Body or Kit - The Wiser Decision?

slicker55

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[FONT=&quot]I am about to order a new D7500 (body only)

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[FONT=&quot]I already have:[/FONT]
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AF-S NIKKOR 16-85 1.35-5.6 G ED DX V[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]AF-S NIKKOR 70-300 1:4.5-5.6G ED V[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]AFS MICRO NIKKOR 105 1:2.8 G N ED

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[FONT=&quot]I don't want to miss a trick by turning down the 18-140mm kit option as the lens is almost half-price when purchased as a kit[/FONT]


[FONT=&quot]My 16-85 pretty much lives on my camera but there are times when I could do with a little more reach and don't have my 70-300 with me.[/FONT]
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I don't know whether taking advantage of the kit offer just to get a great price on the 18-140 would be a wise decision?

I am also wary that once the 18-140 is on the camera, the 16-85 will become slightly redundant unless there are other virtues which I am not taking into consideration?
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Your valuable advice will be much appreciated.[/FONT]
 

Dangerspouse

Senior Member
How about this: purchase the body with the kit lens, and if you find either it or the 16-85 is redundant, sell that redundant one. If it's the kit lens, you'll likely at least get your money back, right? If you find you like having both, you'll have purchased a useful lens for half price.

Can I ask how you like that 105mm Micro? That's been on my wish list for some time.
 

Texas

Senior Member
A friend of mine has sold several of his pictures made with the 18-140. I'm talking big bucks art studio prints.

I'd buy it with the kit, play with it, sell it on if you don't like it. Will cost you pennies per good picture it makes.
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
I am about to order a new D7500 (body only)

I already have:

AF-S NIKKOR 16-85 1.35-5.6 G ED DX V
AF-S NIKKOR 70-300 1:4.5-5.6G ED V
AFS MICRO NIKKOR 105 1:2.8 G N ED

I don't want to miss a trick by turning down the 18-140mm kit option as the lens is almost half-price when purchased as a kit

My 16-85 pretty much lives on my camera but there are times when I could do with a little more reach and don't have my 70-300 with me.

I don't know whether taking advantage of the kit offer just to get a great price on the 18-140 would be a wise decision?

I am also wary that once the 18-140 is on the camera, the 16-85 will become slightly redundant unless there are other virtues which I am not taking into consideration?

Your valuable advice will be much appreciated.
Of the two lenses (16-85mm/18-140mm), I'd keep the 18-140mm. It's a close race but... The extra focal length, combined with slightly better sharpness of the latter, gives it the advantage. It will probably vignette more and have a touch more CA (maybe), but processing will eliminate those differences. I'd say keep the 18-140mm and sell the 16-85mm. Or keep it. Whatever. There are far worse things than having some overlap in focal length between lenses in your bag.
 

slicker55

New member
Thanks guys for your comments so far - please keep them coming!

I reckon the 18-140mm would cost an extra £200 ($243) which, I think you will agree makes the decision a bit easier to make!

That said, the camera body alone will come £200 cheaper if I don't buy something I might not need?

Everything everyone has said so far will make it quite difficult to walk away from what appears to be a golden opportunity?
 

Dangerspouse

Senior Member
I guess the only other thing I can add, having read your response there, is: if you got the camera body for 200 Pounds cheaper and HAD to spend 200 pounds on an accessory for it...what would you choose? If it's "an 18-140mm kit lens", then your choice is clear. If not....
 

Dangerspouse

Senior Member
The 105 is a corker of a lens, albeit quite heavy, although I only speak with limited experience. This is a lens which I plan to do more with once I get my new camera

Thanks very much, that's good to know. I look forward to seeing pics from it once you get your new rig. Maybe by then I'll have the funds.
 

nikonpup

Senior Member
get the d7500 with the kit lens. Put your 70-300mm on your d90. Keep the 16-85mm. U can never have enough cameras or lens.
 

slicker55

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I can't see any point in keeping the D90 once I get the D7500 as I'll never use it but I think I'm going to pull the trigger on the kit option
 

Texas

Senior Member
There's no point in keeping my D90 either. But I simply cannot part with it. Turning it into my car camera with the 18-200 on it.
 

slicker55

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I hear what you guys say in relation to keeping the D90 and I would also be very reluctant to part with mine if it wasn't for a fair price being offered against the new camera.

The dealer in question currently offers a £75 trade-in allowance in addition to the value of the camera which adds up to more than I could reasonably expect to get if I sold it privately and then tried to negotiate discount on a cash sale.

Isn't it surprising how much we over-estimate what expensive items we bought years ago are actually worth when you consider selling them!

I know that if I don't let the D90 go when I have the chance, it will be resigned to a shelf in my office but nevertheless looked upon with affection.
 

Needa

Senior Member
Challenge Team
Silcker55 You have the correct attitude. Let go of it now while it still has some value. Most of us have too much stuff that just collects dust.
 

slicker55

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Silcker55 You have the correct attitude. Let go of it now while it still has some value. Most of us have too much stuff that just collects dust.
I kinda get both sides of this argument but it's hard parting with stuff you paid a lot of money for until you come to terms with the fact that it is was it is and that you might be better to take the money and run.

Passing the item onto a dealer who is playing fair makes me feel a bit happier also in the knowledge that someone will buy the item off him and gain some support/warranty which I could not offer if I sold it privately.

Winners all-round...

I have just placed my part exchange order for the D7500 + 18-140 Kit (collecting it tomorrow all being well)
 

Needa

Senior Member
Challenge Team
I have just placed my part exchange order for the D7500 + 18-140 Kit (collecting it tomorrow all being well)

I went from D5100 to a D7100 what a shock, so give yourself some time to adjust.

Looking forward to seeing your pictures.
 
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hark

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I went from D5100 to a D7100 what a shock, so give yourself some time to adjust.

Looking forward to seeing your pictures.

Initially I went from a D90 to a D7100. The difference in sensor size alone was amazing. Plus the D7100 (and the D7500) don't have the optical low pass filter which bumps up sharpness compared with the D90.

I was the same way wanting to hold onto my D90 for a long time - in fact I had two D90 bodies that I held onto for quite a while. But I never wanted to go back to them. Before I sold them, I took a few sample pics. Honestly the image quality comparison isn't apples to apples. And the D90's monetary value will continue to decrease over time. Making the choice to trade it in is a good one.

The technology of the D7500 has so much more to offer, you will be amazed. Glad you got off the fence and made your decision. :)
 

spb_stan

Senior Member
What do you shoot. Refurb Z6 costs about what a D7500 goes for. You can use your Dx lenses on it in DX more but can use ti as an excellent FX camera when start collecting a few selected full frame lenses. The Z6 is better in every way and a lot more durable.
 

slicker55

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@spb-stan
Yes, I did take a brief look at the Z series and have little doubt this will be the way to go next time round but the difference in cost at the moment (new) is just too much for me to justify. I didn't consider second-hand, it's not something which appeals to me but each to their own :)
 

Marcel

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What do you shoot. Refurb Z6 costs about what a D7500 goes for. You can use your Dx lenses on it in DX more but can use ti as an excellent FX camera when start collecting a few selected full frame lenses. The Z6 is better in every way and a lot more durable.
Refurbs already... This makes me wonder about the quality control of the first batch.

I'm not buying anything new until it has been out for a while plus, I'm slowly moving towards Fuji. I really like the IQ difference that their prime lenses give me.
 
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