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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 647236" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>I don't have a D700 but have heard good things about it. It's a workhorse of a body, and if the price is decent, then you should consider getting it. Some of your current FX lenses will work although many of what you have are manual focus. If any of your manual focus lenses are macro, keep those for now since focusing with a macro lens tends to be more accurate when manually focusing anyway. You can always sell some of your other lenses.</p><p></p><p>A few lenses to consider down the road are the <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=449088&is=USA&fromDisList=y" target="_blank">Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR</a>. The lens appears to be discontinued but a preowned copy should work quite well. I own this lens, and although it's a tad soft at 300mm, I tend to zoom to 280mm. I love this lens.</p><p></p><p>The Nikon <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/872406-REG/Nikon_AF_S_24_85mm_f_3_5_4_5G_ED.html" target="_blank">24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 VR</a> I *think* was a kit lens for some bodies a while back. I've never used one but have read terrific reviews on it. If you've ever heard of Bryan Peterson who authored many photography books, this is a lens he used. His photos taken with it are stunning even though it isn't a constant f/2.8 aperture.</p><p></p><p>Another sleeper lens is the <a href="http://allenscamera.com/spec_sheet.html?catalog[name]=Nikon-AF-300mm-f%2F4-ED-%28USED%29---S%2FN-257624-Used-Nikon-Lenses&catalog[product_guids][0]=799010" target="_blank">Nikon AF 300mm ED lens</a> (I think it's referred to as a screwdrive lens). Not sure if the hyperlink will show up from the site I linked. I bought a used one from them but upgraded the next day to the AF-S version. The linked version is very, VERY sharp although the AF is slow. You can't use a Nikon teleconverter with it although it's possible a Kenko teleconverter would work (don't know for sure though). And their price of $399.99 is less than some of the prices at well-known stores.</p><p></p><p>These are just a few suggested lenses to keep in mind if you go FX. You could sell some of your DX lenses, but if you do, I'd suggest keeping the 18-55mm for now. It's still a good lens to use on your DX body due to its being 18mm. Most FX glass wider than 24mm tend to be a little more costly. Just keep in mind that even average priced FX glass tends to be better made than average priced DX glass. Many FX lenses have a metal mount while lots of average priced DX lenses have a plastic mount. And even the older AF and AF-D lenses (not the G version that has focus motors) are very well made. Since these older lenses lack focus motors, that's one less thing to break or wear out.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with whatever you choose! :encouragement:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 647236, member: 13196"] I don't have a D700 but have heard good things about it. It's a workhorse of a body, and if the price is decent, then you should consider getting it. Some of your current FX lenses will work although many of what you have are manual focus. If any of your manual focus lenses are macro, keep those for now since focusing with a macro lens tends to be more accurate when manually focusing anyway. You can always sell some of your other lenses. A few lenses to consider down the road are the [URL="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=449088&is=USA&fromDisList=y"]Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR[/URL]. The lens appears to be discontinued but a preowned copy should work quite well. I own this lens, and although it's a tad soft at 300mm, I tend to zoom to 280mm. I love this lens. The Nikon [URL="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/872406-REG/Nikon_AF_S_24_85mm_f_3_5_4_5G_ED.html"]24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 VR[/URL] I *think* was a kit lens for some bodies a while back. I've never used one but have read terrific reviews on it. If you've ever heard of Bryan Peterson who authored many photography books, this is a lens he used. His photos taken with it are stunning even though it isn't a constant f/2.8 aperture. Another sleeper lens is the [URL="http://allenscamera.com/spec_sheet.html?catalog[name]=Nikon-AF-300mm-f%2F4-ED-%28USED%29---S%2FN-257624-Used-Nikon-Lenses&catalog[product_guids][0]=799010"]Nikon AF 300mm ED lens[/URL] (I think it's referred to as a screwdrive lens). Not sure if the hyperlink will show up from the site I linked. I bought a used one from them but upgraded the next day to the AF-S version. The linked version is very, VERY sharp although the AF is slow. You can't use a Nikon teleconverter with it although it's possible a Kenko teleconverter would work (don't know for sure though). And their price of $399.99 is less than some of the prices at well-known stores. These are just a few suggested lenses to keep in mind if you go FX. You could sell some of your DX lenses, but if you do, I'd suggest keeping the 18-55mm for now. It's still a good lens to use on your DX body due to its being 18mm. Most FX glass wider than 24mm tend to be a little more costly. Just keep in mind that even average priced FX glass tends to be better made than average priced DX glass. Many FX lenses have a metal mount while lots of average priced DX lenses have a plastic mount. And even the older AF and AF-D lenses (not the G version that has focus motors) are very well made. Since these older lenses lack focus motors, that's one less thing to break or wear out. Good luck with whatever you choose! :encouragement: [/QUOTE]
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