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Nikon D7500 DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle @ Costco $999.99
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Spoiler alert..here's a authorized dealer on eBay selling the same kit for $996. and it may save some the tax (about 9% here in Taxifornia).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-D7...SwuJlcxX8v
It is really hard for me to recommend a Nikon at this price range if you need a fast AF and video. Okay for stills only, Nikon/Canon are the best bang for your buck.
FOR STILLS ONLY:
I Highly recommend a D7100/D7200 for $600, their advantage over D7500 are the following:
24MP vs 20MP
2 card slots vs 1
cheaper, unless you want to pay extra ~$100-200 for tilt screen and 4k video its up to you.
Canon/Nikon has a great lens selection and cheaper too compared to mirrorless systems.
FOR BOTH STILLS AND VIDEO:
Theres not 1 system I can recommend but ask these questions:
AF and cheap price quality lens selection: go with Canon
Great Dynamic range and high ISO: go with Sony
color science and ergonomics: go with Fuji
cheap/lightweight/flip out screen/best 4k video/outstanding IBIS and dual IS: Panasonic (Yeah Olympus is great too).
You have mony: go with Leica or whatever system you like.
Unless Nikon comes up with something its hard for me to recommend for both stills and video.
EDIT:
For wildlife and sports, I think Nikon D500 is second to none.
Feel free to correct me or if I missed any.
Spoiler alert..here's a authorized dealer on eBay selling the same kit for $996. and it may save some the tax (about 9% here in Taxifornia).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-D7...SwuJlcxX8v [ebay.com]
AF-P lenses are okay, yes a little sharp quick and silent af(better for video) and lightweight but the downside is it is made of plastic, feels cheap, plastic mount, and slow f3.5-5.6. Again it will be worth it if you need the lens but I always go for primes or faster zoom lenses at f2.8 across the zoom range. Ex. Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 for $220 or if you have the money Sigma 18-35mm f1.8, or the nikon f1.8 primes.
AF-P lenses are okay, yes a little sharp quick and silent af(better for video) and lightweight but the downside is it is made of plastic, feels cheap, plastic mount, and slow f3.5-5.6. Again it will be worth it if you need the lens but I always go for primes or faster zoom lenses at f2.8 across the zoom range. Ex. Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 for $220 or if you have the money Sigma 18-35mm f1.8, or the nikon f1.8 primes.
I have the 18-55 and the 70-300 and both are outstanding. Plastic? Not a issue. Sharp, fast to focus, silent, lightweight. Comparing this lens to a fixed prime is apples vs oranges..one zooms, the other not. In good light the 18-55 IQ shows almost no difference with my 50mm prime..it's that good. For travel and family use, the 18-55 covers lots of ground.
Review: "The lens performs very well in terms of sharpness both in the center and in the corners, also when stopped down to f/8 and smaller, and at all focal lengths. It is particularly sharp at 55mm. When zoomed in to this focal length, you the lens can focus to a minimum distance of 25cm. With such ability, you can almost replace a macro lens. Apart from its ultra-portability, great sharpness and efficient VR control, I see two more strong features – the lens handles direct and side light extremely well. Last but not least, its focus speed and accuracy are outstanding".
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Spoiler alert..here's a authorized dealer on eBay selling the same kit for $996. and it may save some the tax (about 9% here in Taxifornia).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-D7...SwuJlcxX8v [ebay.com]
View full size images with the 18-55 DX-P here: https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-55mm-af-p.htm
"With this kit lens—as Nikon says—you make pictures and videos with high resolution, lively colors, beautiful contrast and sharp details. It's true. The image quality is really very good. This inexpensive lens beats out many much more expensive lenses at the longest focal length when it comes to image quality. You can also shoot video recordings with it, with fast and smooth AF, without disruptive noise from the AF motor. If you are planning to buy a Nikon D5500/D5300/D3300, then this kit lens is a real winner. If you already have a Nikon D5500/D5300/D3300, but with an earlier version of the kit lens (Nikon 18-55mm VR II), then upgrading makes sense if you are disturbed by the sound of the AF motor while shooting video".
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AGAIN!! GOOD: AF-P is cheap, a little sharp, lightweight and step motor for quick AF and silent for better video
BAD: AF-P has plastic mount and construction, no VR on/off switch, no AF/MF switch, not smooth zoom ring, slow as F3.5-5.6 so little to no Bokeh and good luck on low light especially indoors. I HAVE this lens and I tested it and I do not like it.
There just let people know what the good and bad is and let them decide if it works for them.
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AGAIN!! GOOD: AF-P is cheap, a little sharp, lightweight and step motor for quick AF and silent for better video
BAD: AF-P has plastic mount and construction, no VR on/off switch, no AF/MF switch, not smooth zoom ring, slow as F3.5-5.6 so little to no Bokeh and good luck on low light especially indoors. I HAVE this lens and I tested it and I do not like it.
There just let people know what the good and bad is and let them decide if it works for them.
https://www.flickr.com/groups/305...enealotin
It is really hard for me to recommend a Nikon at this price range if you need a fast AF and video. Okay for stills only, Nikon/Canon are the best bang for your buck.
FOR STILLS ONLY:
I Highly recommend a D7100/D7200 for $600, their advantage over D7500 are the following:
24MP vs 20MP
2 card slots vs 1
cheaper, unless you want to pay extra ~$100-200 for tilt screen and 4k video its up to you.
Canon/Nikon has a great lens selection and cheaper too compared to mirrorless systems.
FOR BOTH STILLS AND VIDEO:
Theres not 1 system I can recommend but ask these questions:
AF and cheap price quality lens selection: go with Canon
Great Dynamic range and high ISO: go with Sony
color science and ergonomics: go with Fuji
cheap/lightweight/flip out screen/best 4k video/outstanding IBIS and dual IS: Panasonic (Yeah Olympus is great too).
You have mony: go with Leica or whatever system you like.
Unless Nikon comes up with something its hard for me to recommend for both stills and video.
EDIT:
For wildlife and sports, I think Nikon D500 is second to none.
Feel free to correct me or if I missed any.
https://www.flickr.com/groups/305...enealotino [flickr.com]
EXAMPLE (AGAIN) I would rather have a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 for $219. yes it is heavier but 2/3 stop better at 17mm (also wider vs 18mm) and 2 stops better at 50mm (f2.8 vs f5.6). MANUAL FOCUS IS A MUST for some photographers, like landscape and interior where you need to bracket and consistently hold a certain focus. OIS/VR switch cause some shots on tripod get ruined (softer/blurry) by the IS/VR so that needs to be able to be turned off. Sigma is sharper than that AF-P. I HAVE THIS LENS and zoom is not smooth enough for videos. lol Bokeh at where? theres little bokeh at 18mm f3.5 especially 55mm at f5.6?? thats where 50mm 2.8 on the sigma or Nikon 50mm prime f1.8 is waaaaay better than this af-p. Low light not a problem? lol you have to slow your shutter or increase ISO to get the same shot on a higher f-stop, so either you will have a shaky image or a grainy image.
STOP! Marry this AF-P lens if you want to, I am not listening to your self based opinion. If this lens works for you then cool, if not there are other better alternatives but do not get butt hurt when we state the facts especially the cons and limitations of this lens.
EXAMPLE (AGAIN) I would rather have a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 for $219. yes it is heavier but 2/3 stop better at 17mm (also wider vs 18mm) and 2 stops better at 50mm (f2.8 vs f5.6). MANUAL FOCUS IS A MUST for some photographers, like landscape and interior where you need to bracket and consistently hold a certain focus. OIS/VR switch cause some shots on tripod get ruined (softer/blurry) by the IS/VR so that needs to be able to be turned off. Sigma is sharper than that AF-P. I HAVE THIS LENS and zoom is not smooth enough for videos. lol Bokeh at where? theres little bokeh at 18mm f3.5 especially 55mm at f5.6?? thats where 50mm 2.8 on the sigma or Nikon 50mm prime f1.8 is waaaaay better than this af-p. Low light not a problem? lol you have to slow your shutter or increase ISO to get the same shot on a higher f-stop, so either you will have a shaky image or a grainy image.
STOP! Marry this AF-P lens if you want to, I am not listening to your self based opinion. If this lens works for you then cool, if not there are other better alternatives but do not get butt hurt when we state the facts especially the cons and limitations of this lens.
Since you are not up to speed on this lens (as you claim), it does indeed manual focus. Simply hit the i button, click on Focus Mode, hit Manual. You need to read up before you toss out nonsense.
EXAMPLE (AGAIN) I would rather have a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 for $219. yes it is heavier but 2/3 stop better at 17mm (also wider vs 18mm) and 2 stops better at 50mm (f2.8 vs f5.6). MANUAL FOCUS IS A MUST for some photographers, like landscape and interior where you need to bracket and consistently hold a certain focus. OIS/VR switch cause some shots on tripod get ruined (softer/blurry) by the IS/VR so that needs to be able to be turned off. Sigma is sharper than that AF-P. I HAVE THIS LENS and zoom is not smooth enough for videos. lol Bokeh at where? theres little bokeh at 18mm f3.5 especially 55mm at f5.6?? thats where 50mm 2.8 on the sigma or Nikon 50mm prime f1.8 is waaaaay better than this af-p. Low light not a problem? lol you have to slow your shutter or increase ISO to get the same shot on a higher f-stop, so either you will have a shaky image or a grainy image.
STOP! Marry this AF-P lens if you want to, I am not listening to your self based opinion. If this lens works for you then cool, if not there are other better alternatives but do not get butt hurt when we state the facts especially the cons and limitations of this lens.
Also, just as a suggestion, if you want to bracket with AF-P lenses or other AF lenses and keep the focus the same, without using manual focus, you could use back button focus. Focus once, then bracket.
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Also, just as a suggestion, if you want to bracket with AF-P lenses or other AF lenses and keep the focus the same, without using manual focus, you could use back button focus. Focus once, then bracket.
I bought mine 3 yrs ago for $269. I see alot of deals here in SD for $249.
Maybe wait for a deal, or if you can find in urlhasbeenblocked with 15% code, most people bought it at ebay when it had 10, 15, 20% off.