Which kit do i choose for $2000?

[timarp000]

1.
Nikon D7000 and 18-105 Kit Lens
Nikon 85mm VR Macro
Nikon 70-300 VR

all of this is $2010
plus i need camera bag and 16GB SD Card.


2.
Canon 60D with 18-135 Kit Lens
Canon 100mm Macro
Canon 70-300 IS

all of this is $1765
plus i need bag and 16GB SD Card.


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PS : I have a Nikon D40X now with an 18-55mm and 55-200 VR. The camera is dead but the lens are in good condition. Can Nikon refurbish my camera and sell it? And how much will i get if i sell my current gear?

 

[sam_franklin]

Why don't you buy the D7000 and use the two lenses you have currently?

 

[KmH]

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[goodguy]

Thats easy, get the Nikon D7000-I did

 

[TCampbell]

The Nikon D7000 is a little better than the Canon 60D (unless you're doing video... in which case the 60D would be the better choice). The Canon 7D is a little nicer than the Nikon D7000 but that'll eat up most of your budget even before you buy a lens.

I don't put much stock (actually I should say I don't put any stock) in any reports out of DxO (sorry Keith). I (and I'm trying not to sound biased here) find that their credibility is blown. They purport to perform careful review and testing which should stand up to scientific scrutiny, but the fact is they (a) wont actually reveal their testing methods (which totally blows all scientific credibility AND blows all credibility for purposes of being used as a benchmark standard) (but wait there's more...) AND (b) their test results often fly in the face of what we know about the laws of physics AND (c) other review sites which actually provide sample images to back up their scores (which DxO does not do.).

While I wouldn't buy the D7000 because DxO says so, I _would_ buy the D7000 because I think it has a few performance features over and above the 60D (and I really the 60D!) but ALSO because you already own a few Nikon lenses (which makes me wonder if you might also own any other accessories that work with Nikon that you haven't listed.)

I don't generally believe that "Canon" or "Nikon" is better... but if you pick on specific bodies you can find trade-offs where one might be better in some area. If one were truly better in general, you'd see a noticeable dominance in the industry among pro shooters -- but really you tend to see a pretty healthy mix. For this reason, once you invest in one brand, I probably wouldn't change brands unless there was a fairly compelling reason to do so... a feature offered by one and lacking in the other AND which you care about a great deal.

Although Canon is silent on the topic, the bets are that Canon is due to release the follow-on to the 60D (e.g. maybe a 70D).

 

[timarp000]

Why don't you buy the D7000 and use the two lenses you have currently?

I need more than 200mm hence the new telephoto lens. Also i dont have a macro lens im using a macro filter thing. So the only thing useful would be the 18-55mm. If i give the camera back to Nikon as a kit they may pay a bit more...

 

[Derrel]

The Nikon D7000 is a little better than the Canon 60D (unless you're doing video... in which case the 60D would be the better choice). The Canon 7D is a little nicer than the Nikon D7000 but that'll eat up most of your budget even before you buy a lens.

I don't put much stock (actually I should say I don't put any stock) in any reports out of DxO (sorry Keith). I (and I'm trying not to sound biased here) find that their credibility is blown. They purport to perform careful review and testing which should stand up to scientific scrutiny, but the fact is they (a) wont actually reveal their testing methods (which totally blows all scientific credibility AND blows all credibility for purposes of being used as a benchmark standard) (but wait there's more...) AND (b) their test results often fly in the face of what we know about the laws of physics AND (c) other review sites which actually provide sample images to back up their scores (which DxO does not do.).

While I wouldn't buy the D7000 because DxO says so, I _would_ buy the D7000 because I think it has a few performance features over and above the 60D (and I really the 60D!) but ALSO because you already own a few Nikon lenses (which makes me wonder if you might also own any other accessories that work with Nikon that you haven't listed.)

I don't generally believe that "Canon" or "Nikon" is better... but if you pick on specific bodies you can find trade-offs where one might be better in some area. If one were truly better in general, you'd see a noticeable dominance in the industry among pro shooters -- but really you tend to see a pretty healthy mix. For this reason, once you invest in one brand, I probably wouldn't change brands unless there was a fairly compelling reason to do so... a feature offered by one and lacking in the other AND which you care about a great deal.

Although Canon is silent on the topic, the bets are that Canon is due to release the follow-on to the 60D (e.g. maybe a 70D).

Loads of utterly ridiculous claims made by TCampbell in regard to DxO Mark, and whose credibility is "blown". Do some research. DxO Mark has revealed HUGE amounts of its methodology and has explanatory information on its site, for those who are actually willing to read and to learn.

Here's some well-written explanation and information about how DxO Mark does its reviewing of sensors, and how to interpret the results. You know, some actual, factual, real information,written by somebody who took some time and effort to understand DxO Mark fully.DxOMark Camera Sensor

 

[EIngerson]

You can pick up a 7D and a 24-105L within your price range. That would be a pretty nice combo.

 

[timarp000]

You can pick up a 7D and a 24-105L within your price range. That would be a pretty nice combo.

What about a a macro and a telephoto that i need?

 

[EIngerson]

You can pick up a 7D and a 24-105L within your price range. That would be a pretty nice combo.

What about a a macro and a telephoto that i need?

You would go over slightly, but you could get the 70-200 F4L. I currently have it and love it. I'm still leaving you without a macro. Quality is worth the wait though.

 

[molested_cow]

Ken Rockwell recommends the Tokina F2.8 100mm macro over the nikon 85mm, but since many people here seem to have certain opinion on Ken Rockwell, I'll just leave it here for your own wisdom.

 

[timarp000]

Ive decided to go with the Nikon D7000, BUT, should i buy the 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 VR or 24-85 f/3.5-4.5 VR?

 

[trevortdogr]

Ive decided to go with the Nikon D7000, BUT, should i buy the 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 VR or 24-85 f/3.5-4.5 VR?

I own the 18-105 kit lens and don't care for it as I think it renders soft images. I have not shot with the 24-85 so I can't comment on that one. I have a sigma 17-50 2.8 os & a tamron 70-300 vr that produce really sharp images compared to the nikon 18-105 that I am happy with.

 

[412 Burgh]

Ive decided to go with the Nikon D7000, BUT, should i buy the 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 VR or 24-85 f/3.5-4.5 VR?

You must answer these questions yourself young grasshopper. If it were up to me I would get the 18-105. The 24-85 from what I have heard isn't so great. However, I wouldn't buy the 24-85 even if it was dirt cheap. Just no need for that focal range.

 

[Sarmad]

Personally I'd go for kit 2, but under your condition I think you should go for Nikon as you've been using it before, plus you've spare lenses.

And I'd go for that 18-105mm lens, what I think is that 24-85mm may not be a great focal range to work in.