The price to performance of used cameras is absurd. My view is that digital photography tech hit maturity in 2008 with the release of the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D700.
There is an overwhelming amount of professional gear out there at rock bottom prices. Consumer gear can be a blast when it’s cheap enough. The right camera for a style of shooting is going to be better than whatever the newest camera happens to be. (Unless you’re doing sports/action/wildlife. AF tech is getting absurd.)
Third Party Battery Paranoia
I have had batteries fall apart, fail within months, and with a capacity far below what’s on the label. It’s difficult to find good quality third party batteries.
There is an easy way ANYONE can inexpensively capacity test camera batteries. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to capacity test camera batteries. It is a simple DIY project that only requires, ~$30, a screwdriver, and pair of wire strippers.
Picking Out Vintage Lens Winners
All lenses aren’t equal, especially when it comes to vintage and early digital camera lenses. Modern lenses will give you images that are razor sharp corner to corner. Vintage lenses can set themselves apart by how they render, the color you can get with them, interesting bokeh, or other characteristics not valued by current photographers.
On the other hand, many vintage lenses are not good. Their performance may not be good enough to set them apart from other lenses. Worse, as time has gone on some lenses have defects such as haze, fungus, balsam separation, or degraded grease, that will render them worthless because of the difficulty in repair.
I’m somewhat indiscriminate in my purchasing of gear, so I get a mix of good, bad, and average. The lens reviews will help you find a lens worth owning. These are popular film cameras that recieve frequent lens questions.
The Nikon D5000 uses Nikon F-mount lenses. The camera has an APS-C sensor, which DX lenses are specifically made for.
Lens compatibility can get tricky because of how many additions have been made to the Nikon F-mount.
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There are many great lenses available for the Nikon D5100 at a variety of price points. The D5100 is still an excellent camera that can take high quality photographs when paired with the right lens.
The best lens for the Nikon D5100 is going to depend on your specific needs and budget. It is compatible with most Nikon F-mount lenses, but there are some caveats. The easiest way is to just stick to AF-S and G lenses.
If you know the kind of lens you are looking for, take a look at the best lenses for the Nikon D5200 below.
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If you know the kind of lens you are looking for, take a look at the best lenses for the Nikon D5200 below.
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When diving into the world of photography, the Nikon D7000 is a fantastic camera that opens up a universe of possibilities. Armed with an F-mount, it has access to a wide range of both new and old lenses. However, understanding lens compatibility and the type of lenses suitable for different kinds of photography is key to getting the most out of your Nikon D7000.
There’s an abundance of lenses available on the market, from prime lenses to zoom, wide-angle, and more.
When diving into the world of photography, the Nikon D7000 is a fantastic camera that opens up a universe of possibilities. Armed with an F-mount, it has access to a wide range of both new and old lenses. However, understanding lens compatibility and the type of lenses suitable for different kinds of photography is key to getting the most out of your Nikon D7000.
There’s an abundance of lenses available on the market, from prime lenses to zoom, wide-angle, and more.
