I got a Nikon D7000!

[ShadeRF]

I also just bought a Nikon D7000 and used it on my trip last week to Disney. Unfortunately I was only able to shoot with the stock lens as buying the camera itself was expensive enough. Hopefully next time I'll have a few more lenses such as the 50MM prime and an UWA lens.

 

[ddbowdoin]

I also just bought a Nikon D7000 and used it on my trip last week to Disney. Unfortunately I was only able to shoot with the stock lens as buying the camera itself was expensive enough. Hopefully next time I'll have a few more lenses such as the 50MM prime and an UWA lens.

dump the stock lens... for a prime 50mm you cant go wrong with the Nikon 50mm f1.8. It's not as well made or as optically sharp as the 1.4 but it's only 124.99 brand new. I have used the 1.4 and while it clearly a nicer lens, the benefits are not worth 3 times the price at 399

just my honest opinion though

I'll also have to give credit to the Tokina 11-16mm UWA that a few members here recommended. It is an AWESOME lens and may be the best value on the market now. Its focal range is limited at 11-16 but its a 2.8 versus the Nikon which I believe is a 4.5 (or close to that). It's an amazing DX lens, sharp and fast enough for 600 usd...

 

[ShadeRF]

Was already planning on picking up the 50mm 1.8 and the Tokina 11-16mm actually, I'm just super broke through the end of the month thanks to the camera and week long Disney trip this month. I know alot of people hate on the stock lens, but in reality it's actually quite a good lens, and most reviews speak very highly of it. Check my Flickr page in my signature to see the shots I got using it.

 

[ddbowdoin]

Was already planning on picking up the 50mm 1.8 and the Tokina 11-16mm actually, I'm just super broke through the end of the month thanks to the camera and week long Disney trip this month. I know alot of people hate on the stock lens, but in reality it's actually quite a good lens, and most reviews speak very highly of it. Check my Flickr page in my signature to see the shots I got using it.

I like your shots man, well done... where did you get those fireworks shots from? Thats a spot I'd like to visit.

I am looking forward to heading back in March, second time this year! I had an 11 year gap and now I am headed back twice in a calendar year, haha funny how that works. This time I'll have more time to do my own thing, as last March was one of those cram it all in trips. This trip will be even better since we booked a villa at the beach club, versus our last trip which was spent in a less than amazing offsite chain hotel.

 

[ddbowdoin]

Was already planning on picking up the 50mm 1.8 and the Tokina 11-16mm actually, I'm just super broke through the end of the month thanks to the camera and week long Disney trip this month. I know alot of people hate on the stock lens, but in reality it's actually quite a good lens, and most reviews speak very highly of it. Check my Flickr page in my signature to see the shots I got using it.

my only beef with the stock kit lens is just that lack of flexibility, and the price that you're ultimately paying for that lens. Do you save? Yes, but you just spent 400 dollars on a lense that may not suit you... you could have taken that 400 and thrown it into a UWA and the prime and you would have walked away spending only 300 more than you did... instead of having to walk away with the 1700 dollar package, and then throw 750 on top of it for the lenses you'll use more often... see what I mean?

 

[ShadeRF]

I only paid $1499 for the whole deal, so really only 300 for the lens, which isn't terrible and gives me more range than I'd have with just the 50mm and UWA. I think I took those shots in China right where it meets Germany. For some reason absolutely no one was standing in this spot, but it was really crowded everywhere else. I was kind of disappointed at first before the show started, but not a bad spot in the end.

 

[ddbowdoin]

what I would give for a d7000 body! Basically, I am stuck in DX world due to my lense selections. upgrading to FX is beyond expensive, jeepers

 

[NowInc]

what I would give for a d7000 body! Basically, I am stuck in DX world due to my lense selections. upgrading to FX is beyond expensive, jeepers

Nothing wrong with DX The D7000 from my experience performs REALLY well in low light situations and its great to own just the body if you already have a modest collection of DX lenses. I got the D3100 first and then a few weeks later got the D7000 as well (Why both? Well I don't take the D7000 with me everywhere, the D3100 is always there) and they compliment each other great.

We can always hope the rumors for the D400 are true and will add an even higher DX to our lineup.

 

[ddbowdoin]

Nothing wrong with DX The D7000 from my experience performs REALLY well in low light situations and its great to own just the body if you already have a modest collection of DX lenses. I got the D3100 first and then a few weeks later got the D7000 as well (Why both? Well I don't take the D7000 with me everywhere, the D3100 is always there) and they compliment each other great.

We can always hope the rumors for the D400 are true and will add an even higher DX to our lineup.

I am almost 98% fully interested in night shooting... its what captivates me the most. My D80 has treated me well, especially for the price point.

 

[NowInc]

I am almost 98% fully interested in night shooting... its what captivates me the most. My D80 has treated me well, especially for the price point.

The D7000 performs decently at night, plus it has AEB so you can really get some awesome sunrise/sunset shots (if HDR is your thing). There will still be noise even with this body, but its also upper-mid range...I'd say even better than the canon T2i.

 

[DVC Mike]

what I would give for a d7000 body! Basically, I am stuck in DX world due to my lense selections. upgrading to FX is beyond expensive, jeepers

I only have DX lenses, but I think most of them work fine with the D7000. The 16-85 and 10-24 are pretty good DX lenses. I can't see myself paying more for FX lenses.

 

[ddbowdoin]

I only have DX lenses, but I think most of them work fine with the D7000. The 16-85 and 10-24 are pretty good DX lenses. I can't see myself paying more for FX lenses.

well, that and you'd also need an FX camera... I know my Tokina can be used on FX but you need to take off the hood and shoot no lower than 15mm otherwise you can actually see the interal plastic components on the lens :shrug::shrug:

 

[DVC Mike]

well, that and you'd also need an FX camera...

No, since you can easily use FX lenses on a DX camera (you can't do the reverse in most cases).

In some cases, such as the 70-300mm VR, I'd prefer this FX lens over the 55-300 VR DX lens on my D7000. Using an FX lens on a DX camera reduces any vignetting the lens has (besides being a better quality lens).

 

[WDWFigment]

I can't see myself paying more for FX lenses.

I can. Few lenses compare to Nikon's Holy Trinity. I would absolutely love to own the 14-24 f/2.8, but it's just not wide enough for DX. When I upgrade to FX, that'll be the first lens I buy.