Nikon D750

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Looking for feedback on the Nikon D750.  I know some of you have upgraded from the D7000, 7100 etc. What do you like better? What don't you like? Favorite lenses?  Filters.  Thanks 

[Tom Ferguson]

I have had the d750 for four months and I like it.  I also have a d7100.  These bodies compliment each other being the 750 is  full frame and excels at wide angle and low noise where the 7100 is nice for telephoto as it gives a 1.5 crop factor.  I sold my d3s as it was just getting too heavy.  The sensor on the 750 is as noise free but has a better dynamic range than my d3.

When using the d750, I like to use my 28-70 zoom most of the time as it is a nice overall range ... cons on the lens are its weight and cost

Hope this helps

Tom

Hope this helps

Tom

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Very helpful, thanks Tom.  I hadn't thought about the 2 cameras complimenting each other.  Interesting point. 

[Camilla and Darwin]

I don't use Nikon and I'm sure you will get a lot of great responses. I just wanted to say that if you are considering moving to a full frame, I say go for it! Keep in mind that if you are currently shooting with a crop body your lenses will all work differently on a full frame. They will seem wider. For me, I love all of my lenses much more on a full frame than a crop body. I'm not sure if Nikon is the same, but with canon some lenses will only work on crop bodies, not on full frame cameras. So that might be something to consider. When I moved to a full frame I loved all of my lenses, and all of my photos more. I think it makes a huge difference, especially for portraits!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Interesting Camilla that you love your lenses more :) Your photos are amazing.

[Richard Crowe]

I shoot with a pair of 7D cameras and usually have a 17-55mm f/2.8 IS and a 70-200mm f/4L IS mounted on them.

If I went with a full frame camera I would need to purchase a mid-range zoom that works with full frame (the 17-55mm is an EFS lens for crop bodies only.  I absolutely love my 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens and that is one of the reasons that I purchased my second 7D rather than getting a full frame camera.

Canon really doesn't have a full frame lens to match the focal range (equivalent 24.2mm to 88mm) of the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens.  The 24-70 (series) are not as long as the equivalent of the 17-55mm and, although the 24-105mm f/4L IS lens has greater range, it is only f/4 at maximum aperture.

Actually, I am quite happy with my 7D cameras.  In fact, I was quite happy with the Canon 40D that they replaced.

A Nikon representative once stated that if you are shooting with any DSLR camera and good glass but, are not getting very good to excellent imagery - the fault is with the photographer, not the camera.  Of course, I think that his bosses might not have appreciated his statement, no matter how honest and correct it was...

[Camilla and Darwin]

My lenses have made an enormous difference to the quality of my images, particularly my 200 mm f/2.8 L, and my 17-40 f/4 L. The 6d has definitely made a difference though. Based on what I've heard cameras don't make a big difference but that wasn't my experience at all. It is easier for me to get nice bokeh with my 6d, it's easier to lock focus, the noise performance is out of this world... and on.

I do love the 7d and I've shot with one multiple times. I think they are different use cases but both great. The 7d obviously has a superior autofocus system to the 6d, and I think it has faster shooting. Plus it has further reach because it's a crop body. With a full frame (particularly my 6d) you have much better noise performance, which was one of the main reasons I upgraded from my rebels. In addition it is an excellent portrait camera. Because I don't shoot a lot of action and mainly shoot portraits (often in low light) the full frame move made sense to me. It's obviously different for everyone.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Richard, thanks for your perspective and also thank you Camilla, for your response below. You both introduced a new thought. I hadn't considered upgrading my crop body but given some of the improvements in sensors, autofocus, ISO performance, etc. it's worth looking into as well.  It seems some photographers use an integrated system:  a crop body for reach and less weight, and a full frame for low light, portraits, etc.  

[F, Calla & Luca]

Actually the 750 is pretty light. It only weighs about 2 oz more than the 7100 both with battery and card.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I have not used my D750 nearly as much as I should. I wish I had a zoom lens since the one I used on my D 7100 is not for FX. I bought the 105 mm micro lens which I Like a lot but I only have that and my 50mm fit the new camera. I sold my D7100 but I have my D90. I will buy a zoom one of these days. I like that the D750 is almost identical in terms of using the knobs and buttons to the 7100. I debated about buying the camera for a long time but decided it was a good upgrade. Does it never end?

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Apparently not :)  You might want to take a look at the Nikon 70-300 mm zoom.  The reviews I've read are good for a lightweight zoom that travels well.  And compared to some of them, it's a lot less expensive. I also like the Tamron 150 -600 mm.

[Tom Ferguson]

the Tamron 150-600 is a great lens ... you can even hand hold it .... these were all handheld ... however, they were on my 7100 so that I took advantage of the crop factor but still without the crop factor at full frame, you still could get a reasonable image on the 750 ....

I use my 750 mostly for portraits and weddings 

this day I took 200ish images and got about 8 keepers ... we have a great place for wildlife along the Puget Sound up here 

[DJ & Chance]

Great detail!