D600 or D800?

[Derrel]

Here are some screen captures I just made, with the two lenses tested on the same camera, the 24 MP Nikon D3x.
Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR (FX) - Review / Test Report
"The Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR delivers very good to excellent sharpness in the image center combined with good to very good resolution at the borders and corners. Vignetting is well controlled, but CAs are quite high (though easy to remove in post processing) and distortion is above average for this lens class. We did not formally test it, but noticed in our field tests that the quality of the bokeh can be rough in critical situations specifically regarding the highlight rendering."


70-200 VR-II test begins at
http://www.photozone.de/nikon_ff/511-nikkorafs7020028vr2ff

And now, the comparisons of the results.

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[panblue]

i guess the edge/corner sharpness of the 70-300 isn't such an issue if used for portrait or similar isolated subjects with b/g separation. The CA results aren't so great though. How does this compare to other 70-300 alternatives?

 

[rexbobcat]

i guess the edge/corner sharpness of the 70-300 isn't such an issue if used for portrait or similar isolated subjects with b/g separation.

Um, yeah it is. I need my bokeh to be SHARP.

 

[owlxxx]

Well, the D600 is on sale right now at B&H. $1996.95 with the kit lens and extra battery, bag, memory card, monopod. I don't know if that would influence anyones purchasing decisions.

 

[molested_cow]

Well, the D600 is on sale right now at B&H. $1996.95 with the kit lens and extra battery, bag, memory card, monopod. I don't know if that would influence anyones purchasing decisions.

HOLY CRAP that sounds like a real steal!

 

[mergetrio]

What are your thoughts with D800 and these lenses I currently own (bought w/ D1x)?: Nikkor AF Micro 60mm/ 1:2.8D and 24-120mm/ 1:3.5-5.6D lenses


B&H Sale: $2,796.95

Nikon




[h=2]D800 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)[/h]
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[cgipson1]

What are your thoughts with D800 and these lenses I currently own (bought w/ D1x)?: Nikkor AF Micro 60mm/ 1:2.8D and 24-120mm/ 1:3.5-5.6D lenses

The 24-120 VR is on the Approved lens list... but there are a lot of D800 owners that say the lens doesn't cut it! The 28-300 is on the list too... and I just sold mine, because while it was wonderful on the D7000, it absolutely SUCKED on the D800! Noticeable difference in IQ compared to my 70-200 or 24-70. But if you don't have a 70-200 to compare it to.... you might be happy with it.

The 60mm macro... well, it is a prime.. and a macro lens. They are SHARP by definition, lol! Although the 60mm is not one I would choose for macro because of the very small minimum focus distance. Would scare bugs, and throw shadows. Makes subjects harder to light with flash also...


Check this out: LensRentals.com - D800 Lens Selection

and this: And the Nikon D800 autofocus saga continues (with some comments on specific lens performance)

 

[mergetrio]

What are your thoughts with D800 and these lenses I currently own (bought w/ D1x)?: Nikkor AF Micro 60mm/ 1:2.8D and 24-120mm/ 1:3.5-5.6D lenses

The 24-120 VR is on the Approved lens list... but there are a lot of D800 owners that say the lens doesn't cut it! The 28-300 is on the list too... and I just sold mine, because while it was wonderful on the D7000, it absolutely SUCKED on the D800! Noticeable difference in IQ compared to my 70-200 or 24-70. But if you don't have a 70-200 to compare it to.... you might be happy with it.

The 60mm macro... well, it is a prime.. and a macro lens. They are SHARP by definition, lol! Although the 60mm is not one I would choose for macro because of the very small minimum focus distance. Would scare bugs, and throw shadows. Makes subjects harder to light with flash also...


Check this out: LensRentals.com - D800 Lens Selection

and this: And the Nikon D800 autofocus saga continues (with some comments on specific lens performance)

Thanks for the quick and helpful response and resources!

Question: Is the focus problem on the earlier D800s?

 

[Chaosstar]

How can a cheaper D600 body trounce a premium D800 by that much? The iso noise performance is significantly better than D800 in all ranges.

 

[rexbobcat]

How can a cheaper D600 body trounce a premium D800 by that much? The iso noise performance is significantly better than D800 in all ranges.

The 6D also has better ISO noise than the 5DIII.

I think with the 6D it has to do with better pixel pitch and sensor architecture but I'm not sure about the D600. Maybe it's because of how it has less MP?

 

[O'Rork]

After A lot of reading I selected the D600 and got it today from my local Nikon dealer. I traded in my D300 and grip on it for a substantial $425.00 off and an instant rebate. Out the door for $1445.00, with 2 batteries and 2 8gb cards. So far I've been acquainting myself with it, with my 24-70 2.8. I see a substantial improvement when cropping tight and the low light ISO is very much improved. Being a hobbyist, I don't really need the speed features I've given up. Getting the 3 kings while I was shooting the D300, are really going to show their worth now. Color me happy.

Frank