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<p>I have used Nikon 24-85 f/2.8-4, Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 and now Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8<br>

I have also used Canon 5D + 24-70 f/2.8L, Canon 5D with 24-105 f/4L</p>

<p>The combination Nikon D700 + Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 blows all other lenses away with its focus accuracy, sharpness, contrast, colors. In other words, it is the best lens I have ever used in that zoom range.<br>

It is expensive because of a reason. You get what you pay for.</p>

<p>One late submission from me:<br>

D700 + Nikon 24-70 2.8</p><div></div>

<p>D700 has set a standard for Digital SLR for me. I wouldn't want anything less.....and nothing more. :)<br>

If you can afford, then why not buy one today. Let not anyone ask you about your motives behind your purchase. You have 100% right to be happy. ;)</p>

<p>Hi,<br>

It will be a little hard on you to shoot wedding with your current lens lineup. You would end up changing lens a lot and might miss some important shots, not to mention the frustration of changing the lens every few minutes probably.<br>

Not too sure, if you have a second D700 to use as a second camera, each with different lens to cover different focal length.<br>

Since, shooting wedding is not your prime profession, I would say to rent a Nikon 24-85 (cheap) or Nikon 24-70 (not so cheap), and buy 14-24 (the lens you want for your real passion).</p>

<p>My 2 cents.</p>

<p>When I am taking pics with flash (SB900) in Single shoot mode:<br>

Aperture Manual, Shutter Manual, ISO Manual, AF Auto/Manual, WB Auto/Pre-defined, Flash Auto</p>

<p>When I am taking pics with flash (SB900) in Continuous shoot mode:<br>

Aperture Manual, Shutter Manual, ISO Manual, AF Manual, WB Auto/Pre-defined, Flash Auto</p>

<p>When I am taking pics without flash:<br>

Aperture Manual, Shutter Manual, ISO Auto (Max 3200), AF Auto/Manual</p>

<p>Hi Brian,<br>

Congratulations on your excellent purchase! You have echoed the exact feelings I had , when I saw high ISO images from this camera. I am very satisfied with my purchase too! I see myself using this camera for a long time to come and now I can stop wasting my time and money on body upgrades.<br>

Congrats once again !!!</p>

<p>Hi <a href="../photodb/user?user_id=2113657">Elliot Bernstein</a> ,<br>

Thanks for your comments. But you no need to correct my comments, because they are based on MY own personal experience, your experience might have been different. I have used Canon for many years, and am completely comfortable with its menu and its handling. I have been using Nikon infact only for last 1 year.<br>

D700's AF superiority is nothing new, and I found exactly to be the case when comparing between D700 and 5D. I do find Nikon's metering (D300 + D700) better than 5D (using 3d Matrix and Evaluative Metering).<br>

DPP was a bit underwhelming for me as compare to using NX2.<br>

I didn't like the noise in 5D, even when working with RAW CR2 files.<br>

Again no need to correct, because these are my own personal experience.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p> </p>

<p>Hi,<br>

Interesting thread.<br>

I did'nt read all the posts on this thread, but would like to share my experience on both the systems.<br>

I have used Canon for a very long time. Since last year I have been shooting with both 5D Classic and D700. (After buying D700 seldom shoots with 5D). Quite recently I also had the itch to try 5D MKII, and tried it for 2 days with 24-105 f/4 (L)ens.</p>

<p>Canon 24-105 Lens is impressive. Its light, sharp (not as sharp as my Nikon 24-70 thou :)). After using D700, any canon (non 1D) feels like toyish. Comparison between quality could be made using the example of iphone (D700) and any cheap plastic Motorola (5D Classic and MKII both) phones. </p>

<p>D700 :<br>

1. Much cleaner files at high ISO. (Yes I emphasis much cleaner)<br>

2. Much better AF accuracy. (In my test, 2 out of 8 shots on Canon was OOF. Wheras same all 8 were in perfect focus when shot with D700 under same conditions.)<br>

3. Metering is better with D700<br>

4. Ability to use remote flash is something, which I missed in 5D immensely. (No I do not want to carry an additional piece of hardware ST-E2 for remote flash)<br>

5. Auto ISO is much much usable on D700. On 5D its a joke.<br>

6. I have big hands, and using D700 without grip is a little uncomfortable.</p>

<p>5D MKII:<br>

1. Didn't like noise in high ISO. D700 noise is much pleasant to eyes and do not degrade the image quality as much as Canon.<br>

2. AF. Less stellar than D700. (No of AF points I don't care)<br>

3. Much inferior camera body quality.<br>

4. No flash. No native remote flash capability.<br>

5. Poor Auto ISO implementation<br>

6. Impressive light professional grade lenses.<br>

7. I was not able to produce sharp images. Althou raw files looked very sharp in provided software - Digital Photo Professional, but when converted to JPG lost all the sharpness. I am sure it was an OP error. But using NX2 with D700 was more predictable, and I never had this problem.<br>

Hope this mini review would be useful for someone looking for a quick and dirty comparison.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>Hi,<br>

I recently bought a used 55mm f/3.5 AIS Macro (Manual focus) lens for close up photography. It is very cheap, super sharp, and you can take wonderful portraits. Only drawback is that you will have to focus manually.<br>

I also have 24-70 f/2.8, which is a wonderful lens for portraits and you can get closeup shots also (although its not a Macro lens). This lens is expensive and heavy.<br>

I think 105mm Macro would be too long (and expensive too) for portraits on the crop sensored D90.<br>

Nikon 60mm is also a great lens, but a little expensive.<br>

50mm 1.8 is a great (not expensive) lens for portraits, but not for closeup (Macro) photography.<br>

Tamron 28-75 is a wonderful lens, but not as sharp as I would like it to be.</p>

<p>Conclusion:<br>

If you have budget:<br>

- get Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 - Will do closeups (not MACRO lens thou).<br>

OR<br>

- get Nikon 60mm - Will do portraits and closeups (IS A MACRO Lens).</p>

<p>If you want to do something less expensive:<br>

- get used 55mm Macro f3.5 AIS - Great for portraits and closeups</p>

<p>Given your requirements, my last choice would be 50mm 1.8<br>

All the best with your decision.</p>

<p>I still remember when I used to shoot with my Canon 30D. Then I made the jump and bought D300. What a difference in quality of camera body itself. Then I added D700, and felt 'at home' after a long while (I used to shoot film till 5years back).<br>

Whenever I pickup D700 (even now), it gives me a feeling of pride, a feeling of 'something right'. Its an ultimate killer photo taking machine. When I put my 24-70 2.8 on that body, it produces remarkable images. When I look thru the viewfinder, and locks focus on a object, with a beep confirmation sound, I know I am going to get a crispy, well exposed, well saturated image according to the custom curve of my liking, which I can upload into the camera from the seductive NX2.</p>

<p>Do you wanna listen more, or are you convinced enough??</p>

<p>Hi,<br>

I had 24-85 f/2.8-4, which I used with my D700 for few events. I was able to print upto 12x18, without any problems. But sometimes, it does produces soft images even in bright day light. It needs to be stopped down to f/8 for print of 12x18 and above.<br>

I recently sold that lens and bought 24-70 2.8. Only drawback is it's heavy. Also, there is a difference in the resolution produced by these two lenses. Is it worth spending extra $$$$$$ ???? Entirely your call.</p>

<p>Hi,<br>

I do not want to get into the argument, if D700 has set the standards or not. For me, it is the best camera, I have ever used. I have used Canon 350D, 30D, 5D, Nikon D300, Nikon D700. Out of the lot, I am liking my D700 the most.<br>

This camera's excellent clean images at high ISOs, accurate AF, remote flash have let me take some very good pictures, which I wouldn't have taken with any other camera listed. So, for me, D700 has made me a better photographer. Camera is not everything, in making the picture, was true in film times. But digital camera bodies with all its features does make a big difference.<br>

So, without getting into the argument of which is greater. Go out and buy D700 (if that is what you want to buy) and enjoy photography. You will not be disappointed.<br>

All the best.</p>

<p>HI Bernard,</p>

<p>Thanks for liking the pic. It was taken last month in Bintan (Indonesia), country side.</p>

<p><img src="../photo/9101347&size=lg" alt="" /><br>

d700 + 24-85</p><div></div>

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>Does anyone know, if there is a comparison between D700 and 5D MKII by any of the working pros out there? I am not looking for a dpreview kind of comparison, but a real one done by someone who have used both for weeks and months (as compare to someone just commenting how AF or ISO is better in one than the other).<br>

Please provide a link.<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>Hi friends,<br /> Just came back from Nikon Service center. The technician was very professional with full knowledge of the products. I took my D700+24-85+SB900, handed over to him. He wanted me to wait for 15minutes for him to do a quick evaluation to see, if he needs to keep it for further tests and repairs.<br /> He came out in about 10 minutes. As per him, the front switch on the camera body was on 'C' (and not on 'S' ???). (I felt like a total a$$) I understand that AF assist will work, when camera is in 'S' mode only. I do not remember putting my camera on 'C' mode, but maybe I accidentaly switch it over to 'C' at the ceremony?? He also updated the firmware (both in SB900 and D700) to the latest one.<br /> He showed me that all the 3 AF points on SB900 were working. (Center red light means center AF point is selected, left.....likewise).<br /> I am going to test it more on the weekend.<br /> I tell you, this mode button on the front of the camera is at a wrong place. (convenietly unloading the burden of blame to third party). Seriously, this is the first time it has happened to me. But I have heard other horror stories like this on the web because of this wrongly placed switch.<br /> Hopefully, this was the problem, and I will be able to shoot without problems now.</p>

<p>Thanks to all, who have contributed to this thread. :)</p>

<p>Hi Arash,<br>

Camera was hunting for focus. And I didn't try without SB900 at that time. I am going to try with and without SB900 tonite to narrow down any problems with SB900. I never had any such issues with my old SB800 (which I recently sold and bought SB900).<br>

As per the specs, D700 AF sensor is good for f/5.6 or faster, so I have ruled out my lens as the bottle neck, in this case.<br>

I have had shot fast moving objects with my D700 (in bright daylight thou), and never had any issues. I would still like to believe that problem could be with SB900 and not with the AF system itself (fingers crossed).</p>

<p>I am taking it to Nikon service center tomorrow. Lets what happens ? :(</p>

<p>Hi Francisco,<br>

Thanks for your response.<br>

Flash batteries were not fully charged for this shoot. But flash didn't show any sign of weak batteries. The flash blast was full with no under exposures of any sort. I had selected single AF mode (manually selected center AF point), matrix exposure, ISO 1250 - 1600, people not moving, front lever at S.</p>

<p>Hi Dave,<br>

Thanks for replying.<br>

I need to look into AF-S vs AF-C issue. But I think it was more of a AF assist issue than anything else. I may be wrong thou.</p>

<p>I had some problem with my flash gun last week also, when I was shooting in Indonesia. It will underexpose most of my pics and then suddenly overexpose 1 and then go back to underexposure. I reset my SB900 to factory defaults, and it started behaving well after that.<br>

I think this all started when I put my SB900 in SU-4 mode for one of my shoots. After which I changed it back to Remote, and it started underexposing. Then I reset it (in Indonesia).</p>

<p>I need to check, how AF assist works, when SB900 is mounted on the camera? My guess would be thru SB900. If my camera can AF in low light with on-camera AF assist (without mounting SB900), then I can assume that fault lies with SB900 and not camera.</p>

<p>Anyways, I called my Nikon service center, and will be taking my Camera+Lens+SB900 to their techs tomorrow to see, if they can find anything.</p>

<p>Has anyone experienced the same thing with their SB900 before??</p>

<p>Last weekend, I was shooting an event for a friend at a nighttime party with very low light. I had D700 / 24-85 2.8-f, SB900 (mounted on the camera). I couldn't get the lenses to focus in auto and couldn't see well enough to manually focus. As far as I can tell, all equipment is functioning perfectly. People at the party had point-and-shoot cameras that were working fine. <br>

Camera was able to focus properly, when I shot in the banquet hall, where light was ok. But as soon as I went outside to shoot cake cutting, could not capture many important moments. Normally, my camera is able to auto-focus in totally dark room with the AF assist light only. But don't know what happened that day.<br>

My camera setting were - Single Shot, Manually selected center focus point, 50mm around f/3.8, Sb900 on camera hot shoe pointing straight on to the couple cutting cake, and then kissing, and then a group shot with friends. Nopes. Camera won't focus.<br>

I missed a lot of important shots, which was very frustrating.<br>

I am glad it wasn't a paid gig or a wedding.</p>

<p>Any help would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Hi,<br /> <br /> I was browsing another photography forum and came upon a thread for pictures from Canon 5D. There were more than 10000 posting with pictures and various disscussions around that. I was thinking of having something similar here at photo.net. Which could create a wealth of knowledgebase for people interested in knowing more about the camera (D700), and we can have fun talking about different strengths and weaknesses in the system thru discussing the posted pictures. But only for D700 thou.<br /> <br /> <br /> I am going to post few from my recent trip to Indonesia. Just to show off Af accuracy of D700. Following pic was taken from the moving car (object is also moving).<br>

<img src="../photo/8977216&size=lg" alt="" /></p><div></div>