How can you compare a 35mm to a 50mm? For your info:
Canon EF 35mm f2 is more expensive than the Nikkor AFS 35mm f1.8G
Canon's 50mm f1.8 II is cheaper than the Nikkor AF 50mm f1.8D
Each brand has some cheaper and some better lenses. Canon decided to differentiate pricing using the L lens range. Nikon has ED, but their pricing is not scaled the series they offer - you can find ED in kit lenses e.r. 18-55mm EDII. Overall, each brand's lenses have their strengths and weakness. You can even buy adapters to use one brand's lenses to another brand's body. Nikon lenses do offer a lot more in backward compatibility. You just have to know which body model support which functions on which lens. Ken Rockwell's site has a compatibility chart if you are interested.
You can adjust anything in PP. And most people do PP their pictures to get the most out of it. The cameras do PP too, in-body, unknown to quite a number of people.
This is one thing I wish Nikon had. But will this buy-back at Canon last forever?
Thing is, there is no clear winner between C and N. Some models or lenses may be stronger than others, but overall these 2 systems have no clear winner. Just to mix it up a bit :devil:, did you look at Sony, Pentax and Olympus too? They are all pretty good too. Sony is a rebranded K-minolta and can use legendary minolta lenses. Pentax is also kickbutt in pricing and have good IQ. Olympus is hella good with anti-dust, and is much smaller and lighter with 4/3 system.
Since you mentioned you are a big fan of Canon, you should just get Canon. Moreover, you are familiar with Canon's interface. I would think that being familiar to an interface is a lot more important than 'playing' with a whole new interface. Since the joy should be in taking pictures, and the more you know your camera, the better you are equipped to take good pictures.
thanks, daredevil123, been reading alot of your posts in CS, you always give constructive suggestions, which is very good for newbies like me:thumbsup:
1. i m not comparing 50mm to 35mm, just that i thought Nikon has no 50mm prime lens..haha...so stupid!
2. in my impression, Canon pictures are more warmer, which is what i dont like. I like Nikon pictures, closer to natural (what we see from naked eye). If we just WB or PP, will it affect the overall picture quality? If this thing can settle, haha, no problem then.
3. In general, i dun think i will invest some much on camera, since i am not rich, not affordable to it. I think for my photography journey, i will just invest on several stuff:
1 kit lens (18-55mm)
1 zoom lens (probably 55-250mm) or 18-200mm
1 50mm f1.8 prime lens
1 macro lens (60mm, but ll be later)
simple flash like Canon 270ex or Nikon SB-400
batt grip
some filters
dry cabinet
tripod
bags
i think those think will add up cost me 3-4k....haha....
but i would think, those stuff will be complete for any kind of shooting!:think::think:
Anyway, thanks for those constructive advises given by all the seniors in CS....very useful for me....