Jump to content
Top Shelf Aquatics

Canon v Nikon: Bring it NR!


SouthFlorida_Tron

Recommended Posts

SouthFlorida_Tron

Hey gang... getting the itch to get back into the hobby... I miss the days of my little Canon T3i, and the amazing shots I would get out of the 100mm L Macro... But now have been heartstruck by inspiring photography from my cousin and his Nikon d5200... and am torn which direction to go...

 

I can get my hands on the Canon 60d, and Nikon d5200, which are my two probable options as far as budget, and functionality go....

 

I am yet to hold the Nikon, or see its interface, but as far as performance, I hear great things, especially all those 39 focus points, wow!

 

 

 

 

--Thoughts?

Link to comment

I use Nikon (D300) for my personal use. About 7 - 8 years ago when I was getting into photography and knew nothing about either I went to the store and played with both. I found the user interface to be the determining factor for me. The Nikon was night and day easier to use than the comparable Canon was.

I've upgraded my camera body a few times since that first camera. Most people will want to stay within one system as they will eventually buy better and different lenses.

 

I've only heard and seen amazing things about the high end Canon lenses and the video the cameras produce. But for mid/low range I don't know that you can go much better than Nikon. Even the kit 18-55 lens that comes with most cameras is amazing quality that always gets good grades and complimented for being a great lens. Then there are a couple of really cheap nice options available as well like the 35mm 1.8 prime lens, and 50mm 1.8. And if you want a great do all lens the 18 - 200 VRII is pretty spectacular for the price.

 

Plus they use Nikon on the space station!

 

In all honesty I don't have much bad to say about Canon, I just wasn't a fan of the interface a long time ago and I've been happy with my Nikon decision ever since.

Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron

Once I get a chance to play with my cousin's 5200 it will say a lot and i could go from there....

Link to comment

Either.

 

The D800e is nice.

The Canon f/1.2 50mm Auto is nice.

 

They both can take Zeiss lenses.

 

Lenses are what really matter. I could never really figure out the Canon lens thing. I can put virtually any Nikon lens on a Nikon camera and it will work, so if I want to use a 30-50 year old F mount lens, it works.

 

It also comes down to the feel of the camera in your hands. Ive owned a Canon Elan, not bad. But the Nikon F100 just feels right to me, like an extension, and their full size DSLR cameras feel just the same (D300 D800).

 

What theishkid posted, is pretty right on.I didnt know about the space station thing. Theres a bunch of Hasselblads on the Moon, I know.

Link to comment

I have a Canon and it works well.

 

With that being said, if I had to do it again, I think I may go the Nikon route. The reason being, i'm sick and tired of Canon recycling the same crap, and releasing the new Ti camera each year with one new feature - and not really improving much else, while Panasonic is blowing shit out of the water with their mirrorless cameras, not to mention other brands as well.

 

Nikon seems to be ahead of the game here.

 

Canon would have to make some pretty significant changes in technology for me to continue with them. Although I do have a fair amount invested in their line, so probably would continue, but no body upgrades for this guy (T2i) until changes are made...

 

Now i'm not pro by any means, I still consider myself a novice, but can still see limitations of the budget lines.

Link to comment
Paandemonium

I have a T3i its wonderful but like JDH said they re-release cameras all the time. Right now theyre doing MAJOR adverts for the T5i but thats been on the market for agesssssss. The glass is what matters IMO

 

Also, I wouldnt do the 60D, you can pay a little more and get stuff a lot better body wise

Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron

I was annoyed with that point on the Rebel series... For what its worth, Nikon does the same thing with theirs but they have more versions...

 

Rebels = d3000 slrs

 

50-70d = d7000 slrs...

 

but where nikon is appealing is the middle level 5000 series... kind of entry level camera with pro features...

 

However, Im waiting to play with my cousin's d5200 to see how it handles and how the interface is, and after toying around with my friends 60d, which has the extra "pro" controls (top view screen, secondary wheel, easy to change controls) i wonder how the nikon will compare...

 

As far as lenses, Ill be going the route of either the Canon 100mm macro, or the Nikon 105mm Micro... and the Nikon 10.5 fisheye if I go canon...

 

I LOVEEEEE fisheye lenses.... i had the cheap rokinon fisheye MF for my old t3i, loved it... may just pick one up and use it as a general!!!

Link to comment
TheKleinReef

after shooting around with my friend's canon t3i (i think that's what it was?) and my parent's nikon d300s i found that nikon was a heavier duty camera with a much more user friendly interface.

 

Just picked up a nikon d610 with a 24-120mm f/4 and i love it. even using a dx lens on an fx sensor produces some really good results.

 

As far as lenses, Ill be going the route of either the Canon 100mm macro, or the Nikon 105mm Micro... and the Nikon 10.5 fisheye if I go canon...

 

i wanted that lens so bad, but i needed a more general purpose lens for landscapes.. D:

Link to comment
Prisonfood53

I have a Canon and love my 1.4 50mm, best buy in photography. As far as Nikon the whole backwards thing really throws me off but quality wise they are just as good. When I knew more about cameras several years back Canon lenses seemed better but I'm sure Nikon has closed the gap. Go with whatever is most comfortable to you because if you end up being unsatisfied you won't take pictures and that's the whole point.

Link to comment
doppelganger

Honestly, both are great companies and you can't go wrong either way. I'm a canon user, but only because I grew up using canons so it's very comfortable for me. I know what things are called, I know how the menus are set up etc.

 

It really comes down to personal preference and how it feels. In the age of the digital darkroom, both can take virtually identical photos. Almost every lens and body that canon has, nikon or another company has a version of it and vice versa. If you're planning to go deep into photography, you definitely need to look at the lenses tho. Canon has some better specific lenses, and nikon as well. It really boils down to what you want to take photos of and how invested you want to be.

 

Also, consider the people around you. If your cousin has a nikon, perhaps it would be much easier if you had one as well so you could share and borrow lenses. It makes a big difference if you have other family members and friends who use the same mounts as you.

 

I would definitely try it out first and see. It may take you a while to get use to a nikon but I'm sure you'll catch on pretty quick, and trying before you buy will help alot.

Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron

And as far as lenses, could anyone comment on the whole nikon 105mm macro vs the sigma 105mm macro?

 

 

PS-love the fisheye shots btw... that will be my general purpose lens believe it or not, I'm funky like that!

Link to comment

Go the other way, you wont be disappointed.

 

Zeiss is nice.

 

Rent it from Borrowlenses for a week before you buy. Do the same with the Nikon macros.

 

 

I thought for a year or two I wanted a DC lens, rented it. Took it off my wishlist fast.

 

Hell, rent a Nikon and Canon DSLR to find out which you like best, even.

Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron

My main thing in the SLR will be ease of setting adjustments while I'm under the viewfinder, like right now, with my friend's 60D, I can use both wheels and a few flicks while I'm shooting to adjust shutter speeds and apertures under certain modes, I've never used a Nikon, so it will be interesting to see if the adjustments are just as quick, if so, ill be happy to try them out, I have already grown fond of a certain Lens selection if I go that route!

Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron

But can you do it on the fly via buttons and controls on the camera or do you have to spend 2 minutes in the interface?

 

I guess Ill find out sunday when i hang out with my cousin...

Link to comment

With both cameras it's going to depend on the model. A Cheap D3200 has one knob for quickly changing shutter speed, where a higher end D300s has two knobs for changing shutter speed and aperture, as well as quick buttons for easily changing ISO and white balance, etc. Some also have a top mounted menu so you don't have to look through the viewfinder to see your settings. It all just depends how much you want to keep stepping up and pay. With either brand.

Link to comment

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

  • Recommended Discussions

×
×
  • Create New...