Switching from Nikon to Canon?

I am currently a film-shooting Nikon guy who is deciding between the Fuji S2/S3? and the Canon 1Ds. I shoot architecture so I rely mostly on my Nikkor PC lenses (28 and 35). If I stick with the Nikkor-compatible S2, I can go digital for under $2,500. If I switch to Canon and get the 24, 45 + 90TSEs (very impressive lenses, by the way), I am looking at over $10,000.

Of course, I am tempted to wait for the first full-frame Fuji. But, I was just wondering if there were any former Nikon people who switched to Canon and are happy (or sad) that they did.

Please let me know.

Corey
http://redsquarephoto.com

redsquarephoto.com said:

I am currently a film-shooting Nikon guy who is deciding between
the Fuji S2/S3? and the Canon 1Ds. I shoot architecture so I rely
mostly on my Nikkor PC lenses (28 and 35). If I stick with the
Nikkor-compatible S2, I can go digital for under $2,500. If I
switch to Canon and get the 24, 45 + 90TSEs (very impressive
lenses, by the way), I am looking at over $10,000.

Of course, I am tempted to wait for the first full-frame Fuji.
But, I was just wondering if there were any former Nikon people who
switched to Canon and are happy (or sad) that they did.

Please let me know.

Corey
http://redsquarephoto.com

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If you can, wait, wait a few weeks until Kodak's new digital SLR comes out. This camera will probably deliver all you want without obliging you to buy any new lenses.

Michael

... due to physical interference between the body and the lens movement knobs, the Kodak 14n won't accept certain lenses. A compatiblity list is available at Kodak.

Of course, the Canon is built like a tank, compared to the S2/D60/D100/14n. And you pay for it! But if you take tens of thousands of frames per year (I do) then it may be worth it.
Ken

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29 lbs. of Canon stuff in a backpack that I carry everywhere. A closet full of things that are banned in Britain. A minivan and a Fender Stratocaster. A three bedroom ranch with three owls on an acre. Also, absolutely no Canon 1200mm f/5.6. Yet.

I was worried about the same thing when I bought my Canon D30, that I would have to purchase all new glass. There were particular Nikon lenses that I had (28mm PC, 55 and 105 macro and 105 Apo-El-Nikkor on PB4 bellows) that would cost a fortune to replace with Canon lenses.

The solition was simple- Novoflex makes an excellent Nikon to EOS adapter that allows me to use all my Nikon lenses on the D30. Of course all functions are in manual mode, but my work (studio and architectural) is such that manual is the only way to go - (no autofocus PC lenses that I know of!). The Novoflex adapter is only around $75-$100 on e-bay or $150 if purchased from a dealer. It has a positive lock, the lens is positioned perfectly upright on the Canon and infinity focus is correct. Even though they are easy to mount and dismount I bought 2 so I can leave one on my 28 PC lens all the time. Don't waste time with the cheaper East German version, go for the Novoflex adapter and you won't have any problems.

redsquarephoto.com said:

I am currently a film-shooting Nikon guy who is deciding between
the Fuji S2/S3? and the Canon 1Ds. I shoot architecture so I rely
mostly on my Nikkor PC lenses (28 and 35). If I stick with the
Nikkor-compatible S2, I can go digital for under $2,500. If I
switch to Canon and get the 24, 45 + 90TSEs (very impressive
lenses, by the way), I am looking at over $10,000.

Of course, I am tempted to wait for the first full-frame Fuji.
But, I was just wondering if there were any former Nikon people who
switched to Canon and are happy (or sad) that they did.

Please let me know.

Corey
http://redsquarephoto.com

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redsquarephoto.com said:

I was just wondering if there were any former Nikon people who
switched to Canon and are happy (or sad) that they did.

Please let me know.

Corey
http://redsquarephoto.com

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It's been a while since I switched, but I've never been sorry. The only thing Nikon has over Canon is the flash systems, Nikon's is pretty much perfect and Canon still struggles to get it right. Also NPS is much better than CPS.

Everything else goes to Canon. Better regular glass, much more special purpose glass. At the wide end you just can't touch the Canon 24-TSE lens. The cheap USM lenses focus faster than Nikon's high end silent wave lenses.

Most importantly, once you start using the Canon Cameras there is an egonomic flow that Canon honors, that once you get into you can't live without.

You won't be sorry.

Tom
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