 | 5 | No | Morally obsolete camera, has a small display, few focus points |
Advanced amateur cameras Nikon D70, D70s, D80, D90, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500 are cameras Nikon DX. Cameras Nikon D600, D610, D750, D780 are full-length, Nikon class FX. Unlike amateur cameras, all advanced amateur cameras have a built-in focus motor and can use non-motorized, sometimes cheaper type optics AF (optics AF S, AF-I, AF-P may also be suitable). These cameras have a monochrome display for quick setup of all basic functions, an additional selector under the shutter button, a depth of field preview button, and their built-in flash can remotely control other flashes automatically. All advanced amateur cameras except Nikon D70, D70s have very useful high speed sync function when using external flash units.
Attention: physical matrix size all-all Nikon DX cameras are the same. Physical matrix size all Nikon FX cameras, too, are the same. Matrix size Nikon FX is 2.25 times larger than Nikon DX. This is described in more detail in the section Fx / dx.
A good option for an advanced camera would be a model Nikon D7100, which I recommend as the first Nikon SLR camera for advanced users who want to get a huge amount of functionality for a not-so-large amount of money. There is also focus motor and nice control fast flash sync, a huge 3-inch display, the ability to control flashes through Nikon CLS, Live View mode and high-quality video shooting.
About the video: auto focus on all Nikon SLR cameras does not work well or not very well when shooting video. This is because the DSLR mechanism is not well adapted to focusing with the mirror up, which is required by video mode. Usually focusing when recording video occurs by contrast, and not using the camera's phase sensors. You need to be prepared for the fact that autofocus speed will sometimes be hundreds of times worse than on conventional compact cameras. If the speed and accuracy of focusing for video is very important, then I recommend considering buying mirrorless camera cameras Nikon Z6, Nikon Z7, Nikon z50 etc..
I specifically do not affect professional cameras such as Nikon D500, D300s, D5, D4s, D850, D810, Df - because there are very slippery moments among the choice of a professional line camera. For professionals, this will be interesting performance plate.
Mirrorless cameras with Nikon Z mount
Nikon now has full-frame mirrorless cameras Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7, as well as a small fleet of lenses for them. With these cameras, you can use lenses from SLR cameras using the Nikon FTZ adapter. If there are a lot of problems with accurate information, it’s better to ask me about these cameras in the comments.
It's important: The era of SLR cameras is gone. Mirrorless cameras are all the rage right now.
Full frame Nikon Z mount cameras
- Nikon z5 [July 2020, AliExpress]
- Nikon z6 [August 2018]
- Nikon z6 ii [October 2020, AliExpress]
- Nikon z7 [August 2018]
- Nikon z7 ii [October 2020, AliExpress]
- Nikon z8 [May 2023, AliExpress]
- Nikon z9 [October 2021, AliExpress]
- Nikon Zf [September 2023]
List of all 'Nikon Nikkor Z' full-frame lenses for mirrorless cameras with Nikon Z mount
Fixes:
- Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm 1:1.8 S [February 2020, Aliexpress Nikon Store]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24 mm 1:1.8 S [September 2019, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm 1:2.8 [January 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 28 mm 1:2.8 [October 2021, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 28 mm 1:2.8 SE [June 2021]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 35 mm 1:1.8 S [August 2018, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 40 mm 1:2 [September 2021, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 40 mm 1:2 SE [November 2022]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm 1:1.2 S [September 2020]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm 1:1.8 S [August 2018, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm 1:2.8 MC [June 2021]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 58 mm 1:0.95 S Nod [October 2019]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm 1:1.2 S [January 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm 1:1.8 S [July 2019, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 105 mm 1:2.8 S VR MC [June 2021]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm 1:1.8 S full [September 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 400 mm 1:2.8 S VR TC [January 2022]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 400 mm 1:4.5 S VR [June 2022, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 600 mm 1:4 S VR TC [November 2022]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 600 mm 1:6.3 S VR PF [October 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 800 mm 1:6.3 S VR PF [April 2022]
Zuma:
- Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24 mm 1:2.8 S [September 2020, Aliexpress Nikon Store]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30 mm 1:4 S [January 2019, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28 mm 1:2.8 [September 2022, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50 mm 1: 4-6.3 [July 2020, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm 1:4 S [August 2018, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm 1:2.8 S [February 2019, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120 mm 1:4 S [October 2021, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm 1: 4-6.3 VR [February 2020, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75 mm 1:2.8 [December 2021, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400 mm 1: 4-8 VR [March 2024]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180 mm 1:2.8 [June 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200 mm 1:2.8 S VR [January 2020, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400 mm 1: 4.5-5.6 S VR [October 2021]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600 mm 1: 5.6-6.3 VR [June 2023]
Third party autofocus full-frame lenses for Nikon Z mount
- felttrox: 20/2.8, 24/1.8, 28/1.8, 35/1.8, 40/2.5, 50/1.8, 85/1.8
- Tamron: 28-75/2.8G2, 35-150/2-2.8, 70-300/4.5-6.3, 150-500/5-6.7
- yongnuo: 35/2, 50/1.8, 85/1.8
- Meike: 50/1.8, 85/1.8, 85/1.4
- TTArtisan: 32/2.8
- 7Artisans: 50/1.8
- AstrHori: 85/1.8
- laowa: 10/2.8
Equipment
Usually the camera is sold separately from the lens, this is called bodyand sometimes the camera is sold with some kind of lens, this is called Kit, and the supplied lens is called 'whale lens'. Attention: take pictures with one camera body You can’t take pictures always with a lens.
Important: usually, if you buy a camera with a whale lens (Kit kit), then such a kit will cost less than buying a camera and lens separately.
Native (whale) lens
There are lenses really different for different purposes and for different tasks. Usually, the camera comes with a universal standard lens that can be used for basic photographic tasks. With a standard lens, you can shoot landscapes, and close-up objects, and portraits - almost anything. Usually the most common lens is Nikon 18-55 / 3.5-5.6 (one of 6 possible modifications) Instead of this lens, I highly recommend purchasing a kit with one of the following candidates:
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-105 mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-140 mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-200 mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED SWM VR IF Aspherical
The above lenses are suitable for all Nikon DX cameras.. In online stores, the names of lenses can be specified differently, but they can be easily determined by the value of the focal length, for example, 18-105, 18-140, 18-200, etc.
Very important: choosing a lens is just as important as choosing a camera. The lens is sometimes so important that it is better to take a cheaper / simpler camera, but with a higher quality lens. Take my advice - instead of buying and using a camera with a lens Nikon 18-55 / 3.5-5.6 (or any modification of it), look for the recommended options mentioned above.
If you're on a budget, the best versatile, fast, professional Nikon DX lenses are Nikon 17-55mm f / 2.8G ED IF AF-S DX Nikkor и Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-80mm 1: 2.8-4E N ED VR Nano Crystal Coat SWM IF Aspherical. ask note to the fact that this is purely my recommendations and in each individual case the recommendations can be very different.
What do all these mean incomprehensible coded designations in the names of the lenses can take a look here.
List of all professional lenses for Nikon DX cameras can be found here (there are 4 of them).
The choice of other non-universal lenses requires a separate large article, but in addition to the full-time (universal whale) lens, I recommend getting a fast, discrete fixed lens. Such a lens does not know how to zoom, but it has a very high aperture. Huge aperture will allow you to shoot without problems in poor lighting conditions, control the depth of field (create blurred background in photos), create a bokeh effect, get brighter and more vibrant colors in photos. In good light, such a lens allows you to shoot at a very short shutter speed, thereby 'freezing' objects in motion.
Recommended list of fast fixed lenses:
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical (for any Nikon DX cameras)
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical (for any cameras)
- Nikon 50mm 1: 1.8D AF Nikkor (for any cameras with a focus motor)
Usually the first such lens is the so-called 'half a ruble'(the last two in the list). The entire lineup of fifty kopecks for Nikon cameras can be found here.
You will find a complete list of all Nikon DX lenses. here.
Thoughts on optional external flash find in the section Which flash to choose for Nikon cameras?
How to check the camera upon purchase is described in the section 'Camera check'.
Recommendations for choosing a Canon camera can be found in the 'What kind of amateur Canon SLR camera to buy'.
Nikon or Canon? I have touched upon this question in a series of articles on this subject: time, two, three.
My experience
I had many Nikon cameras at my disposal: D700 (about 4 years) D90 (3 years), D80 (2 years), D40 (2 years), D200 (1 year), Nikon D70s (half a year) Nikon D70 (half a year) Nikon D100 (half a year) Canon 350D (2 years), Canon 450D (year), Canon 300D (half a year), Canon EOS 5D (1 year), Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro (about a year) Nikon AF N8008s (2 years), many cameras of other brands (like Sony a7). Due to the fact that I am writing camera reviews and work professional photographer, then in my hands I held and shot almost all models of Nikon and Canon SLR cameras.
Over the past 2-3 years, everything orders I shoot on Nikon D700 or Nikon D610 (I take from friends). Also i like Sony a7which I use for the needs of this site. For home in 2015, I bought myself Nikon D40which I love very much for a pleasant color performance. In 2017, I bought and Nikon D70s, which is not a pity to use in any conditions, the gallery of images from this camera is located just below. In 2018, in fact, I got a gift Nikon D100, pictures from her can be looked here. I do not hesitate to shoot on old cameras, as I know for sure that the final result depends more on other factors (described here).
From personal experience I can add that choosing a camera is not an easy matter, it is especially difficult to choose the first camera, then everything becomes simpler and choosing something else becomes very, very simple. Take my advice - don't chase megapixels, they practically don't solve anything. I wish everyone to find exactly 'their very best camera', and also remember that important how to take pictures, but not by what means.
Alternative versions at the lowest price
If you have a urge to take pictures in your blood, and the budget for the purchase of an SLR camera is very limited, I recommend looking in the direction of used cameras. In used cameras are nothing wrong. For example, for only $ 100 can buy used Nikon D40 (or D50, or D70, or D70s, or D80) with a whale lens Nikon 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Nikkor. Even such an old DSLR will in many ways be better than some modern digital soap dishes and even advanced cameras with interchangeable lenses, such as Nikon 1 J1.
Nikon D40 body on the secondary market can be found for 60-100 ye - this is one of the cheapest SLR cameras of all time. For 80-100 USD you can find a pretty super-zoom to it Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-135m 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM IF Aspherical or Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm 1: 3.5-4.5G ED DX SWM IF Aspherical and shoot for your own pleasure.
My practice has shown that The following models may be the cheapest and most functional.:
- cameras with a focus motor: Nikon D200, Nikon D80, Nikon D70s, Nikon D70, Nikon D50, Nikon D100
- cameras without focus motor Nikon D3000, Nikon D60, Nikon D40x, Nikon D40
- focus motor lenses: universal zoom lens Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-135m 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM IF Aspherical, versatile zoom lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm 1: 3.5-4.5G ED DX SWM IF Aspherical, fast creative fixed lens YONGNUO 50mm 1: 1.8 (YN50mm F1.8N for Nikon cameras), fast, versatile fixed lens YONGNUO 35mm 1: 2 (YN35mm F2N for Nikon cameras)
- lens without focus motor (only suitable for cameras with focus motor) - fast creative prime lens Nikon 50mm 1: 1.8D AF Nikkor (any of the versions: MKI 165g, MKI 210g, MKII-MIJ, MKII N.J., MKII MIC, MKIII)
On this link you can see my picture gallery obtained with a fairly old camera Nikon D70 and a fast fifty-fifty lens Nikon 50mm 1: 1.8 AF Nikkor (MKII, Nikon JAPAN).
All pictures were taken with Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8, MKII, NJ (NIKON JAPAN) и Nikon D70. Enlarge Image or go to large format photo gallery.
On this link You can see my gallery of pictures obtained with the help of an old man Nikon D100 (Nikon's first digital SLR camera in a classic case) paired with a fast fifty-pound lens Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8 (MKII, MADE IN CHINA).
All pictures were taken with Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8, MKII version, MIC (MADE IN CHINA) и Nikon D100. Enlarge Image or go to the gallery with large format photographs.
Imagine what can be removed on a better modern technology?
You will find many examples of inexpensive autofocus photo equipment among my galleries. here.
You can still get old soviet fast lens, such as MS Helios-81H 2/50 or any other inexpensive manual lenssuch as Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm и study just super-awesome shots, however, will have to lose auto focus.
Well, if you are a real ninja photographer and want to use some unusually stunning DSLR sword for a small amount of money, then I highly recommend that you look into my article Legends go to battle.
And that's not all, if you really want to shoot on full camera, then you can organize such a pleasure for yourself for just $ 240. How? Read in the section 'Full Frame for $ 240'.
If you’re not comfortable with Nikon amateur cameras, you can take a look a complete list of all Nikon Central Control Unitswhere you can find the top Nikon D1 professional cameras, D1h, D1x, D2h, D2x, D2hs, D2xs, D3, D3s, D3x, D4, D4s, D5, and top-tier cameras Nikon D100, D200, D300, D300s, D500, D700, D800,D800E, D810, D810a, D850. By the way, Nikon has also created a very interesting camera with a retro body design and without the ability to shoot video - Nikon DF :).
Results
Progress does not stand still, basically, the newer the camera, the better it is, but even with relatively old SLR cameras you can get wonderful image quality, since the photo quality affects not only the camera.
To choose the best option, just decide on the budget and use my rating of cameras in the plate.
I am constantly updating and adding to this article. This article was last edited on February 29, 2024.
I don’t understand anything and I was lost in the choice!
Just tell me the budget that you are willing to spend on the camera and the purpose of buying the camera (what you will shoot for and in what) in the comments and they will tell you the best option. Anyway, ask any of your questions in the comments under this article (the site does NOT require absolutely no registration). You can consult me directly on these contacts.
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Good afternoon!
“For the last 2-3 years I have been shooting all orders with Nikon D700.”
and on which glass?
A lot of different.
I wanted to ask if it’s worth buying a glass like the Nikon Nikkor 700-24mm 70G ED at 2.8k. a little expensive !!!
maybe something simpler, for example Nikon 28-70 mm 2.8 AF-S, or even some kind of Tamron?
Yes you can. It all depends on the tasks and budget.
2 Dmitry:
Also look SIGMA EX DG 24-70 / 2.8 is very inexpensive and worthy glass for your money.
Good day. Tell me, with what mileage can I take a used camera? I heard that on average the manufacturer guarantees 150k, and in the ads, many write a mileage of a small 80k for example. What mileage is considered really small?
Everyone has different concepts. For me it’s up to 20-30 thousand, when the camera still looks nothing, there is no dust in the mine, a worn mount, etc. It is seen that they used, and not in the tail and mane. And about taking, it still depends on which camera. Amateur business with a mileage of 80 thousand is one thing, the top ones are another.
I also tend to consider 20-30k small.
d610 for example, if the shot is significant, but the condition is good, is it worth taking? I looked at the cost of the shutters, they are not particularly expensive.
I took Sonya, outwardly they played football, and the lens with it is the same, but the mileage of 2 thousand and not changeable.
The shutter is not variable.
Perhaps it was only used as a video camera ...
If the inside is clean and cheaper at least by the cost of the shutter - why not?
Arkady, good day! I purchased a Nikon 5200 camera with an 18-55 whale lens. I want to replace the lens with a better and more universal one. I read several of your articles on lenses and came to the conclusion that the Nikon 16-85 / 3.5-5.6G will be a worthy replacement for the whale. Tell me, please, is it really worth stopping your choice on this particular model? Or, in your opinion, is there a better replacement in terms of price and quality?
Good afternoon.
16-85 is a good lens, but its cost, IMHO, is overrated. To replace the standard 18-55 for amateur simple shooting, I recommend Nikon 18-140 VR and Sigma 17-70 / 2.8-4 OS. If you describe the goals and objectives, and the budget (!), I will try to help more accurately.
Arkady, really looking forward to your advice!)
I have a D3000 + 35mm f / 1.8 (18-55 has been gathering dust for a long time) + SB700. I’m dealing with the lens while shooting, but I want to do it more professionally and expand my capabilities, my budget is limited, so I don’t know what is the best way to do it: 1) first buy an FX lens and WHILE working with the d3000 and losing frame size; 2) buy an FX camera and WHILE use my fix and also lose the size of the picture; 3) collect money and buy everything together (FX). I photograph mainly portrait photos, walking, going to weddings, etc., I also need a zoom with a good boke.
Please advise what technique is best to work with. And anyway, is it worth switching to a full-frame camera or choosing an excellent DX camera and a DX zoom lens? Can also advise analogues of non-native lenses. Thank you for reading to the end :)
Good afternoon.
You will need to go anyway sometime, better sooner than later. D700 / 610/600 just right. Inexpensive station wagons - Tamron 28-75 / 2.8, Nikon 24-85 / 3.5-4.5, Nikon 28-105 / 3.5-4.5. The same portrait at 75 / 2.8 and full-frame camera will often be more interesting than at 35 and 1.8 and crop. And then you will figure it out for yourself.
I see no reason to sit on the crop and suffer on it full-frame lenses. For the future development, investing in extensive optics also does not see the point.
Thank you so much! The camera will most likely be d610, I still choose the lens ...
Hello.
I ask for advice. I had a D90, but alas, I ordered a long life. Tell me, which camera is better to take in return, if I'm going to shoot on Soviet lenses like Helios-81N, does it make sense to take something like D7000, D7100 or will the D5200-D5300 come down?
For automatic metering, 7xxx is better, but generally more pleasant by the arm.
Good afternoon!
I want to buy a used DSLR for myself, and, at the moment, I am considering two options: nikon d5200 and canon 60d. Tell me, which SLR would you choose, and why?
PS the purpose of the purchase is both for photography and for filming videos
I would choose the Canon 60D, as it is a higher-end camera and is more pleasant to handle in some moments, and there are also aperture controls during video shooting. But, Nikon or Canon is already a difficult philosophical question.
If you buy a used 60d, then to what mileage you can still take the camera?
up to 100.000 + -
Hello Arkady, please help me decide on a choice for a beginner amateur:
The choice was between NIKON D5600 18-140 VR, NIKON D7100 18-140 VR or Canon EOS 800D kit 18-55.
The subject will be a family, landscapes, and then how it will turn out.
Thank you in advance!
For a family and simple tasks, you can take a lower-end or older camera, for example, D5200 / D3300, and a slightly better lens for it, for example - 18-200, but 18-140 is quite suitable.
If you plan to shoot a lot of videos, then the Canon 200D / 800D + Canon 18-135 is better. In the amateur segment and for amateur purposes, they all give out + - the same picture quality in those stories in which they are used.
18-200 is bad optically. Any other zoom, even 18-55 will give a better picture.
But at 18-55, portraits are harder to do. I noticed that Arkady evaluates lenses from an artistic and practical point of view, and not sharpness-resolution-distortion. Everyone has their own priorities. I would choose 18-140 or even 18-105. Although 18-55 lies for "macro" and in reserve. But if I choose one for the 18-200 range or 18-55 + 55-200, I would choose 18-200, sacrificing quality. Focus 55 scribe as an awkward division. Realizing this, I chose 18-105 plus 70-300.
Yes, like that. The optical properties of 18-200 for amateur shooting is enough.
Connoisseurs, tell me, please! I choose the first DSLR, worthy of the price / quality of the turns from 18-105 / 18-135 / 18-140 I can not find, the cost of the D5600 or Canon analogs is rather big for me.
But there are a couple of interesting options. The same D5600 Kit 18-55 VR AF-P for 44 000 rubles. (later to buy a lens to taste: either 18-140, or 50, or generally 70-300) and for the same 44 CANON EOS 000D complete with EF-S 750-18MM F / 55-3.5 IS STM and EF-S 5.6MM F / 50 IS STM.
Video is not planned to be shot specifically, a SLR for mastering photography from the basics, but it really interests more or less bokeh. It is clear that I will not receive it from 18-55, in the case of the 750d, although the porter is included in the price, which is nice.
Even as an option, the D5600 naked from 18-140 I can separately find for 58 rubles, without spending 000-18. Although suddenly it would be necessary to shoot a video, 55-18 AF-P would be useful there.
In general, the dilemma :) Tell me who can
Why then buy a new carcass if the budget is small? What can 5600, what cannot 5200? Apart from the support for af-p and ruffles in the form of wifi? From him, the photos will not get better. But the difference is enough for the lenses.
For training, I see no point in the d5600. D5200 99% all the same. And the lens is very important. My advice, which is already given in this article, is that a cheaper camera is better, but a better lens. Look for options 18-105 or 18-140.
Thank you both, your advice is clear.
I went and held the 750D and D5300 in my hands - I liked Nikon more.
I can’t find a new 5200 for sale, but the difference between the 5300 and 5600 is not significant:
Nikon D5300 kit 18-105 - 48 r
NIKON D5300 kit 18-140 - 51 rubles
NIKON D5600 + 18-105 - RUB 53
NIKON D5600 + 18-140 - RUB 58
Choosing from this range, the latter option seems to be the best.
In any case, thanks, this article turned out to be the most useful for selection (rummaged the whole runet :)
The last option is the best, but NIKON D5300 kit 18-140 is also not bad
Maybe it's worth taking the first one, not a new one? Maybe it turns out that this is not yours, or, on the contrary, you want something more - semi-professional or full frame?
No, it’s not used here, the wrong level. Although I see on the local Avito almost new d3000 for 6-8 tr, 5100 for 12-15.
These yes. But starting at 3200 and 5200 the same level.
for 55tyr he can find the full frame, and advise him d3000 for 6-8tyr
And what will a person do with that full frame if he cannot choose between gray and gray?
take better 18-105, there is a hood in the kit :)
Good day. Somehow it so happened that for more than forty years, from the moment we received the Change 8M as a gift, our whole life constantly intersects with the photo. I took pictures with Smena and the thirtieth Kiev, and a trophy sixty-millimeter Leica, and different Zeniths ... There were soap dishes - Kodaks, Skins. And he printed photographs and developed films ... For a long time he was engaged in slides, but ... Of the personal DSLRs there was only Kiev 19 ... And he passed the complaint before leaving for the service. After the service, new times and new digital photographs came ... But somehow it didn’t work out to buy ... I didn’t have time for that ... Although I bought a video camera ... I used it as my friends and comrades ... I shot Canon and Nikon ... Canon bought myself a soap dish ... Yeah ... Why am I ... I mean that the moment has finally come when I understand that I can no longer shoot with a smart camera and a soap box and I want a modern digital SLR. Yours! And not new - there will not be enough funds for the new one ... And of course the question arose - which one? It seems that he is not a beginner, but it seems that he is not familiar with such cameras ... After reading articles and comments with questions here, I have not decided on the option ... Because ... In addition to the usual tasks - nature, people, vacation, etc., you need to have the opportunity take pictures of the aquarium! And these are certain possibilities ... It is desirable to be completely black, with a remote trigger (optional), with the ability to connect a flash unit remotely without wires, a wide enough angle, stabilization, macro photography and, of course, good color reproduction is desirable. Of course, I am a bit familiar with both RAW and processing, but it is not always possible to use it ... The opportunity to purchase another cool lens will most likely be unrealistic ... Well, the most important thing is the minimum budget ... Well, let's say a thousand UAH. I won't pull it anymore ... I climbed through the offers - until I stopped at d5 ... I saw it with the Kitov lens, I saw it with 80 50, and 1,8-18 and 135-28 ... What can you advise? Or suggest ...
Yes! For some reason, since childhood, Nikon was so fond of that I only want it ...)) Thank you. Sorry for the many letters ...
Wide lens with stabilization is not expensive - 18-55 vr. It also has a decent macro for a regular lens. External flash control can be replaced with a cable or manual flash setting, which is also suitable for aquarium photography. Moreover, the flash control will light up the glass, so the cable is better. So you can buy any amateur carcass, even 24 megapixels can fit into the budget. The D3200 has a remote control panel.
So, d80 is a good (and inexpensive) option, even with a kit 18-55, you can not VR, but ED II - in my opinion, it is sharper and more contrasting. 28-80 is optically not bad, but too wide on short. I still don't understand the meaning of multi-pixel cameras, when comparing 16MP with 6, I don't see the difference.
If you abandon the screwdriver camera, then the cheap d3100 just right. I still recommend that even instead of 18-55 with a stub look at something longer, 18-70 or 18-135. They have completely different sensations and other photos. Nikon's whales themselves are good, but damn boring, especially for a person who wants something with something.
Yes ... Thank you all. But ... Here's a proposal to abandon the screwdriver ... I honestly don't even quite understand if it is needed, provided that, at best, what I can do after buying a camera is on the lenses of the USSR ... And then I understand it is useless ... modern lenses, as I understand it, almost all with focusing ...
By the megapixel matrices, I also realized that it doesn’t play a special role, as in my case, I didn’t want to at all at the minimum)) By flash. It is necessary that there was an opportunity to remotely let her go with a photo. A flash is placed over the aquarium. As if the wires are not always convenient.
For a longer focus ... I took d80 with a lens up to 135. Apparently, it was not experience that affected ... in all the shots, the left front area was constantly out of focus ... Although there may be a bumped lens ...
The figure is very different from the film. You need to get used to the number. Many shooting methods differ from those that relate to film.
Personally, I do not recommend contacting Soviet manual optics (it can be recommended only in rare creative cases). One of the main features of the DCC is autofocus, which should be learned to work with. The flashes can be remotely ignited using any cheap Chinese synchro-initiator or by a light trap.
A screwdriver does not give autofocus with manual lenses. The screwdriver gives autofocus with AF lenses (which do not have their own built-in focus motor). Such lenses are usually a little cheaper, for example, Nikon AF 50 / 1.8D or Nikon AF 28-70 / 3.5-4.5, etc. Cameras without a built-in focusing motor require optics not AF, but AF-S, AF-I, AF-P type, which is newer and usually more expensive.
If d90 is expensive, then d3100 + 18-70 / 18-55vr will be just right. In any case, until there is proper experience, all these tips will be meaningless.
Too many requests for 200 dollars. D80 is too old, I highly recommend at least D90, and to it from B. at. lenses 18-70 or 18-135, for the first time enough.
Yes, I think that this will not be the first time, but the last ...) It is unlikely that after that I will be worthy of what else ... Most likely this is already forever ...
Good day. I have a Nikon D90 camera with a kitor 18-105 but I also have a nikkon 50 portrait camera. Which lens to look at (maybe used) to replace the zoom (for travel). Comparing the photos from the portrait, you can see the difference in quality, but without the zoom you can’t travel anywhere. Thanks.
The zoom needs to be changed either to a faster one, like 17-50 / 2.8, or to a longer one, like 18-200 / 3.5-6.3. In the first option, there will be image quality, in the second - convenience and a different set of angles / perspectives.
Of the bright zooms, balanced decisions are Sigma 17-50 / 2.8 OS, Tamron 17-50 / 2.8 VC... Of hyperzums - Sigma 18-200 COS, Sigma 18-250OS, Tamron 18-200VC, Tamron 16-300VC.
Arkady, good afternoon. I am another person who pester you with a request to help you choose. I have a Nikon D5500 + 18-55mm whale lens. Quickly enough, I realized that I did not like the lens and took 50mm 1,8. Now there is a great desire to switch to FF, but I'm not sure if this is necessary for an amateur. I watched the reviews and many praise Nikon D7200 or D7500. So is it worth buying FF or can I take D7XXX? I photograph my family, I like to photograph portraits, it is interesting to try reportage shooting.
For such tasks, the d5500 is enough. D7200 will not give a picture better than d5500. It’s better to add a better lens to the d5500 or a faster memory card and it will be able to do 80-90% of the same as the d7200.
Arkady, and which ones do you recommend taking? And could not help with the choice of flash. I read that you advise all the same to take relatives Nikonovsky. Tell me, please, why are the Chinese worse? What could be wrong with them?
Nikon D5500 with a head is enough for any photo tasks specified by you. I would recommend looking towards the lenses.
Instead of 18-55, take something more versatile, like the Nikon 18-140 VR, 18-200 VRII. Of the inexpensive station wagons, you should also pay attention to the Sigma 18-250 OS, Sigma 18-200 OS, Sigma 18-300 C OS, Tamron 18-200 VC, Tamron 16-300 VC. You need to find a compromise between the zoom ratio and the weight and price of the lens. The simplest option is the Nikon 18-140 VR.
Also, possibly faster and more inexpensive options like Tamron 17-50 / 2.8 VC, Sigma 17-50 / 2.8 OS will be suitable for them. Personally, I would prefer a light universal lens (either of the latter two) and in addition to them some other inexpensive telephoto lens, such as 55-200, 70-300. The balanced variant is Nikon 55-200 VR II or Nikon 70-300 AF-P VR.
Chinese flash units do not have the full functionality of the original flash units, and the original balanced SB-700 flash is not that expensive. Chinese outbreaks are good for experienced users who don't care about many things.
Full frame, there are still such questions, I do not recommend, there will be little sense from him.
Arkady, thanks for the answer. Yes, I already realized that there is no hurry yet. I used the Nikon 18-140 VR lens, it’s universal, it’s probably cool to take it on vacation, but it’s dark in the room, you have to wind up ISO, which you don’t want to do at all. Need to try Tamron 17-50 / 2.8 VC, Sigma 17-50 / 2.8 OS
Do I understand correctly that it is worth taking the SB-700?
18-55 do not throw it away, it takes up little space
Honestly, I don’t like the photos on 18-55 at all. Now I am photographing only at 50mm.
I agree. When buying 18-105 sold 18-55. But later I bought it again. The main reason is the small MDF. For such a price, there are no analogues with such MDF + autofocus. And the semblance of a macro is sometimes needed.
Yes, everyone understood correctly.
Arkady, good afternoon. I have one more question on the lens. Tell me, please, is the Tamron AF SP 24-70mm f / 2.8 Di VC USD lens suitable for Nikon D5500? Should I buy it on this camera? If so, which lens is better to take this or the second generation (Tamron AF SP 24-70mm f / 2.8 Di VC USD G2)?
Thank you in advance.
Good day. Yes, it does. Whether it is worth or not depends entirely on what you need and how you need to shoot. In general, the second generation is better.
But under the crop it’s better to take the buttoned station wagons that I recommended above, it will be more convenient with them. At the same time, you personally can be completely satisfied with the range of 24-70 on crop. Unfortunately, no one knows this.
What do you mean by “more convenient”? It's just that in the distant plans there is a desire to switch to FF so that later you do not have to change the entire lens park)
First of all, a wide viewing angle. 24mm on the crop is not as convenient as 17-18. If you have an 18-55 whale lens, install 24mm on it and shoot the day without falling below 24mm and see how convenient it is.
Thanks, I will try.
Good afternoon, Arkady! Your advice is really needed. There was a question about buying a full frame. I rent birthdays, schools and kindergartens, as well as family and travel. Now I am shooting on Nikon D7100, optics 50mm 1.4 (portraits), 18-200 3.5-5.6 (wagon for travel), and 55-300 4.5-5.6 (I rarely use it on trips). The function of a good HD video is very important, no worse than my Nikon D7100, because I’m shooting videos for my parents. Tell me, which full-frame camera is better for my purposes? Considering the Nikon D600 D610 D750 D800. And in optics, please, what needs to be bought and what can be left from my lenses. Thanks in advance!
You can leave a half-hike, sell the rest.
And what is missing in the D7100?
If money is not limited - D750 and plus 24-70 / 2.8 and 70-200 / 2.8.
If there is no money for glass, then with stubs 24-85 / 3.5-4.5G or 24-120 / 4G and used 80-200 / 2.8.
You can not buy a carcass yet (D750), but slowly buy good glasses - Nikkor 24-70 / 2.8 and 70-200 / 2.8.
You see, with them the D7100 will shoot differently.
Good afternoon.
D750 just right. Newer and better d610 / 600 and not as demanding on optics as d800.
50 1.4 leave, as a station wagon, take something bright like Sigma 24-70 / 2.8 HSM, Tamron 28-75 / 2.8 and some kind of telephoto for complete happiness, like 70-300 VR.
Thank you very much for the answers! Perhaps I’ll really start with light glasses, and then I’ll go over to the full frame :) I miss the full frame in 7100 :)
“I’m missing a full frame at 7100 :)”
How's that, sorry? With cheap darkrooms and a full frame it will work poorly.
And crop matrices - the smaller they are, the more sensitive they are to aperture.
Perhaps I got the wrong impression, but small-pixel arrays are especially sensitive to this, especially with M4 / 3, Nikon units.
The full frame is less sensitive to budget glasses than crop / 1.5 or crop / 1.6.
With budget dark glasses, buying even a D4 / D4s / D5 is simply worthless.
Try to rent 24-70 / 2.8 and 70-200 / 2.8 and rent something familiar with them.
If you had Canon, I would still recommend 85 / 1.2L and 50 / 1.2L. The difference would have been felt after the first shooting. But in order to buy them all you need to work as a deputy.
Correct myself:
“Full frame is less sensitive to budget lenses”
This does not apply to Nikon D800 / D800E / D810 / D850 and Canon 5DSR / 5DS.
DmitryK, does this mean that with good high-aperture glass I will have picture quality equal to ff on my D7100? Is it really that easy to solve? I would like to replace my carcass with a new one, tk. I carry her on all trips regularly and she is already worn out in order in backpacks and suitcases. I shot in different weather conditions - high humidity, sandstorm, rain - anything happened. And the number of frames is already approaching 100 thousand. I'm afraid for a couple of more years of such exploitation - and I won't be able to sell it :)
Crop or full frame - difficult philosophical question.
This means that if there is no money immediately to buy a full-size camera and top-end lenses, it is more expedient and better in quality to first buy top-end lenses and use them on crop, starting to save for a full frame, than to buy a full frame and shoot on simple lenses until you collect money to the top ones.
Oleg, thanks. I will do so :)
Arkady, thanks :) The article is wonderful, in the subject :)
I also ask for help: I need an alternative to my AF-S Nikkor 18-200 3 / 5-5 / 6 II ED lens. We need the same, but fast zoom. I have been traveling with him for many years on trips, he is a bit dark, but the set of focal points suits me very much. When traveling, I can't afford to change lenses - this is an additional weight, and I just don't have time - I won't wait for an interesting shot :) Nikon D7100 camera, in the future I will switch to full frame.
There is no aperture lens with this set of focal lengths.
The range of 18-200 can be divided into 2 fast lenses: Nikon 17-55 / 2.8 и Sigma 50-150 / 2.8. But it is expensive and requires replacement of lenses.
Often one 17-55 / 2.8 is enough. Of the available adequate solutions - Tamron 17-50 / 2.8 VC и Sigma 17-50 / 2.8 OS.
Of the full-frame ones - analogues 24-70 / 2.8 and 70-200 / 2.8.
My personal recommendation is to stay with 18-200 and try to deal with its "dark side".
Arkady, in good lighting the pictures come out great, but in bad light, alas ... It's a pity, of course, that they did not come up with such a station wagon to cover all focal lengths from 18 to 300 at least :) And even a fast one. I will buy something in between or fight the “dark side”, thanks.
Hello again! And tell me more, what is better to replace my 18-200 for travel - with 18-300 (I did not find a review from you, but I read on other sites) or 28-300? Will there be a noticeable loss of 10mm on the lower focal length when removing the architecture, for example? I often shoot full-length buildings for my projects. Taking into account the transition to a full frame in the future, it would be logical to take 28-300 at once, but I am very confused by these 10mm losses in comparison with 18-300. Otherwise, as I understand it, are the parameters of these lenses the same (weight, focal length)? Thanks:)
Good day. In the wide angle range 10mm will be very strongly felt. Definitely need to look at 18-300 (there are two versions: 3.5-5.6 и 3.5-6.3).
I would also recommend looking at Tamron 16-300, Tamron 18-400 и Sigmu 18-300.
Arkady, and according to the technical characteristics 18-300 will not be inferior to 18-200? If you take with the same aperture? I still understand that it is heavier much and 9 aperture blades versus 7 (18-200). Are there any other fundamental features? Thanks for the recommendations, take a closer look at the alternatives too.
Personally, I did not use 18-300, but I certainly should not concede.
I think so too :) There is a used one Tamron 16-300 and Nikon 18-300 for sale. What should be preferred nevertheless? I am confused by the weight of Nikon 800g, my carcass weight is slightly less. Otherwise, the parameters are identical, sort of.
Preferred native. If the weight bothers you - take 16-300 or look for your own 18-300 s 3.5-6.3, the latter weighs 550 grams.
Home Nikon 18-300mm f / 3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S Nikkor - the only one that has an F / 5.6 at the long end, which is preferable for a focusing system.
Good day! I have a question for you: what perspective on choosing a camera, as well as lenses, would you recommend for further development of creativity, and whether it is needed with the current layout - Nikon D5300 and Nikon 17-55mm f / 2.8G ED-IF AF-S lens DX?
And one more thing I would like to note. The difference in bokeh between the whale 18-55 and the Nikon 17-55mm f / 2.8G is significant, but in sharpness, in my opinion, the whale sometimes makes shots sharper, I believe, due to the VR automation. And the main thing is that the weight of the camera with the 17-55mm f / 2.8G lens is quite noticeable, in comparison with the whale one. It is not so easy for a wife and children to hold the camera, which causes quick fatigue. I didn't have any other lenses yet. I tried Sigma fix 50mm f1.4, but then passed it back. I didn't like the sharpness.
Photo school. Don't be offended. Top-end lens, albeit old. No sharpness - the problem is most likely in the settings. Sigma last? DG 50 1,4 Art? There permission is hoo. And the penultimate one was very good. It's not about the lens
The lens was Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
Later, when I already returned the lens, I read that when closing the aperture from 4.5 or more, the sharpness of the pictures becomes gorgeous, but alas, I could not try it. And so, at an open aperture from the focus point, at a distance of about 10 cm, the rest of the space was already in the bokeh.
If weight is critical - take 35 / 1.8DX - there will be both sharpness and lightness. Good fast zoom and weighs accordingly. At equivalent aperture values of 17-55 it will win in sharpness.
Thank you.
Dear photographers! Question edge, D7500 or D610? The main topic of shooting is army hand-to-hand combat, often in competitions indoors there is little light! Thank you in advance!
D610
Hello dear! Help make the right choice. Second-hand purchase with a minimum mileage (1000 +/-) for training and getting good shots. In the future, a replacement for something more professional. In the meantime, we have few offers in the city, namely Nikon d3200 kit 18-55 / 55-200 (plus all sorts of flash drives and bags), d5100 kit 18-105, d3200 kit 18-105. Unfortunately, I can’t afford a new one. Which one to choose and at what maximum affordable price do you think? Thank you
For the price, the maximum allowable is the one that you find the cheapest.
In general, d5100 is preferable, but not critical.
Thank you 13000 for the d5100. Is it a little expensive?
So you were told - from the listed ones, take which is cheaper. Or D5100 or D3200. The 18-105 lens is decent, no need to rearrange it. But a set of 18-55 + 55-200 can also be interesting. For the entry level, any of the kits is sufficient.
I realized that they answered me! I asked if the price is too high? 13000
It is necessary to carefully look at the state of the camera, its equipment. It will be up to you on the spot to decide whether 13.000 is expensive for you personally for a particular camera. In general, the price is normal.
Thank you again!
because d3200 do not throw off 18000
Good day! Your help is needed as a specialist. I am an amateur, but I realized that I really like the manual mode, I want to buy manual glasses and a new carcass.
the question arose, to stay with crop, to buy a little more serious Canon d80 or Canon d7 mark 2, or to take all the same FF (from the considered I look towards Sony, those are stabilization in the carcass itself, it is very captivating, given that I want to take manual lenses, but I do not want to drag tripods). Often I shoot animals in motion (dogs, horses, do small photo reports from exhibitions), all the shots I have do not have a commercial basis. I rent for myself, for the site and social networks.
The budget in the aisles of $ 2t.
I would be very grateful for the help in choosing a carcass
Enough crop and a good fast autofocus lens. Animals have to be shot at short exposures with fast refocusing, and with manual lenses it is more difficult to do. Stabilization and a tripod are also important for slow shutter speeds. Stabilization can be in the lens, this is enough for a photo (not always for video). You did not write a model for your camera and lens; maybe you just need a different lens.
Good day. Task: sports shooting football. Emphasis on goalkeeper work. With the lens, it’s approximately understandable, but with the carcass it’s an ambush. On the one hand I want a high-quality photo, on the other hand I need speed and frames per second. Plus for home shooting use a carcass. The video is not important, I can handle the phone, and I really want to use old lenses like Helios. Definitely Nikon. The budget will pull bu. New is not ready. What will be the recommendations?
Any full-frame Nikon.
Any advanced crop that you like, list and rating are here.
Boo. Nikon D610 / 600 or Nikon D70100 / 7000 will be just right.
Good den, I need your professional advice. I want to buy a Nikon D 850 with an object of 24-120, I don’t know anything about cameras (for now) Money is not a problem, I am advised to buy a Canon D5 mark 4 someone says 1 and someone 2 I want to know autofocus both of them or only one of them (Canon D5 mark4)? Sposiboooooo
Both have autofocus. In this case, it does not matter what you take, the first 300.000 frames will be equally small. But in general, I would recommend the D850.
Great! Thank you.
Arkady, good evening! thank you very much for your article. Could you give me some advice ?! I am fond of photography, I would like to develop further. But while starting small, the budget does not allow, namely with Nikon D5300 with kit 18 - 55 mm F: 3.5 - 5.6. more and more often I start shooting portraits, and as you understand it is very difficult to do it with a whale, the bokeh is poor! And now I am tormented by the choice, please advise an inexpensive portrait lens, as well as ZUMovsky! I shoot people most often in nature, in the city. I would be grateful for your advice and recommendations
Good afternoon. Nikon 50 / 1.8G, Nikon 50 / 1.4G, or something more serious, like Nikon 85 / 1.8G, is conventionally suitable for a portrait. About "please advise ... ZUMovsky!" it is not clear what and for what purpose.
thanks! Can I find a cheaper analogue of the Nikon 50 / 1.8G, Nikon 50 / 1.4G? And if you consider that the camera is crop, then you need to multiply by 1,5? and get the result? My task is sharp portraits with soft beautiful bokeh
You want both on a budget (cheap) and sharp and blurred background and you don't even know what to multiply where and why. A good portrait is a tricky business, perhaps photographic equipment will not help you get a good result quickly.
If it is very budgetary, then this is Yongnuo 50mm F1.8n (This is an analog of Nikon 50 / 1.8G)
By itself, "ZOOM lenses" hurts ears, it is better to use the phrase "zoom lenses" or just "zooms". Good zoom lenses are great for portraits, bad ones are not so good. As an example, for the d5300 a good portnet zoom is 70-200 VRII or the like.
perhaps you are right! I wanted everything at once! thanks, I will think)
Alena, while you are sitting on the same format (crop), you do not need to multiply anything, any lens, even a medium format lens, will give the same mm of focal length as a crop lens. As a budget zoom-portrait lens, I dare to recommend Tamron 28-75 / 2,8 (with a motor), minus it - the lack of a wide (16-18 mm) angle - as a staff is not very good, you cannot turn around in the room.
thanks, read it!
zoom sigma 17-50 2.8 take it - suitability!
portrait - 85-ku 1.8G, Nikon has a summer cashback for her now
Thanks, I think it's worth considering an analogue to Nikon lenses, will it still be cheaper?