Having Buyers Remorse Already.. bought the D5200 ..upgraded from D5000

[Photo Lady]

I was hoping I would just improve picture quality and sharpness.

The Tamron 18-270 mm lens is hurting your image quality and sharpness, particularly from about 70 mm or so out to 270 mm.
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO review: Digital Photography Review

I am realizing this now.. wow paid $600 for it new.. I thought it was wonderful.. but I quess as time goes on I am realizing how much better so many are in comparison.. I will need to shop soon..thanks

 

[robbins.photo]

I was hoping I would just improve picture quality and sharpness.

The Tamron 18-270 mm lens is hurting your image quality and sharpness, particularly from about 70 mm or so out to 270 mm.
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO review: Digital Photography Review

I am realizing this now.. wow paid $600 for it new.. I thought it was wonderful.. but I quess as time goes on I am realizing how much better so many are in comparison.. I will need to shop soon..thanks

No worries - from what I hear the newer Nikkor 18-200mm's are actually pretty good considering they cover such a wide focal length. Me I'm old school, I prefer a short lens for portraits and such and a telephoto for that kind of work, the less focal length a lens covers generally the better your IQ is going to be (again, a generalization there and of course there are other factors involved).

But it is pretty funny when you stop and consider that some of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century were taken with equipment that would be considered by many to be "junk" by modern standards.

 

[Braineack]

That reminds me to take a picture with a 28-80mm Quantaray lens that was mounted on my N60.

okay, did it: http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...products/347254-lens-quality.html#post3117794

 

[ruifo]

Yes, the D5200 is superior, but how much you will like it, will depend on your needs. It's working for me.
Specifications - Nikon D5200 vs Nikon D5000
Nikon D5200 Review

It would work for me too if it wasn't for the fact I liked the Nikon D5000 so much.. I can enjoy this new one.. I just do not want to put all the money into one that will not make that big a difference in the long run.. like mentioned above It may be better to buy the 7100 or a new lens.. what to do what to do..

Agreed! In your case, I would go for a D7100.

 

[Photo Lady]

what is a good over all lens.. the kind of lens I could use for almost everything and get sharp results with the Nikon 5200... I will sell the tamron 18 270... so it has to be reasonable but an improvement......

 

[Braineack]

what's the point of selling the 18-270? are you pictures turning out bad because of the lens, or because of the shooter?

 

[TheFantasticG]

I'm reluctant to say I told you so, but... I told you so. Lol

I kid I kid.

Again, technique is very much important when wanting to get sharp pics. Though no technique is going to over come inadequate glass.

Lens suggestion? Depends on if you like getting closer or wider because, for me, the Nikon 24-120mm f4 N is a perfect all-around lens on my D7000.

 

[Photo Lady]

I'm reluctant to say I told you so, but... I told you so. Lol

I kid I kid.

Again, technique is very much important when wanting to get sharp pics. Though no technique is going to over come inadequate glass.


Lens suggestion? Depends on if you like getting closer or wider because, for me, the Nikon 24-120mm f4 N is a perfect all-around lens on my D7000.

that's what I want , all around lens.. I will check it out.........thanks

 

[Photo Lady]

what's the point of selling the 18-270? are you pictures turning out bad because of the lens, or because of the shooter?

no I love the lens...... I just wanted to go better

 

[Tee]

Do you have a UV filter on your lens?

 

[Braineack]

better in regards the optical quality? focus speed? light stops? weight? reach? size?

 

[manaheim]

99% of quality issues have nothing to do with the equipment.

Or said another way... better equipment does not mean better pictures in 99% of situations.

 

[Photo Lady]

99% of quality issues have nothing to do with the equipment.

Or said another way... better equipment does not mean better pictures in 99% of situations.

I understand this perfectly well.. true statement.. but still good equipment is still better.

 

[Photo Lady]

Do you have a UV filter on your lens?

no I don't .. is this something I should have all the time.. I almost purchased it the other day..

 

[robbins.photo]

99% of quality issues have nothing to do with the equipment.

Or said another way... better equipment does not mean better pictures in 99% of situations.

I understand this perfectly well.. true statement.. but still good equipment is still better.

Right.. but 50% of the time it works 100% of the time.

Errr.. or something like that. Lol