D500 vs D7500

[Sam_2709]

Hello everyone, I have been using my D5100 for a very long time now with the 18-55mm (kit lens), 55-300mm (tele-photo) , and 35mm F1.8 (prime). I wanted to upgrade my camera body now and therefore have a bit of confusion between D500 vs D7500. I also wanted to get the Tamron 70-200 F2.8 G2 tele-photo lens for get better and sharp images in low light conditions.

Should i buy the body first and get used to it before buying the new lens? Or should i buy the lens first and then upgrade my body one year later? My budget is limited now and i can buy only one of the either as of now (body or lens). Help needed.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Craig Gillette]

Hello everyone, I have been using my D5100 for a very long time now with the 18-55mm (kit lens), 55-300mm (tele-photo) , and 35mm F1.8 (prime). I wanted to upgrade my camera body now and therefore have a bit of confusion between D500 vs D7500. I also wanted to get the Tamron 70-200 F2.8 G2 tele-photo lens for get better and sharp images in low light conditions.

Should i buy the body first and get used to it before buying the new lens? Or should i buy the lens first and then upgrade my body one year later? My budget is limited now and i can buy only one of the either as of now (body or lens). Help needed.

Thanks in advance.

This article goes into the differences between the D500 and D7500.

Nikon D500 vs D7500

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Both are good cameras, the D500 is still a very popular high performance dslr, the D7500 is a little more general purpose. If neither the added weight nor added price are deterrents, I'd consider the D500. Noting, however, several years ago I began adding mirror-less gear to get smaller and lighter. It was Sony as at the time, Nikon wasn't in the mirror-less business. And I never felt it necessary to upgrade from my D7200, but it's also a better camera than the D5100. So might suggest considering the D7200 but believe you'll only find them used now.

Adding the 70-200 should be better than the 55-300. But, of course, won't replace either the 18-55 nor 35/1.8. Which lenses do you use most? And how much in the 200mm to 300mm range?

The camera bodies may improve your photographic experience with enhanced controls, speed, etc., but not sure the resolution increase is going to be critically better. Yes, more pixels but are you doing prints and bumping into size issues?

 

[Leswick II]

There isn't much between D500 and D7500 except the price and FPS, IMO. Sure there are minor differences, but they don't amount to much.....and durability depends on usage. You can compare the rigs yourself here on DPR.

As to the lens, I'd rent it to see if it does what you want.

Good luck.

 

[akbc]

The D500 has a SD and a XQD card slots but the D7500 has a single SD card slot. Nikon makes a battery grip for D500 but not for D7500 (only third party grip, the battery door need to be removed and an external power cable need to be connected from the grip to the camera).

Both bodies are made from a combination of magnesium alloy and carbon fiber . D500 is bigger and heavier.

D500 has 3 times more focus points, higher fps, bigger buffer, longer battery life, bsi sensor, hdr, higher res screen and slow motion video.

 

[Bill Ferris]

What kind of photography will you be doing with your new camera?

 

[FingerPainter]

There isn't much between D500 and D7500 except the price and FPS, IMO. Sure there are minor differences, but they don't amount to much.....

I think the differences in interface and AF system are more significant than the differences in FPS.

and durability depends on usage. You can compare the rigs yourself here on DPR.

As to the lens, I'd rent it to see if it does what you want.

Good luck.

 

[FingerPainter]

The D500 has a SD and a XQD card slots but the D7500 has a single SD card slot. Nikon makes a battery grip for D500 but not for D7500 (only third party grip, the battery door need to be removed and an external power cable need to be connected from the grip to the camera).

Both bodies are made from a combination of magnesium alloy and carbon fiber . D500 is bigger and heavier.

D500 has 3 times more focus points, higher fps, bigger buffer, longer battery life, bsi sensor,

I don't think so. The D500 has the same image sensor as the D7500, as wel as teh the same metering and tracking sensor and the same image processor.

hdr, higher res screen and slow motion video.

To this list I would add that the D500 has the Nikon Professional interface, while the D7500 has the prosumer interface, and the D500 has a more advanced AF system (not just more AF points) and a higher resolution LCD screen.

 

[Leswick II]

The D500 has a SD and a XQD card slots but the D7500 has a single SD card slot. Nikon makes a battery grip for D500 but not for D7500 (only third party grip, the battery door need to be removed and an external power cable need to be connected from the grip to the camera).

Both bodies are made from a combination of magnesium alloy and carbon fiber . D500 is bigger and heavier.

D500 has 3 times more focus points, higher fps, bigger buffer, longer battery life, bsi sensor,

I don't think so. The D500 has the same image sensor as the D7500, as wel as teh the same metering and tracking sensor and the same image processor.

hdr, higher res screen and slow motion video.

To this list I would add that the D500 has the Nikon Professional interface, while the D7500 has the prosumer interface, and the D500 has a more advanced AF system (not just more AF points) and a higher resolution LCD screen.

The Q I had was asked by Bill....much depends on what sorts of image taking will the OP engage in. There are various ways of looking at this....AF or few extra pixels in the LCD does not make the camera. Sure, for the extra cashola you can get all these niceties (the differences are indicated in specifications)....as I noted.

Ha, AF is for those who need it.....I shoot totally in manual > not that this shall matter to anyone.

 

[Smaug01]

Then, you will be able to get used to the lens and get those low light telephoto shots while you save for the body.

Also, the body will likely cost less in a year's time.

Speaking of the body, what is wrong with it that you're thinking of upgrading it? What does it no do that you want to do with the new body? You should think about that before dropping several hundred dollars.

Edited to add one more thought: If you buy the lens and shoot with it, you may find that the resulting images show that you don't "need" the new body. Maybe it was the lens all along that was limiting you.

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[sirhawkeye64]

Hello everyone, I have been using my D5100 for a very long time now with the 18-55mm (kit lens), 55-300mm (tele-photo) , and 35mm F1.8 (prime). I wanted to upgrade my camera body now and therefore have a bit of confusion between D500 vs D7500. I also wanted to get the Tamron 70-200 F2.8 G2 tele-photo lens for get better and sharp images in low light conditions.

Should i buy the body first and get used to it before buying the new lens? Or should i buy the lens first and then upgrade my body one year later? My budget is limited now and i can buy only one of the either as of now (body or lens). Help needed.

Thanks in advance.

I would get the body first, and get used to it (it is a bit different than the D5100 in terms of some of the controls -- as you have two command dials now, instead of just one) and really unless you're doing some serious wildlife shooting, the D7500 is still a good value. For the same price, you'd have to settle on a used D500 which may be a bit harder to come by.

Then I would add the lens later. Is there a reason you've settled on the 70-200 G2? Are you looking for a wildlife lens? If that's the case, maybe look at the 100-400 Tamron instead. It seems that you have the 55-300mm range covered anyway. Nothing wrong with the 70-200 G2 (great lens for the price, to be honest) but I'm not sure why you are after that specific lens. Could you share more about what you intend to shoot? (the reason I assume wildlife is because you're considering the D500 or D7500 and those are two popular enthusiast DSLRs for wildlife/sports).

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[foot]

google it...there are several review videos

"Nikon D7500 vs. D500 – Camera Review – Which is Right for You? - B&H Photo Video"

apparently they use the same sensor, maybe ask on the nikon board about image IQ

"However, despite having the same sensor and processing engine, the D500 has a higher native sensitivity range of ISO 100-102,400 with expansion settings going to ISO 50-1,640,000, while the D7500 has a standard range of ISO 100-51,200 that’s expandable to ISO 50-1,640,000."

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/nikon-d500-vs-d7500