The Decision ... Sony vs. Nikon - DPChallenge Forums

Tamron SP AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical IF for Canon

01/13/2007 09:32:30 AM · #1

Yay! I won a contest! Believe it or not I won a trip and a new Sony a100 alpha

. The big question is: Do I try to replace my Nikon equipment with Sony stuff now or do I sell it?

nards656

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

01/13/2007 09:35:57 AM · #2

Sell it. Nikon rules. Or else just give me the Nikon :) ...since you won the Sony :)

Alain

Nikon D7100

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

01/13/2007 09:37:27 AM · #3

With the lens that you already have, I would sale the Sony and buy a D200 body or some more lens.

Btw, congrats for winning that.

muckpond

Nikon D200

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye for Nikon

01/13/2007 09:41:39 AM · #4

i would sell the sony. you seem to have a lot of nikon equipment and unless you're unhappy there's really no reason to switch.

Tamron SP AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical IF for Canon

01/13/2007 09:42:31 AM · #5

I thought that might be the concensus. The thing that stinks is selling on ebay ...
any other ideas for selling? I know I probably can't sell it here.

nards656

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

01/13/2007 09:43:52 AM · #6

Originally posted by metatate:

any other ideas for selling? I know I probably can't sell it here.

Why not? Lots of things are sold here!

Pug-H

Pentax K10D

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

01/13/2007 09:51:23 AM · #7

Why sell it? Perhaps you could give it to someone you know who would use it well, someone that doesn't already have a camera.

fireserpent

Olympus E-3

Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom

01/13/2007 09:56:07 AM · #8

I'd sell the Sony and get more lenses or another Nikon. Sure, I know that wasn't one of the choices you offered but it looks to me like you know your Nikon quite well and know how to get the best out of it... I'd stick with that if I were you.

hyperfocal

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

01/13/2007 10:39:18 AM · #9

Ditto, I'd sell the sony. Be sure not to open & use it if you haven't already. Selling unused & unopened will fetch you a good 10-15% more.

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

01/13/2007 10:47:48 AM · #10

Another way to go would be to try to find someone on line who will trade for Nikon equipment that you can add to your current system.
Congrats on the good fortune.

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

01/13/2007 11:17:18 AM · #11

Honestly I'd Stick with Nikon but not a D70, Id Ditch the Sony and The D70... maybe do what the other guy said and buy a D200 Body.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

01/13/2007 11:19:04 AM · #12

I think that's the way to go. Hmmm... I wonder if any store would take it as a return ???

Originally posted by Alain:

With the lens that you already have, I would sale the Sony and buy a D200 body or some more lens.

Btw, congrats for winning that.

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

01/13/2007 11:21:18 AM · #13

definately move up to the D200.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

01/13/2007 11:38:14 AM · #14

Post it for sale here in the Buy/sell forum, and perhaps over at Fredmiranda. It *will* sell. I agree with the "stick with Nikon" comments. Why reinvest? If you can move to the D200, it will be a big step up. The D200 and the Alpha both share a very similar sensor, but the D200 is a superior camera in many ways.

01/13/2007 11:38:59 AM · #15

I kinda sorta already have a lens on order ... anticipating that I would probably go this route I called a few places -- the 18-200 VR ... that's gonna be about the same price that i get for the Sony ... if not a bit more.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

01/13/2007 11:40:20 AM · #16

Good idea ... I wish non-paying members could see Buy/sell ... I bet many people see Fredmiranda's for sale stuff though.
Thanks.

Originally posted by kirbic:

phatphoto

Nikon D200

01/13/2007 11:42:08 AM · #17

Hey Tate! Congrats on winning. Was it a photo contest and if so, what photo did you enter? :)

Bugzeye

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

01/13/2007 12:00:41 PM · #18

Getting the 18-200 VR is a great idea. You should be able to come out close to even on that deal.

Mind if I ask where the trip is to?

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/13/2007 01:25:32 PM · #19

Contest result page

The trip is for anywhere in the US so my wife and I are going to Key West. I should get some good pics down there with my Sony ... I mean Nikon VR! ;]

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

01/13/2007 01:32:23 PM · #20

Congratulations!

asimchoudhri

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/13/2007 01:32:33 PM · #21

great picture, and congrats!!! enjoy your trip to the keys with your nikon. as for the sony, ebay and amazon are good options. you can usually get good prices on new items.

kiwinick

Sony DSLR-A550

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

01/13/2007 01:55:06 PM · #22

my 2c worth I have the Sony100 and am very happy with it, remember that Sony now have the Zeiss lenses,These lens are the best you will get and leave everything else for dead, minoltas "G" series which are equivelent to the Canon "L" series are also available> I sy ditch Nikon and go with the Sony Alpha.

This'l put the cat among the pigeons .!!!!!!

Olyuzi

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

01/13/2007 02:03:54 PM · #23

Since the Sony has in-camera IS you may want to keep it to use for low light conditions. It could buy you a stop or two and the compatible Minolta lenses are reportedly very good. At the least it could provide you with more flexibility to your photographic arsenal. Selling it may not even get you that good of a price.

JunieMoon

Sony Alpha a7 II

Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

01/13/2007 09:33:46 PM · #24

I'd keep both. Nikon has great resolution. Rated number one by popular photography for image quality. Both have their pros and cons. Anyway, what does it matter if you have a few cameras? I have about 6, and I keep on adding more. Want to try a medium format camera next, digital of course.