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Iain West
Hi all ----
I have a Nikon D1X. Takes a pretty good picture. I'm pretty upset
about the 1.5x thing and the battery life stinks (300 RAW pics per
battery).
Also the lenses are expensive!
Here is what I have so far:
Nikon D1X
Nikon SB-80DX Flash
Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.4-4.5
Sigma 17-35mm
Sigma 50-500mm
Am I in too deep to make a switch to Canon?
Would I benefit from switching to Canon or should I wait until the
next DSLR from Nikon later this year.
What would be the benefits and loses if I switched to Canon?
Is the Kodak 14n the answer?
It's FF and 14MP and supports everything that is Nikon.
Are you guys trading in your D1Xs for the 14n?
Is the Kodak 14n the answer?
It's FF and 14MP and supports everything that is Nikon.
Are you guys trading in your D1Xs for the 14n?
Yes, Canon glass is definitely a bargain in the US, but prices vary throughout the world. For example in Canada:Everyone seems to forget that Canon has 1.3x in the EOS 1D. Some
may also forget that the 1D shoots at 8 fps. Also, Canon glass,
even Canon L glass, is consistently about 10%-15% cheaper than
comparable Nikon glass.
--If you like the "teast" of Nikon, you would't like Canon!
How much is 1Ds? it also will have noise for long exp!
unless you mainly do action AF photo, you will switch back!
--Is the Kodak 14n the answer?
It's FF and 14MP and supports everything that is Nikon.
Are you guys trading in your D1Xs for the 14n?
According to reviews the 1D batter life is about the same. So I'm not sure what Canon camera you want to move to that will give you so much better battery life. In fact the current battery champion is probably the D100.the battery life stinks (300 RAW pics per battery).
Yes, Nikkor glass is about 10% more expensive than the equivalent Canon glass. But if you're complaining about the cost of the lenses, can you really afford $8k for a 1Ds?Also the lenses are expensive!
Nice body. Where is it letting you down?Nikon D1X
Nice flash.Nikon SB-80DX Flash
Nice, sharp lens. But it's the only top-grade Nikon glass you have.Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
Ok glass. Why not the 35-70 f/2.8 or 28-70 f/2.8?Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.4-4.5
Why not the Nikkor 17-35 AFS?Sigma 17-35mm
Supposedly nice.Sigma 50-500mm
Only you know your own finances. But from the outside observer's point of view, you don't have that much money invested in Nikon glass. Two of your lenses are Sigmas, one is a consumer grade Nikkor, and only one is a top-quality Nikkor prime.Am I in too deep to make a switch to Canon?
What would you gain from going to Canon? Can you afford a 1Ds? If so, go for it! Otherwise, I don't see what you could gain. Think about getting some better glass instead.Would I benefit from switching to Canon or should I wait until the
next DSLR from Nikon later this year.
am not trying to talk you into sticking with nikon, actually i've
been doing
researches too because i need FF as well. But there just isn't a
'dream system' yet. kinda like what they say about spouse, a new
husband won't be less problem, just a NEW SET of problem =o)
I had a D100 and I hated the build-quality. Also the AF was sloooow.
Then you certainly haven't experienced how poorly the D60 auto-focus performs in low light .. the D100 is without a dout superior to the D60 there.I had a D100 and I hated the build-quality. Also the AF was sloooow.
Keep in mind that the 1D is designed to compete with the D1x and D1h, but in one body. In other words, instead of forcing Nikon users to buy two bodies for different applications (one for speed, one for quality), Canon delivered one that could deliver the frame-rate and the quality.Even so, let's
look at what's on the market right now:
Nikon mount:
D1x
D1h
D100
S2
Canon mount:
D60 (discontinued)
1D
1Ds
Where is Nikon behind? 1Ds? Sure, there is currently no full frame
Nikon mount DSLR. The 14n will come out soonish. And even so, is an
$8000 camera an option for you? It's not for me. It probably isn't
for anyone who's not a working pro or extremely rich hobbyist.
So 1Ds aside, the Nikon mount line-up and Canon mount line-up are
about equivalent. Sure the 1D is a little nicer than the D1h (8fps
vs 5fps, 4Mpixels vs 2.74Mpixels, 1.3x vs 1.5x), but not too much
so.
According to reviews the 1D batter life is about the same. So I'mthe battery life stinks (300 RAW pics per battery).
not sure what Canon camera you want to move to that will give you
so much better battery life. In fact the current battery champion
is probably the D100.
Yes, Nikkor glass is about 10% more expensive than the equivalentAlso the lenses are expensive!
Canon glass. But if you're complaining about the cost of the
lenses, can you really afford $8k for a 1Ds?
Nice body. Where is it letting you down?Nikon D1X
Nice flash.Nikon SB-80DX Flash
Nice, sharp lens. But it's the only top-grade Nikon glass you have.Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
Ok glass. Why not the 35-70 f/2.8 or 28-70 f/2.8?Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.4-4.5
Why not the Nikkor 17-35 AFS?Sigma 17-35mm
Supposedly nice.Sigma 50-500mm
Only you know your own finances. But from the outside observer'sAm I in too deep to make a switch to Canon?
point of view, you don't have that much money invested in Nikon
glass. Two of your lenses are Sigmas, one is a consumer grade
Nikkor, and only one is a top-quality Nikkor prime.
What would you gain from going to Canon? Can you afford a 1Ds? IfWould I benefit from switching to Canon or should I wait until the
next DSLR from Nikon later this year.
so, go for it! Otherwise, I don't see what you could gain. Think
about getting some better glass instead.
I belive the difference between 1,2 and 1,4 is more like a third stop( F-stop scale is not linear). Here is an interesting comparision between the lenses.I speak as a new owner of a fabulous Nikon lens- 85mm F1.4 (that I
really havent had the time to take advantage of ) however Canon
also makes an interesting prime lens in that focal length and a
HALF STOP FASTER (85mm F1.2) AND Canon's comes with USM (=AF-S)
for $1200.
I speak as a new owner of a fabulous Nikon lens- 85mm F1.4 (that I
really havent had the time to take advantage of ) however Canon
also makes an interesting prime lens in that focal length and a
HALF STOP FASTER (85mm F1.2) AND Canon's comes with USM (=AF-S)
for $1200.
I am more impressed with Canon's lens line (IS availability thruout
their line-up) than I am with their FF body. I think Nikon's D1x
w/the buffer upgrade is up to the task......Unfortunately I only
own the D100.
--If you like the "teast" of Nikon, you would't like Canon!
How much is 1Ds? it also will have noise for long exp!
unless you mainly do action AF photo, you will switch back!
-photoave http://phillywood.com An Amalgam of images.
Hi all ----
I have a Nikon D1X. Takes a pretty good picture. I'm pretty upset
about the 1.5x thing and the battery life stinks (300 RAW pics per
battery).
Also the lenses are expensive!
Here is what I have so far:
Nikon D1X
Nikon SB-80DX Flash
Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.4-4.5
Sigma 17-35mm
Sigma 50-500mm
Am I in too deep to make a switch to Canon?
Would I benefit from switching to Canon or should I wait until the
next DSLR from Nikon later this year.
What would be the benefits and loses if I switched to Canon?
You're not comparing apples to apples. That extra bit of speed is costly.according to B&H the two lenses you refer to the Nikon 85mm f 1.4
USA - not import - is $969.95, the Canon lens - 85mm f 1.2 usm -
USA not import is 1499.95 - how does this add up to being 15 - 20
% less expensive?
--I speak as a new owner of a fabulous Nikon lens- 85mm F1.4 (that I
really havent had the time to take advantage of ) however Canon
also makes an interesting prime lens in that focal length and a
HALF STOP FASTER (85mm F1.2) AND Canon's comes with USM (=AF-S)
for $1200.
I am more impressed with Canon's lens line (IS availability thruout
their line-up) than I am with their FF body. I think Nikon's D1x
w/the buffer upgrade is up to the task......Unfortunately I only
own the D100.
If you like the "teast" of Nikon, you would't like Canon!
How much is 1Ds? it also will have noise for long exp!
unless you mainly do action AF photo, you will switch back!
Canon's lens schematics show that the 85/1.2L has a large aspheric element whereas the 85/1.4D has none. The 85/1.2L also has floating lens correction while the 85/1.4D has none. That's where all the extra money goes.You're not comparing apples to apples. That extra bit of speed is
costly.
ÓAutofocus TestsHi Brian, Well that SPECIFIC lens isnt a fair comparison since the
Canon 85 has the equivalent of AF-S and is a half-stop faster.
Same thing with the 50mm F1.4 by Canon which has USM (AF-S). For
sports or other fast-action photography these two functions would
be quite advantageous.
Then you certainly haven't experienced how poorly the D60I had a D100 and I hated the build-quality. Also the AF was sloooow.
auto-focus performs in low light .. the D100 is without a dout
superior to the D60 there.
Two of the photographers I work with, use the D60 .. and I have
played around with it often enough .. just a simple test like
focusing on your left hand ring and then on the patterned carpet
and then on a painting on the wall .. random objects to and fro
like that .. you will easily verify that the D100 latches onto the
subject far quicker and with much more 'confidence' than the D60.
