Hobbes2
Well-known member
Weight is a big issue for me (which is why I've been using the Panasonic micro four thirds set up). However, I am increasingly frustrated by its limitations when it comes to taking birds in flight or anything that moves!
I've concluded that I'd like a 400mm zoom lens so it's between the Canon 100-400mm IS or the new Nikon 80-400mm VR. Both are the same weight but obviously the Nikon is nearly twice the price. Is it worth the extra cash?
When it comes to the body, I'd like the facilities offered by the Canon 7D but it is too heavy for me. That limits me to the Canon 700D (300g lighter than the 7D). Or, if I go the Nikon route, I was considering the Nikon D3200 (equivalent to the Canon 700D) or the Nikon D7100 but I'm concerned that the smallest crop factor that can be set to is 1.3 (whilst the Canon offers a 1.6 cropped field of view, which is very handy with distant birds).
So, I guess the combinations I'm considering are
Nikon D3200 with the new 80-400mm lens (approx cost £2300)
or
Canon 700D with the 100-400mm lens (approx cost £1700)
I would value any thoughts on the above possibilities. I guess I'm putting the money into the lens and opting for a lower spec body. Does the £500 difference between the two set ups suggest the Nikon is better?
Many thanks
Hobbes
I've concluded that I'd like a 400mm zoom lens so it's between the Canon 100-400mm IS or the new Nikon 80-400mm VR. Both are the same weight but obviously the Nikon is nearly twice the price. Is it worth the extra cash?
When it comes to the body, I'd like the facilities offered by the Canon 7D but it is too heavy for me. That limits me to the Canon 700D (300g lighter than the 7D). Or, if I go the Nikon route, I was considering the Nikon D3200 (equivalent to the Canon 700D) or the Nikon D7100 but I'm concerned that the smallest crop factor that can be set to is 1.3 (whilst the Canon offers a 1.6 cropped field of view, which is very handy with distant birds).
So, I guess the combinations I'm considering are
Nikon D3200 with the new 80-400mm lens (approx cost £2300)
or
Canon 700D with the 100-400mm lens (approx cost £1700)
I would value any thoughts on the above possibilities. I guess I'm putting the money into the lens and opting for a lower spec body. Does the £500 difference between the two set ups suggest the Nikon is better?
Many thanks
Hobbes
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