Gear upgrade: new camera, new brand if so, or new lenses?

[outdoorsguy]

Hey guys!

I've had the Nikon D3300 for 3 years now. I'm happy with it and I've sold some photos, but I would like to develop. Maybe push for the next level. I have the following lenses for my Nikon D3300:
- Nikkor 10-20 mm f.4.5
- Nikkor Kit lens 18-55 f.3.5
- Nikkor 35 mm f.1.8
- Tamron 70-300 m f.4.5

I've put this package for sale for about 1200 usd, even though I've not completely decided what to do.

I am considering buying the Pentax K-1 to take my photography (gear) to the next level.

Or do you guys think I should stay with the current camera and instead invest in new lenses?

I've also considered selling my package and investing in a Nikon D800 but then I will only afford 1 lens in the start...

I think I want to go full format....

Any tips?

 

[jaomul]

What's next level for you, what I mean is what does the d3300 not do that you'd like it to do?

The Pentax k-1 is obviously fullframe and weather sealed and should be a good upgrade in many many areas. I nearly went Pentax a few years back but went Nikon, simply because where I live Pentax is hard to come by. You are not overly invested in lenses, though I'd nearly be tempted to keep what I had, add a second hand d800 and upgrade lenses as I went.

However, do you feel you need fullframe, is it image quality or camera functions you need from this upgrade?

 

[outdoorsguy]

What's next level for you, what I mean is what does the d3300 not do that you'd like it to do?

The Pentax k-1 is obviously fullframe and weather sealed and should be a good upgrade in many many areas. I nearly went Pentax a few years back but went Nikon, simply because where I live Pentax is hard to come by. You are not overly invested in lenses, though I'd nearly be tempted to keep what I had, add a second hand d800 and upgrade lenses as I went.

However, do you feel you need fullframe, is it image quality or camera functions you need from this upgrade?

Cheers mate!

Good questions. I want to improve image quality. I also do appreciate better focusing and other stuff that often comes with more pro cameras.

How is the D800 compared to the Pentax K-1?

I think you're right in keeping what I have since I wont get that much for it and add a new camera and slowly build up lenses there...

 

[jaomul]

Well you see all your lenses will work on the d800, only the tamron will work as a full frame lens, but at least there is some functionality.

I haven't used a Pentax, but image quality between the two should be very similar

 

[outdoorsguy]

Yes they will work but not great

 

[jaomul]

You would not need to spend massive money to get good lenses.

You should get a 50mm f1.8 d for 100 ish dollars- the Nikon 28-105mm should be available for maybe 150. They are both good older design lenses that will work well with a d800 due the cameras inbuilt focus motor

 

[outdoorsguy]

Thanks mate...

used D800 are relatively "cheap" too...

I see some down to 1000 euroes...

How important are the number of exp?

 

[jaomul]

Thanks mate...


How important are the number of exp?

Well, less is better, I think they are rated for 150000 but they can go at any time. You are talking euros, where are you based?

 

[outdoorsguy]

In Norway

Ok.. I see one of them has 7000 ex, the other 30 000, so that's something to think about.

 

[jaomul]

I'd confidently buy either but obviously if they are both in good condition the 7000 one is better.

Good luck

 

[Peeb]

Thanks mate...


How important are the number of exp?

Well, less is better, I think they are rated for 150000 but they can go at any time. You are talking euros, where are you based?

I've never had a shutter replaced, but I understand that even if a used camera has a shutter die, the shutter replacement is not overly expensive- maybe $200 USD?

 

[outdoorsguy]

Cheers mate, I think you're right. It just seems the Pentax K-1 has a lot more features... like wifi, image stab... hmmm

Its twice as expensive though as I cant find any reasonably priced used Pentax K-1 here in Norway

 

[outdoorsguy]

Thanks mate...


How important are the number of exp?

Well, less is better, I think they are rated for 150000 but they can go at any time. You are talking euros, where are you based?

I've never had a shutter replaced, but I understand that even if a used camera has a shutter die, the shutter replacement is not overly expensive- maybe $200 USD?

That's great! Thanks!

 

[fotografdenunta]

If you wnat to go full frame you should keep your Nikkor 35 mm f.1.8. Its preety good, especialy for street photos.