What to do with my Nikon D700?

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Hey group,
I've been thinking of getting a new camera, as my Nikon D700, which I bought used, is getting used up and it's probably a matter of time when it stops working. I have three good lenses:
- Nikorr 85mm 1.8F
- Sigma 35mm 1.2F
-Nikorr 24-70mm 2.8F

I would like to know if I should stick to Nikon or change to a different brand. If I were to stick with Nikon, I would go for the Z series; therefore, I need to get a Nikon F Lens Mount for the Nikon. Z. But if I were to choose a different brand I would also need a lens mount.
Do you have any recommendations? Or should I try to sell my lenses and get new ones that will match my new camera?
I'm not a professional photographer, it's more of a side hustle, but I would be happy if I could make my passion my paycheck in the future.

Thanks in advance for the advice <3!
 
I'd go trailing edge and look at the last few Nikon FX DSLR models. Probably some solid used deals available. Burn up one of those before you jump to their MILC line.
 
First, you've got 3 solid Nikon lens. Get the FTZ adaptor and they'll work with any Nikon Z model. I don't know if you can get an adaptor for them to work on a Canon or Sony or Olympus mirrorless--I don't think you can but I defer to someone who shoots with those bodies to say for sure. So to put it another way, if you switch from Nikon, you're talking about starting over--not being able to use any of your existing lens.

If you stay with DSLR, you should be able to get a used D850 for a reasonable price and that's one of the best DSLR's on the planet. If you go mirrorless with Nikon, you've got lots of options. A Z6ii is a good entry level body. The Z8 it outstanding.
 
First, you've got 3 solid Nikon lens. Get the FTZ adaptor and they'll work with any Nikon Z model. I don't know if you can get an adaptor for them to work on a Canon or Sony or Olympus mirrorless--I don't think you can but I defer to someone who shoots with those bodies to say for sure. So to put it another way, if you switch from Nikon, you're talking about starting over--not being able to use any of your existing lens.

If you stay with DSLR, you should be able to get a used D850 for a reasonable price and that's one of the best DSLR's on the planet. If you go mirrorless with Nikon, you've got lots of options. A Z6ii is a good entry level body. The Z8 it outstanding.
Thank You! <3
 
I'd go trailing edge and look at the last few Nikon FX DSLR models. Probably some solid used deals available. Burn up one of those before you jump to their MILC line.
Thanks for the advice!
 
Be careful with the Z series. If you move up to full frame sensor, the glass you have now will be operated on crop mode.

Why do you think the Op's FX lenses would operate in DX mode on a Z camera?
 
Be careful with the Z series. If you move up to full frame sensor, the glass you have now will be operated on crop mode.

The OP has a D700 (FX), and I may be wrong but I’m pretty sure the Nikkors are FX lenses. I have no idea about the Sigma,
 
Faced with the same dilemma, my newest Nikon camera was a D3. I use Sony A7RII and an A7S for work, but have a ton of manual focus and autofocus Nikkors. (btw snowbear, the 300 2.8 is still going strong...) I recently (two days ago) purchased a D780. Practically, its a DSLR that has many of the features of mirrorless, with amazing low light capabilities and live view that works every bit as good as any mirrorless I've used. Many reviews call it a Z6 in a DSLR. The only negative is the lack of in body image stabilization, not a huge deal with the proliferation of VR lenses.
 
Faced with the same dilemma, my newest Nikon camera was a D3. I use Sony A7RII and an A7S for work, but have a ton of manual focus and autofocus Nikkors. (btw snowbear, the 300 2.8 is still going strong...) I recently (two days ago) purchased a D780. Practically, its a DSLR that has many of the features of mirrorless, with amazing low light capabilities and live view that works every bit as good as any mirrorless I've used. Many reviews call it a Z6 in a DSLR. The only negative is the lack of in body image stabilization, not a huge deal with the proliferation of VR lenses.
Agree. The used Nikon market is now littered with capable and affordable cameras that could be considered trailing edge but still deliver great performance at attractive prices.
 

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