Hi Gents,
Some advice is welcome on our current Nikon D5100 (16MP) DSLR and Nikon DX 28-200M (f/3.5-5.6).
Background
My wife and I are NOT going to study-up and spend a lot of time learning about F-Stops, ISO, and Image Depth, etc...however, because of the 23 auto settings for practically every conceivable shot (for an amateur)...we have truly enjoyed using the camera when we travel.
Most of our 'keeper shots' have involved landscape, monuments where the zoom has been particularly helpful. Both night shots and day shots.
We have just recently blown up 2 of our favorite shots to 4 feet x 4 feet (1.25m x 1.25m) which a professional imaging firm kindly 'touched up' with their software. We anticipate doing more of this.
Two Questions:
1. If we are not likely to go full-manual and like the 23-pre settings...and ARE people who will blow up special photos to 4' x 4'...
...is the Nikon D750 Full Frame Camera a worthwhile upgrade? (The highest level Nikon that still provides 23-pre settings.)
2. Are any of these lenses a big upgrade for long-range shots? (We are happy taking food shots or famiily portraits with our pocket-sized Sony RX100.)
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 (We understand that our current DX means our 18-200 gives us 300mm in practical terms, whereas the full-frame lens 70-200mm would give us less zoom capability.)
- Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6? (better zoom but quality?)
- Nikon 28-300 f/3.5-5.6? (great flexibility...but quality?)
Thanks for any advice!!
Some advice is welcome on our current Nikon D5100 (16MP) DSLR and Nikon DX 28-200M (f/3.5-5.6).
Background
My wife and I are NOT going to study-up and spend a lot of time learning about F-Stops, ISO, and Image Depth, etc...however, because of the 23 auto settings for practically every conceivable shot (for an amateur)...we have truly enjoyed using the camera when we travel.
Most of our 'keeper shots' have involved landscape, monuments where the zoom has been particularly helpful. Both night shots and day shots.
We have just recently blown up 2 of our favorite shots to 4 feet x 4 feet (1.25m x 1.25m) which a professional imaging firm kindly 'touched up' with their software. We anticipate doing more of this.
Two Questions:
1. If we are not likely to go full-manual and like the 23-pre settings...and ARE people who will blow up special photos to 4' x 4'...
...is the Nikon D750 Full Frame Camera a worthwhile upgrade? (The highest level Nikon that still provides 23-pre settings.)
2. Are any of these lenses a big upgrade for long-range shots? (We are happy taking food shots or famiily portraits with our pocket-sized Sony RX100.)
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 (We understand that our current DX means our 18-200 gives us 300mm in practical terms, whereas the full-frame lens 70-200mm would give us less zoom capability.)
- Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6? (better zoom but quality?)
- Nikon 28-300 f/3.5-5.6? (great flexibility...but quality?)
Thanks for any advice!!