Nikon D7000 vs D700

[kwanhan]

Thanks for the link and th advice. Appreciate your help a lot! Not forgetting the rest who had also use your precious time to give me advice. Thanks!

let us know what you get in the end and for how much

shoot more buy less!

 

[rain5533]

let us know what you get in the end and for how much

shoot more buy less!

Don't think have it word, shoot more buy less.
I knew is shots more getting more poison and buy more

 

[thltetek]

let us know what you get in the end and for how much

shoot more buy less!

Okay sure! And thanks for that quote haha!

 

[nikoneer]

Somebody here tried using sigma 24mm f1.8 in d700 body?

 

[rain5533]

Somebody here tried using sigma 24mm f1.8 in d700 body?

Got DD brother he strong recommended for this lens :>

 

[daredevil123]

Somebody here tried using sigma 24mm f1.8 in d700 body?

Yes I do. What do you want to know?

 

[nikoneer]

Yes I do. What do you want to know?

I read the reviews that it is almost all around prime with more than acceptable image quality... Of course this lense also have compromises.

But some says it has a back focus issue.

Can you tell me your experience? Soon im going to get my self an fx. I will make this prime my all around fx lense for the meantine. Probably for a longer time.

What can u say about it?

 

[daredevil123]

I read the reviews that it is almost all around prime with more than acceptable image quality... Of course this lense also have compromises.

But some says it has a back focus issue.

Can you tell me your experience? Soon im going to get my self an fx. I will make this prime my all around fx lense for the meantine. Probably for a longer time.

What can u say about it?

My copy had a little back focus on DX, which can be taken care of using AF Fine tune, but I still got it adjusted for free at Sigma after a couple of months. On FX, the lens kicks ass.

back or front focus issues is dependent on BOTH the specific copy of the lens as well as your camera body. Some of my lenses have a little back focus on my D300s, not just 3rd party lenses, some Nikon lenses as well. But on my D700, all are ok... so it really depends on your camera body. That is also why I will usually not consider camera bodies without AF Fine tune.

Sample of pics I shot with this lens on D700:

 

[Fudgecakes]

My advice for your build...

-D7000 ($1200~) "king of DX" so called. has built in commander to trigger your flash and also has great high ISO performance and Video function vs no video function in D700
-85mm DX Micro ($500~) to shoot close up of small flowers
-35mm 1.8 ($290~) general purpose use since TS is ok with primes
-Tokina 11-16 ($600) Landscapes
-Sb700 ($350) lighting
perhaps you can squeeze in a 55-200 to cover your telephoto needs? ($200~)

total :$2790~

 

[nikoneer]

My copy had a little back focus on DX, which can be taken care of using AF Fine tune, but I still got it adjusted for free at Sigma after a couple of months. On FX, the lens kicks ass.

back or front focus issues is dependent on BOTH the specific copy of the lens as well as your camera body. Some of my lenses have a little back focus on my D300s, not just 3rd party lenses, some Nikon lenses as well. But on my D700, all are ok... so it really depends on your camera body. That is also why I will usually not consider camera bodies without AF Fine tune.

Sample of pics I shot with this lens on D700:

Good heavens! razor sharp, crispy chips, and squeaky clean! Thank you very much DD for the sample. I will add that to my budget FF list.

 

[sf_kang]

It's very interesting to follow the discussion whether to choose the D7000 or D700.
Here's my take (after being a nikon user for over 30+ years).
1. Technology will continue to evolve and there will be no end to 'upgrading' for whatever reasons.
2. I shot film SLRs for 20+ years and moved to DSLRs (first with the D200 and then D300).
3. But since I had my 'FX' lenses from the SLRs days, I could use most of them on the D200/D300, except I bought an additional 12-24 UWA.
4. When FX became available, 1 bought the D700 (used), sold all my DX gear and NEVER looked back. I have kept this D700 body for over 4 years now and still loving it.
5. I later bought a D3s (used) and share lenses with my D700. I still shoot with the AF-D lenses. I noticed the image quality between the two are so very close (surprise!).
6. With 12mp on a FX sensor, this makes it so practical with excellent low light performance that captures the natural lighting conditions.

Suggestions:
Don't spend your hard-earned money chasing the latest bodies and lenses.
If you bought a good condition used D700, and shop around for some older AF-D lenses (and there are plenty of these lying around BnS and in the shops around Peninsula), you will be able to assemble a fully functional FX system that can produce stunning images.
E.g. a good condtion D700 costs say around $2,000. Add a AFD 35/f2 ($320). And a AFD 20/f2.8 ($550). And a AFD 85/f1.8 ($600). And maybe an 80-200/f2.8.
And you would have a setup ready for just about any shooting situation (except wildlife and birding).

Cheers.

 

[daredevil123]

It's very interesting to follow the discussion whether to choose the D7000 or D700.
Here's my take (after being a nikon user for over 30+ years).
1. Technology will continue to evolve and there will be no end to 'upgrading' for whatever reasons.
2. I shot film SLRs for 20+ years and moved to DSLRs (first with the D200 and then D300).
3. But since I had my 'FX' lenses from the SLRs days, I could use most of them on the D200/D300, except I bought an additional 12-24 UWA.
4. When FX became available, 1 bought the D700 (used), sold all my DX gear and NEVER looked back. I have kept this D700 body for over 4 years now and still loving it.
5. I later bought a D3s (used) and share lenses with my D700. I still shoot with the AF-D lenses. I noticed the image quality between the two are so very close (surprise!).
6. With 12mp on a FX sensor, this makes it so practical with excellent low light performance that captures the natural lighting conditions.

Suggestions:
Don't spend your hard-earned money chasing the latest bodies and lenses.
If you bought a good condition used D700, and shop around for some older AF-D lenses (and there are plenty of these lying around BnS and in the shops around Peninsula), you will be able to assemble a fully functional FX system that can produce stunning images.
E.g. a good condtion D700 costs say around $2,000. Add a AFD 35/f2 ($320). And a AFD 20/f2.8 ($550). And a AFD 85/f1.8 ($600). And maybe an 80-200/f2.8.
And you would have a setup ready for just about any shooting situation (except wildlife and birding).

Cheers.

Great advice! Just to add on...

The AF-D 85/1.8 is no longer a good buy because the newer AFS 85/1.8G is so much better in every aspect and you can buy it new for slightly less than $600 brand new.

80-200/2.8 are good bets but some sellers tend to want too much for the 2 touch versions. so make sure you do enough homework in pricings. There are 4 versions of this lens, the ones worth getting are the AF-D push pull (600-750), the AF-D 2 touch (900-1000), and the AF-S versions.

Also consider the Samyang 14/2.8. It is very very superb lens for landscape.

 

[thltetek]

Great advice! Just to add on...

The AF-D 85/1.8 is no longer a good buy because the newer AFS 85/1.8G is so much better in every aspect and you can buy it new for slightly less than $600 brand new.

80-200/2.8 are good bets but some sellers tend to want too much for the 2 touch versions. so make sure you do enough homework in pricings. There are 4 versions of this lens, the ones worth getting are the AF-D push pull (600-750), the AF-D 2 touch (900-1000), and the AF-S versions.

Also consider the Samyang 14/2.8. It is very very superb lens for landscape.

Thanks so much for the advice! And yea in the end I went for a used good condition D700, which I bought from a very nice gentleman. Due to budget constraints after getting a FX body, I'm currently only using the 50mm 1.8G. But still quite like it as a cheap general lens. Will save up for now for better lens which also suits my needs in the future.

 

[thltetek]

It's very interesting to follow the discussion whether to choose the D7000 or D700.
Here's my take (after being a nikon user for over 30+ years).
1. Technology will continue to evolve and there will be no end to 'upgrading' for whatever reasons.
2. I shot film SLRs for 20+ years and moved to DSLRs (first with the D200 and then D300).
3. But since I had my 'FX' lenses from the SLRs days, I could use most of them on the D200/D300, except I bought an additional 12-24 UWA.
4. When FX became available, 1 bought the D700 (used), sold all my DX gear and NEVER looked back. I have kept this D700 body for over 4 years now and still loving it.
5. I later bought a D3s (used) and share lenses with my D700. I still shoot with the AF-D lenses. I noticed the image quality between the two are so very close (surprise!).
6. With 12mp on a FX sensor, this makes it so practical with excellent low light performance that captures the natural lighting conditions.

Suggestions:
Don't spend your hard-earned money chasing the latest bodies and lenses.
If you bought a good condition used D700, and shop around for some older AF-D lenses (and there are plenty of these lying around BnS and in the shops around Peninsula), you will be able to assemble a fully functional FX system that can produce stunning images.
E.g. a good condtion D700 costs say around $2,000. Add a AFD 35/f2 ($320). And a AFD 20/f2.8 ($550). And a AFD 85/f1.8 ($600). And maybe an 80-200/f2.8.
And you would have a setup ready for just about any shooting situation (except wildlife and birding).

Cheers.

Great advice! Just to add on...

The AF-D 85/1.8 is no longer a good buy because the newer AFS 85/1.8G is so much better in every aspect and you can buy it new for slightly less than $600 brand new.

80-200/2.8 are good bets but some sellers tend to want too much for the 2 touch versions. so make sure you do enough homework in pricings. There are 4 versions of this lens, the ones worth getting are the AF-D push pull (600-750), the AF-D 2 touch (900-1000), and the AF-S versions.

Also consider the Samyang 14/2.8. It is very very superb lens for landscape.

Thanks so much for the advice! And yea in the end I went for a used good condition D700, which I bought from a very nice gentleman. Due to budget constraints after getting a FX body, I'm currently only using the 50mm 1.8G. But still quite like it as a cheap general lens. Will save up for now for better lens which also suits my needs in the future

 

[quelfala]

Do let me know how was the D700, I am also in a dilemma whether to wait for Nikon to announce the entry level FX or I would go to D700. I am currently using D70s and all I have now is DX lenses. I am alittle worry about the Megapixel count also , will the 12.3mp be competent enough for another 3-5 years of use?

 

[Dfive]

It's very interesting to follow the discussion whether to choose the D7000 or D700.
Here's my take (after being a nikon user for over 30+ years).
1. Technology will continue to evolve and there will be no end to 'upgrading' for whatever reasons.
2. I shot film SLRs for 20+ years and moved to DSLRs (first with the D200 and then D300).
3. But since I had my 'FX' lenses from the SLRs days, I could use most of them on the D200/D300, except I bought an additional 12-24 UWA.
4. When FX became available, 1 bought the D700 (used), sold all my DX gear and NEVER looked back. I have kept this D700 body for over 4 years now and still loving it.
5. I later bought a D3s (used) and share lenses with my D700. I still shoot with the AF-D lenses. I noticed the image quality between the two are so very close (surprise!).
6. With 12mp on a FX sensor, this makes it so practical with excellent low light performance that captures the natural lighting conditions.

Suggestions:
Don't spend your hard-earned money chasing the latest bodies and lenses.
If you bought a good condition used D700, and shop around for some older AF-D lenses (and there are plenty of these lying around BnS and in the shops around Peninsula), you will be able to assemble a fully functional FX system that can produce stunning images.
E.g. a good condtion D700 costs say around $2,000. Add a AFD 35/f2 ($320). And a AFD 20/f2.8 ($550). And a AFD 85/f1.8 ($600). And maybe an 80-200/f2.8.
And you would have a setup ready for just about any shooting situation (except wildlife and birding).

Cheers.

Wise advice there... For me was an overhaul in my system till I had what my 'signature' below says, but i'd agree with the above.

And to add > spend on the lenses.... your digitals are worth scrap value within 3-5 years ( compared to what your paying new and first off the shelf today. )

i.e. Will getting the D800 today at $4200 make you a BETTER photographer in a year's time when its selling at $3000 ? doubt so.... I just saved you a grand there !!

 

[rain5533]

Do let me know how was the D700, I am also in a dilemma whether to wait for Nikon to announce the entry level FX or I would go to D700. I am currently using D70s and all I have now is DX lenses. I am alittle worry about the Megapixel count also , will the 12.3mp be competent enough for another 3-5 years of use?

D7000 you still can decide to keep all the DX lenses.
D700 you have to sell off all the DX Lenses an before get the D700, cause no point to used as crop mode on 5mp only.
D800 you still can decide to keep of 50% or keep all the DX lenses. even used crop mode the output still remain as 15mp.
D600 unknown, should be around 24MP.

 

[kwanhan]

Do let me know how was the D700, I am also in a dilemma whether to wait for Nikon to announce the entry level FX or I would go to D700. I am currently using D70s and all I have now is DX lenses. I am alittle worry about the Megapixel count also , will the 12.3mp be competent enough for another 3-5 years of use?

do you do large prints?
do you need to do a lot of cropping for whatever you shoot?

 

[quelfala]

well i dont do large print but as for cropping, i did it like almost 50% of them. what I am craving for is detail image and have a good dynamic range. Currently my D70s really giving off , the more i shoot with it the more I am starting to hit the limit. I do landscape(night shot) , some close up and hopefully to move into portrait. I am in a tight budget to upgrade say around 2400.

 

[kwanhan]

well i dont do large print but as for cropping, i did it like almost 50% of them. what I am craving for is detail image and have a good dynamic range. Currently my D70s really giving off , the more i shoot with it the more I am starting to hit the limit. I do landscape(night shot) , some close up and hopefully to move into portrait. I am in a tight budget to upgrade say around 2400.

question is, why do you need to crop 50% of the time?

is it because you don't have the right lens to do the job?