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<p>Bottom line: Do you think it is worth upgrading from D800 to D810? (Didn't read every post).</p>

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<p><br />For me i have to wait and see for actual reviews. I am expecting an improvement in autofocusing. D800/e autofocusing is crappy. If it shows improvement, for me, it is worth upgrading.</p>

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<p>I'm actually very eager to see Nikon's update of the 135/2 to AF-S.</p>

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<p><br />Ikka, yes true! You may not believe it but the only reason why I keep my canon 5d3 (and eventually build around it) is Canon's version of 135/2.0. It's just mind-blowing sharpness corner to corner wide open and it produces the nicest bokeh I have ever seen. Nikon 135/2.0 DC needs to be upgraded. And probably add VR too. That would be nice.</p>

<p>Ikka, I have seen results from a friend using his Zeiss 55/1.4 Otus with D800e. It's just out of this world. Like Nikkor, not all Zeiss' optics are great. The main reason I am not using Zeiss is because it is i have to focus manually. It really limits its usefulness.<br>

Don, if i can put it into an analogy: say you buy a high powered engine block but then you feed it with low octane gasoline. It is still performing but not to its maximum potential.<br>

<br />Dan, from my experience, I endorse these lenses for D800e:<br>

Zoom:<br>

AFS 14-24/2.8G<br>

AFS 80-400/4.5-5.6G VR (the new one)<br>

Prime:<br>

AFS 35/1.8G <br>

AFS 58/1.4G<br>

AFS 85/1.8G & AFS 85/1.4G<br>

AFS 200/2.0 VRII<br>

I haven't personally used 300, 400, 500, 600. But according to my wildlife photography friend, those lenses are nowhere close to what he expects as optical excellence.</p>

Don, 36mp spoils my eyes. I love it. Getting satisfaction to view images via my 30" monitor is atreat. I am totally lost

when zooming in for 100% and seeing all the details. Insane. Nothing like it. I cant even get the same result from my

5d3.

Andrew, d800 sensor is nothing but a breakthrough technology in digital imaging but sadly nikon doesn't develop many

lenses to support this demanding feature. I can only pick less than 5 nikon lenses that really push d800 sensor to its

maximum capacity. Such a waste. As far as nikon's optics concerned, nikon has a lot to catch up.

<p>i wonder why D801 still conservatively employ only 15 cross-type AF points. How does that help this camera autofocusing faster as nikon claims. Compared to canon 5d3, it has 41 cross-type out of 61. I find it far more superior in autofocusing than my D800e. NikonD800e does more AF hunting.</p>

<p>Why a pro DX is better for for wildlife/macro:<br>

1. 1.5x factor. more pixels, yes. 1.5x is huge different. <br>

2. AF points are more spread across the frame. Where in FX, they are more clustered in the center. This is what I miss from DX the most.<br>

3. Faster frame rates (compared to D801)<br /><br /><br>

I shoot mostly at daytime so, high-iso performance of FX doesnt really matter here.</p>

<p>I can feel D300s' owners' pain for long overdue replacement. There are big markets for pro DX cameras. I would get one too. I have moved to FX but I badly need a pro DX for shooting wildlife.</p>

<p>I am currently using D800e and I will definitely get this one. It's a marginal improvement and it has very minimal effect on my work (except for quiet mode which is a great feature when shooting quiet scene i.e: chapel, funeral) but since my d800e is a flaw, I would very much expect Nikon learned the lesson and improve AF performance on new D810.</p>

 

<p>D4s? I hope nikon incorporates more cross-type AF points. I own canon 5dmk3 which has 61 AF points with 41 of those are cross-type. I found cross-type AF point is more accurate especially in low light and areas with less pattern (difficult to focus by only linear).</p>

<p>D800/e is very close behind.</p>

<p>This camera doesn't have what my current d800e doesn't have.<br>

I don't want to spend extra $2750 for just the "look"<br>

size wise, it's not significantly small either. No video. Yeah. Nikon said , it's Pure photography. So my d800e is not?<br>

Also, it has only one command dial. I am used to 2 command dials. No split screen ?<br>

I pass, for now.</p>

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<p>"Shun - I'd very seriously consider switching from Nikon to Canon for my next camera BUT like most others, I have a lot of money invested in lenses and accessories and I simply could not afford to change brands just like that."</p>

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<p><br /> <br />why switch? Use both. Get the best out of the two system. I did it. My life is at peace.</p>

<p>It's disappointing that nikon not working on DX and FX on the same time. Many FX lenses need upgrade, IMHO and the pace is slow.</p>

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<p>The point of a prime for me is to shoot it wide open or close to it.</p>

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<p>same with me. If I want to use smaller than f/2.8 I would go with nikon trinity fast zooms. Heavier but I gain flexibility. </p>

<p>To answer OP: 35/2.0D ? Forget about it.</p>

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<p>If you shoot wide open, don't bother with the 50 1.8D & 85 1.8D. 50 1.8D is very soft wide open and the 85 1.8D has very pronounced "purple fringing</p>

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<p>Very True. I have used all these lenses and I have found same results. Don't waste your time on these lenses. Even though they are fast, small, lightweight, if the results are not acceptable up to my standard, then i won't use. <br /> For 50mm that will AF, I haven't seen any good lenses. even Sigma. It's sharp on center, but poor at edge.<br /> For 85mm, 85/1.8G and 85/1.4G are far much much better than their predecessors.</p>

<p>D100 to D300. 10/10<br>

D300 to D700 . 10/10<br>

D700 to D800E . 1/10. Because Right now the D800E has been 2.5 months at service center. </p>

<p>I am interested to buy this lens. Hope its fast and accurate.</p>

<p>DX Mode, size 4800 x 3200 pix.<br>

File Size:<br>

Low: 5.2 MB<br>

High: 6.1 MB</p>

<p>I bought the tamron for my canon 5dmk3 (I used two systems) and i was quite impressed with the edge sharpness. However I returned the lens for a full refund because the autofocus failed me on the left most AF areas. Center is tack sharp. Right is also tack sharp, but left, it's terribly out of focus. (i dont have have any problems with any other canon lenses). I tried to fine tuning the left areas, but then center and right areas were out of focus. After several trips to authorized service center, they failed to fix it saying this lens is not yet calibrated for the new body like 5dmk3. They even gave me two other copies to be tested but same results.<br>

<br /> I also own and am still using nikon version with my d800e.<br>

<br /> Based on my own user-experience, tamron is much sharper than nikon at edge and at focal length of 40mm and above. Nikon @ focal length of 40mm and above is really weak. Especially at 70mm. Tamron outperforms nikon in every focal length wide open.<br>

<br /> I would definitely go for tamron if they already fix the left-focus issue. and the VC was really useful when I was shooting indoor lowlight. The only downside is tamron filter dia meter is 82 mm so i have to buy another set of filters form landscape work. But it;s only less than 10% of the time I use filters. So tamron is my number 1 choice (If they can resolve the issue).</p>

<p>I had used 17-35/2.8 since 2003. I like this lens but with D800e, the flaw shows pretty badly. As others had pointed out, this lens is only sharp at center. I still use this lens for my landscape work. I can stop down and attach filters unlike 14-24 which needs special filter holder (expensive!)<br>

I am waiting for 17-35 Gen 2, for better edge sharpness.</p>

 

<p>You will be blown away with D800e and 14-24. D800e is a demanding camera. Make sure you mount the best lens to get the most out of d800e.<br>

I used D300 + 12-24/4 in the past. The results are nowhere close to what d800e + 14-24 can produce.</p>

 

<p>My dad bought me a Nikon F60 when I was in college in 2000.<br>

I really thought that owning a DSLR I could automatically get good pictures. I was wrong...<br>

I went to Grand Teton National Park, with a friend hoping to get postcard quality pics. Auto Everything.<br>

had all my pics processed at wal-mart. Came out flat. I was shocked.<br>

I asked my self why. That's how I progressed.</p>

<p>I had 18-105 VR. In term of sharpness, I am very very satisfied. The best zoom I have ever used. Looking back at photos taken by this lens, I am still amazed with its sharpness.<br>

<br />I sold it. because barrel distortion is quite bad at wide end and I jumped ship to FX.</p>