Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="crycocyon" data-source="post: 160651" data-attributes="member: 13076">Making the choice to go with a D800 should take into account the level of performance and resolution this camera has. There would be no point getting one if you are going to put lenses on it that do not make the most of that capability (maybe the 105 macro can). It would be like buying a Lamborghini and putting Cooper tires on it for $50 a pop. You'll never be able to go above 100 mph. Maybe you would be better off then with a D600. But even then, if someone is looking to invest in a 36.3 MP full frame DSLR but doesn't know the differences between DX and FX lenses is probably going to get in over their heads. May I ask what camera you are using presently? And I hope this isn't taken the wrong way, but I've seen many pro photographers using the D800 for a few months then selling it because it is much more than even they need. That being said, the best lenses would be 70-200 VR II, 50 1.8 or 1.4, 35 1.4, 85 1.8 or 1.4, 105 macro, 24 1.4, 200 f2, 300 f2.8 etc.. and those are all FX lenses. You could use a DX lens on the D800 but then it would shoot in DX mode and then there's no point having the D800 as an FX camera. Again, unless you are interested in maximum resolution, investing in that camera without getting pro-level lenses is not taking full advantage of the capability and so perhaps a D600 or even D7100 would be a better choice (with the D7100 you get high resolution without having to sell your DX lenses).</blockquote>

Verification