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If you're comparing higher end lenses, the Nikon and Sony are about the same, but the Z mount lenses are very expensive, while Sony has many more third party choices. You could adapt older Nikon lenses but that usually results in heavier gear and older optics.
In terms of usage, Sony sucks to use. It is absolutely, and by a huge margin, the worst of the cameras in terms of that. Does that impact quality or usability? No, but don't expect it to feel as comfortable or snappy as others. I'd be aware of that and probably try it out (and program the keys) to see if you're ok with it.
If you're going for higher end lenses, like the Z mount 24-70 f/2.8 or Sony equivalent, the GM, then pricing doesn't really matter, nor does the weight. But if you wanted a cheaper, lighter setup, Sony has the Sigma 28-70, 24-70, and Tamron 28-75, which neither Canon nor Nikon has.
Canon is ridiculously overpriced right now for the R5 but the RF series lenses are pretty incredible and without peer (at the high end); ex: the 24-70 f/2. So you can make your mind up on that.
In terms of image quality, Nikon actually beats the Sony a bit and trades blows in other areas. They have ISO 65 which is great for landscape photography. Sony has resolution though, if you crop a lot like I do. Sony's Eye AF is by far the best, but Nikon and Canon are more than usable.
If you're looking for an all rounder, the Sony is honestly the best of the choices, especially since you said you wanted to be able to do sports in a pinch. None of the others can match up to Sony's AF. In terms of video quality, its the worst but it's still not bad.
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Go to mirrorless.
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My qualm with switching over to mirrorless was really with the lack of the pentaprism (WYSIWYG), but after living with the EVF for a week, found it was a better experience, especially in low light.
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And I am using Canon lens now. But Canon has lost my favor over the years due to their lack of innovation. I have been looking to jump ship for a while now.
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And I am using Canon now. But Canon has lost my favor over the years due to their lack of innovation. I have been looking to jump ship for a while now.
If you're comparing higher end lenses, the Nikon and Sony are about the same, but the Z mount lenses are very expensive, while Sony has many more third party choices. You could adapt older Nikon lenses but that usually results in heavier gear and older optics.
In terms of usage, Sony sucks to use. It is absolutely, and by a huge margin, the worst of the cameras in terms of that. Does that impact quality or usability? No, but don't expect it to feel as comfortable or snappy as others. I'd be aware of that and probably try it out (and program the keys) to see if you're ok with it.
If you're going for higher end lenses, like the Z mount 24-70 f/2.8 or Sony equivalent, the GM, then pricing doesn't really matter, nor does the weight. But if you wanted a cheaper, lighter setup, Sony has the Sigma 28-70, 24-70, and Tamron 28-75, which neither Canon nor Nikon has.
Canon is ridiculously overpriced right now for the R5 but the RF series lenses are pretty incredible and without peer (at the high end); ex: the 24-70 f/2. So you can make your mind up on that.
In terms of image quality, Nikon actually beats the Sony a bit and trades blows in other areas. They have ISO 65 which is great for landscape photography. Sony has resolution though, if you crop a lot like I do. Sony's Eye AF is by far the best, but Nikon and Canon are more than usable.
If you're looking for an all rounder, the Sony is honestly the best of the choices, especially since you said you wanted to be able to do sports in a pinch. None of the others can match up to Sony's AF. In terms of video quality, its the worst but it's still not bad.
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None of the others can match up to Sony's AF. In terms of video quality, its the worst but it's still not bad.
For me, it came down to Nikon's handling (disclaimer: I've gotten used to the multitude of Nikons I've owned in the past); so recommendation still applies: if you're able to rent or otherwise get the bodies on loan - you can see which interface you prefer. I've got a lot of friends that love and shoot Sony (and I can't see why - so you see it's very subjective).
If you're comparing higher end lenses, the Nikon and Sony are about the same, but the Z mount lenses are very expensive, while Sony has many more third party choices. You could adapt older Nikon lenses but that usually results in heavier gear and older optics.
In terms of usage, Sony sucks to use. It is absolutely, and by a huge margin, the worst of the cameras in terms of that. Does that impact quality or usability? No, but don't expect it to feel as comfortable or snappy as others. I'd be aware of that and probably try it out (and program the keys) to see if you're ok with it.
If you're going for higher end lenses, like the Z mount 24-70 f/2.8 or Sony equivalent, the GM, then pricing doesn't really matter, nor does the weight. But if you wanted a cheaper, lighter setup, Sony has the Sigma 28-70, 24-70, and Tamron 28-75, which neither Canon nor Nikon has.
Canon is ridiculously overpriced right now for the R5 but the RF series lenses are pretty incredible and without peer (at the high end); ex: the 24-70 f/2. So you can make your mind up on that.
In terms of image quality, Nikon actually beats the Sony a bit and trades blows in other areas. They have ISO 65 which is great for landscape photography. Sony has resolution though, if you crop a lot like I do. Sony's Eye AF is by far the best, but Nikon and Canon are more than usable.
If you're looking for an all rounder, the Sony is honestly the best of the choices, especially since you said you wanted to be able to do sports in a pinch. None of the others can match up to Sony's AF. In terms of video quality, its the worst but it's still not bad.
I would like to use the following lenses:
35mm 1.4
Some type of telephoto like 24-200.
85mm 1.8/1.4
Macro. Sigma 105? Nikon? Still have a Tokina 100mm in my old bag I can probably use.
What is a little concerning is its lens development--Nikon is playing it safe, which is discouraging to its customers when you're that far behind E mount and RF mount. Nikon bragged about the size of its Z mount when it was first launched, which presumably opens up a ton of possible crazy lens ideas; but look at what they have launched after years: a bunch of f/1.8s, f/2.8s, and f/4s, all with F mount equivalents. The only innovation so far is the 50 f/1.2, which is bulkier, more expensive, and less sharp than Sony's new GM. Len launch has also been extremely slow--Sony kept launching new lenses not to mention Tamron and Sigma's E mount lenses, but Nikon hasn't even made any moves this year.
I personally own a handful of F lenses, and I don't care much about the Z lenses even with their better quality because I'm not a professional that zooms to 100% for each photo, and I don't shoot birds or videos so AF speed/noise hasn't been an issue whatsoever. What will make me spend money at this point, is a smaller lens (like Tamron 28-75 f/2.8) or a crazier design (Canon's new f/2 trinity). I'm waiting for Nikon's 24-105 that's supposed to come out this year. It's been speculated to have a variable aperture of f/2.8-4, rather than the f/4 constant aperture from F mount, but more importantly, it would signal Nikon's plan to depart from its F lens designs. I guess we will see about that.
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I would like to use the following lenses:
35mm 1.4
Some type of telephoto like 24-200.
85mm 1.8/1.4
Macro. Sigma 105? Nikon? Still have a Tokina 100mm in my old bag I can probably use.
I only have the 24-200 and the 50mm F/1.8 at the moment, both are very good lenses. The 24-200 is sharper than any "travel zoom" has any right to be.
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