Nikon or not?

[RedGoblinz]

Im thinking of whether to buy a Nikon entry level dslr, im pretty discouraged by the fact that they have no AF motor and the AF-S lenses are expensive . Since im on a tight budget, the expensive lenses will be a problem for me. I want to know if there are reasons i should consider Nikon over other brands.

Thanks.

[Almond.Butterscotch]

Well, the kit lens is sufficient for a while and my recommendation for next lens is the cheap 35mm f/1.8. It really isn't too big an issue unless you're looking for a small handful of lenses that aren't AF-S [yet], like the 85mm f/1.8.

[zona5101]

Look at Canon'sofferings too, the other 1/2 of the world can't all be completely wrong.

[TheManny]

LOL! Loaded question...

Here's how I see it... If one camera brand can't do it... neither can the other.

At that point it all depends on what you're comfortable with and what you think you can afford.

Personally, I'm a Nikon shooter... not because I preferred Nikon over any other brand, it's just when I started photography again, it was what I could afford (with it being sold in a kit, I got a lot of bang for my buck). Now I've gotten used to the Nikon camera interface, naming/labeling scheme, etc. etc. etc.

Anyhow, I know it's probably not the best answer but I hope it helps in making your decision.

Cheers!

[RedGoblinz]

Hey im curious, if the any sort of lens is made for APS-C sensors , does the crop still apply on the focal length of the lenses?

[inkista]

Originally Posted by RedGoblinz

Im thinking of whether to buy a Nikon entry level dslr, im pretty discouraged by the fact that they have no AF motor and the AF-S lenses are expensive . Since im on a tight budget, the expensive lenses will be a problem for me. I want to know if there are reasons i should consider Nikon over other brands.

If you own or have access to a lot of Nikon lenses. If you want to use old manual focus lenses without adapters (although Pentax can do this, too).

If you want to go inexpensive, vintage manual focus glass may actually be a good alternative for you. Do you NEED autofocus? is the first thing to really ask yourself. And only Nikon has this focus motor issue. If you are going to be a sports/fast-action shooter, then maybe considering the other brands' entry level offerings is worth it.

Originally Posted by RedGoblinz

Hey im curious, if the any sort of lens is made for APS-C sensors , does the crop still apply on the focal length of the lenses?

Not sure what you mean, but the focal length of a lens is a physical property of the lens. It doesn't change no matter how big the sensor/film is that sits behind it. What changes is the field of view, and the image circle size. But a 50mm lens is still a 50mm lens, whether it's used on 1/2.3", APS-C, APS-H, 135 format, medium format, or large format.

[RedGoblinz]

I dont think i need autofocus that much, but i wear spectacles and my short sightedness is about 200. I dont think i do much action shots either.

And what i mean is, example Nikon DX lenses are built for APS-C sensors and vignette if mounted on a full frame. So if the label on the DX lens reads 100mm, does it mean its 100mm on an APS-C or do you still have to use the crop factor?

[Shokinen]

Originally Posted by RedGoblinz

And what i mean is, example Nikon DX lenses are built for APS-C sensors and vignette if mounted on a full frame. So if the label on the DX lens reads 100mm, does it mean its 100mm on an APS-C or do you still have to use the crop factor?

A 100mm lens is a 100mm lens. Focal length is a measure and is not related to the sensor size. You still have to use to crop factor.

DX is indicating the lens is design for smaller sensor and, as you mentioned, will vignette.