canon 5d vs nikon d200
Canon vs. Nikon lenses?
About to buy a DSLR. D200 vs 30D. I spent some time looking at the lens offerings of both companies. I have a feeling that though I prefer D200 (cant really afford 5D), Canon has a better lens offering. Better build, especially with USM and the L series. Couldn’t get excited about any of the Nikon lenses (except the 18-200 perhaps). Which system should I buy into?
It sounds as though you are really ready to break into the world of DSLRs. You have narrowed your camera selections down to two very capable bodies. Considering lenses is the most important part of the equation. Both companies make junk, consumer level glass. Good for snapshots, not good for different types of sophisticated photography. Then, both companies make superb pro glass which are excellent for the most demanding of situations, or if you just want the absolute best shot that you can get. No matter which system you decide to go with, you will be paying high dollars for the good lenses. So, I would decide which body best suits you, figure out what type of shooting you will be doing the most (especially if you plan to make money from it), then look at the lens lineup of each company and decide who has the products that will most likely fit your needs. FYI, the build quality of pro Nikkors is no worse than that of ‘L’ Canons. USM is a nice thing on Canons as well as IS which is offered on more Canon lenses than VR is on Nikkors (if that matters to you).
David above makes a good point about the camera’s abilities these days sometimes exceeding the abilities of the person. It will probably take you a very, very long time to honestly outgrow either the 30D or the D200. In the end the system that is best is the one you feel most comfortable with. Some people use both!
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