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Canon or Nikon: lens-based decision
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[quote name='ThomasD' timestamp='1297689182' post='6105']

I finally gave up on hoping that any manufacturer will come up with DX(APC-C)-specific fast primes.

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If you're willing to give up auto focus, you can use fast, small (but FF) rangefinder primes on Sony Nex APS-C cameras:



[url="http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?q=leica&m=pool&w=1433188%40N23&s=int"]Leica M on Sony Nex[/url]

[url="http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?m=pool&s=int&w=1433188%40N23&q=voigtlander"]Voigtlander VM on Sony Nex[/url]





[quote name='ThomasD' timestamp='1297689182' post='6105']

Option 2 - switch brands:

1. get a used 5D Mk.I for the moment, also 105/2.8L IS.

2. when I am sure that Canon is right for me, sell all Nikon gear and get the 50/1.2L.

3. get a 35/1.4L, a flash and the 24-105/4L later.



Is the 2nd option stupid? Actually there is nothing I need that the 5D Mk.I does not have.

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Umm be careful when picking up used original 5D bodies. I've heard several people say that they had mirror box issues. Can be fixed easily at a repair center (it's a glue thing) but better check if it's loose or anything when buying.



Btw, Canon's current 35 1.4L is noticeably better than Nikon's 35 1.4G in the corners from a recent test I did (will publish it soon).





[quote name='ThomasD' timestamp='1297689182' post='6105']

And a 50/1.2 is something I cannot ever have with Nikon, probably. I have an Ai-S Nikkor 50/1.2 that will work on the D700, but AF would be nice.

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Then you have to try the 85 1.2L II... far better than the 50 1.2L <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Wink' />



GTW
  


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Canon or Nikon: lens-based decision - by Guest - 02-14-2011, 01:13 PM
Canon or Nikon: lens-based decision - by Guest - 02-14-2011, 04:19 PM
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Canon or Nikon: lens-based decision - by PuxaVida - 02-15-2011, 11:26 AM
Canon or Nikon: lens-based decision - by genotypewriter - 02-15-2011, 10:35 PM
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