Switching from Canon to Nikon - Thoughts?

[lsisaxon]

haaaa the only crap about this lens is the price.... :sweat:....

.......and the weight.

 

[N-user]

So my advice is if it's a preference thing, then you can consider swapping. If it's just a feature you want, then wait.

ya agree... come to think of it.... last time when I ditch my nikon and starting fresh.... was thinking of switching to canon..... but somehow, something hold me back.... also bro here told me if I change to canon, then need to change to c-user.... nah.... too troublesome...

*edit*.... ditch is not a good word... sold off my system......

 

[bigpond]

I could be wrong, but sounds like the OP gootlah does not have a lot already invested in Canon gear. In that case, WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE! On top of nice Nikon ergonomics, you get to enjoy fabulous Zeiss ZF lenses without having to use mount converters.

 

[Neo]

Words of wisdom indeed.

I think I heard the same comment about Nikon a few years back.... "We want full frame, Nikon's not listening.." "We want low noise at high ISO, Nikon's not listening..."

I think it's only fair to give the manufacturers some time to think about their strategy. If you already have significant investment in either system, what makes most economical sense is to stick with the system unless you can find someone willing to swap systems lens-for-lens, body-for-body.

Although I'm a Nikon user, I think Canon isn't that bad too, just that it's not to my preference. So my advice is if it's a preference thing, then you can consider swapping. If it's just a feature you want, then wait.

 

[cosycatus]

Well that pure crap lens has made me more $$$ than you could imagine.... :bsmilie::bsmilie:

my question is, would ur money be lesser had u been using the tamron one?

 

[mrchua]

its quite natural to think that the pastures are greener on the other side.. or so we thought. sometimes we realise that it really is greener, good then. but many times it isn't, and we regret making that move and want to go back to where we came from.

 

[chngpe01]

my question is, would ur money be lesser had u been using the tamron one?

Yes because when I charge a premium, I tell my client that I do not use third party equipment but only the best for them and it works.

Skill only don't necessary earn you $$, it is a fact of life, many a times it is about marketing too. There are certain thing you can save there are certain thing you have to spend to reap higher returns. This case to me is a fine example. Anyway the fact is that this crap lens brings me $ that's more important. :bsmilie::bsmilie::bsmilie:

Anyway, I will suggest that you can carry on your business model while I carry on mine.

To the TS sorry for the OT but go and test the Nikon system out at Nikon show room and Canon showroom to have a first hand experience, it will help in your decision

 

[surefire]

I am a Nikon shooter but I think you can't go wrong with either Canon or Nikon - both systems will allow you to shoot excellent photos although each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Nikon has a better flash system, better ergonomics (to me at least), excellent ultra-wide lenses (the 14-24 is unmatched) while Canon has better tele-photo lenses and an excellent f4 L-range which Nikon lacks. Canon lenses also seem more reasonably priced - Nikon's 16-85 and 18-200 are just 2 examples of over-priced lenses. Nikon has over the past few years concentrated on DX cameras and DX lenses and it now needs to quickly re-build and re-fresh its FF lenses.

If you are tempted to change mainly because of the bunch of new offerings by Nikon in recent years (D300/D3/D700), I would say - be patient; at least wait for the 5D Mark II as well as the new Nikon to be announced at Photokina.

 

[chngpe01]

haaaa the only crap about this lens is the price.... :sweat:....

Haahaha I bought it 2nd hand (a few months old lens then) a couple of years back from someone who switch from Nikon to Canon. Save me a bundle

 

[superon]

I am sharing based on my hands on experience on both system. I own both Nikon D300 and Canon 40D. I switched from Nikon to Canon 1 year back and now own 2 system.

Nikon - Well build and excellent flash lighting. Nikon User Interface sucks big time. Lack of good prime lens

Canon - Not as well build and lighter. Flash lighting not as good. User interface ...most user friendly i have used. Got good prime lens.

My suggestion is stick to Canon if you have lenses already otherwise can try my route own 2 system...burn a hole in pocket. Switching system is equally costly.

 

[superon]

One more thing.... Canon Digital Professional Software is easy to use and fast compared to ViewNX/CaptureNX...slow and I gave up using.

 

[sammedia]

Well that pure crap lens has made me more $$$ than you could imagine.... :bsmilie::bsmilie:

1. reason why i am staying with 20d( and not even a 40d which i think is a waste of money to upgrade to) is purely b/c of 1 lens, the 17-55 IS. Nikon doesn't have a lens that comes close and i think the 17-55 AFS is pure crap, so expensive and it doesn't offer anything more than the $500 tamron rival that is worth the $$$

Well, this pure crap can still be use on my Nikon FX & DX system. try to use the 17-55 IS on a 5D or 1D MIII instead.;p

 

[mismis]

I'm also a canon shooter thinking of switching camps.

Mainly because My family camera is a D70, which means we would be able to share lenses.
And Im starting a photography position in school in september, and all their camera equipment is Nikon(70-200, 300 f2.8 etc etc) It would be really nice to use the equipment

I currently own a Gripped xti with RRS L-bracket, 35L, 24-105L, 70-200 f2.8 IS, 580EX
If i switch my setup I will probably go towards the direction of D700, 14-24mm, 70-200mm, 35mm f2, and 50mm f1.4, Sb800, + maybe 85mm f1.4
Im currently in the states, and most of my gear is 2nd hand so I wouldnt make that much loss selling my equipment.

Everything seems to point me in Nikons direction, the D700 is everything I could ask for in a FF camera, the 14-24mm + D700 would surely blow my brains out, the flash system from nikon is better(IMO) and cheaper, Nikon has caught up with Canon in terms of low noise at high ISO, Superior AF system, better egronomics...etc

Im just worried that I'll miss my 35L too much, since there dosent seem to be a nikon equivalent (that can autofocus) for this. How do the other nikon prime lens counterparts perform? 50mm f1.4 from both sides, 85mm f1.4 vs 85mm f1.2L

 

[lsisaxon]

I'm also a canon shooter thinking of switching camps.

Mainly because My family camera is a D70, which means we would be able to share lenses.
And Im starting a photography position in school in september, and all their camera equipment is Nikon(70-200, 300 f2.8 etc etc) It would be really nice to use the equipment

I currently own a Gripped xti with RRS L-bracket, 35L, 24-105L, 70-200 f2.8 IS, 580EX
If i switch my setup I will probably go towards the direction of D700, 14-24mm, 70-200mm, 35mm f2, and 50mm f1.4, Sb800, + maybe 85mm f1.4
Im currently in the states, and most of my gear is 2nd hand so I wouldnt make that much loss selling my equipment.

Everything seems to point me in Nikons direction, the D700 is everything I could ask for in a FF camera, the 14-24mm + D700 would surely blow my brains out, the flash system from nikon is better(IMO) and cheaper, Nikon has caught up with Canon in terms of low noise at high ISO, Superior AF system, better egronomics...etc

Im just worried that I'll miss my 35L too much, since there dosent seem to be a nikon equivalent (that can autofocus) for this. How do the other nikon prime lens counterparts perform? 50mm f1.4 from both sides, 85mm f1.4 vs 85mm f1.2L

Why did you go into Canon in the first place, or you got into it before your family got into Nikon? ;p

As for the prime lenses, how often do you shoot the 35mm at f/1.4? If you can still find a used Nikkor 28/1.4, I think you'd love it even more. ;p

85mm from both camps have been compared since F3, New F1 days. It is well known that Nikon corrects the sagittal coma much better than Canon.

 

[lsisaxon]

I am sharing based on my hands on experience on both system. I own both Nikon D300 and Canon 40D. I switched from Nikon to Canon 1 year back and now own 2 system.

Nikon - Well build and excellent flash lighting. Nikon User Interface sucks big time. Lack of good prime lens

Canon - Not as well build and lighter. Flash lighting not as good. User interface ...most user friendly i have used. Got good prime lens.

My suggestion is stick to Canon if you have lenses already otherwise can try my route own 2 system...burn a hole in pocket. Switching system is equally costly.

I think UI thing is quite subjective.. I prefer the Nikon UI to Canon because I find it more intuitive. :dunno:

 

[superon]

I think UI thing is quite subjective.. I prefer the Nikon UI to Canon because I find it more intuitive

All UI design is subjective anyway as long as you get use to it. Try using Live View between Nikon D300 and Canon 40D you will know what I mean....

 

[lsisaxon]

All UI design is subjective anyway as long as you get use to it. Try using Live View between Nikon D300 and Canon 40D you will know what I mean....

Haven't tried 40D Liveview but the liveview implementation on D300 and D3 sux.

 

[BUZ_BUZ]

Nikon - Well build and excellent flash lighting. Nikon User Interface sucks big time.
Canon - Not as well build and lighter. Flash lighting not as good. User interface ...most user friendly i have used.

All UI design is subjective anyway as long as you get use to it. Try using Live View between Nikon D300 and Canon 40D you will know what I mean....

User Interface is really a preference thingy.

I am using a D70s and the last time I try to use my friend's 350D, I gave up.

The sharing of the ISO and WB thingy with the AF point selector ( the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT key ) seems plain stupid to me.
Each time I need to move the AF point with the arrow keys, I have to press a button somewhere on top first . Frustrate me many times when I have to change the AF point quickly.

I don't own D300 nor 40D now, but the last time I try them out, the LCD of the 40D seems like trash to me after comparing it to the D300.

So, to each his own.

 

[slkrich]

Hi! I own the canon system mostly for hobby. I have almost a full range from 10mm fisheye zoom to 500mm telephoto. Since like canon is letting us behind.
I now own an entry level D80 with 18-135, 500 mirror & 150mm marco lens to test out. With 18-135, I can cover function or wedding without changng lens. If everything test out fine. I might cosider to switch.
The most attractive is the new D700 FF. I can have super wide or tele as I like depending the lens I attach on. Another is the multi-exposure that being waiting for canon to include but not available till now.
Will wait till what canon 5D II is out.
Life is short, if you think you can afford to switch or own both, just do it!

slkrich

 

[mrchua]

User Interface is really a preference thingy.

I am using a D70s and the last time I try to use my friend's 350D, I gave up.

The sharing of the ISO and WB thingy with the AF point selector ( the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT key ) seems plain stupid to me.
Each time I need to move the AF point with the arrow keys, I have to press a button somewhere on top first . Frustrate me many times when I have to change the AF point quickly.

I don't own D300 nor 40D now, but the last time I try them out, the LCD of the 40D seems like trash to me after comparing it to the D300.

So, to each his own.

i'm using a 40D, i tried my friend's D70s yesterday and had a tough time with it. i actually spent 1 while figuring out how to switch the camera on. :bsmilie: played around with a sony alpha 700 earlier that day and i hated it to bits! i guess i'm just not used to another system.

you only have to depress the shutter button halfway before you can manually select an individual AF point. not much trouble actually.