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This is a discussion on Nikon D700 within the Camera equipment & accessories forums, part of the Education & Technical category; Presently I have a nikon D300. I am thinking of upgrading to the 700. However only 2 of my lenses ...

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    Default Nikon D700

    Presently I have a nikon D300. I am thinking of upgrading to the 700. However only 2 of my lenses will work well with the full frame camera and they are specialty lenses.
    Is it the upgrade worth the extra $ I would have to spend on the body and new lenses?
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    What missing from the D300 (a very good and pretty new model that is getting very good reviews) that you feel you need to change?
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    Probably not worth your while at the moment.

    I only upgraded to a D700 myself because Id been using my Fuji S3 for 2 and a half years and it wasnt cutting it anymore (and Fuji dropped out of the DSLR market).

    I had to buy a new lens to go with it, the 24-70mm f2.8 as my old ones were DX glass too. I can however still use my Tokina 11-16mm up at the 15/16mm range and I have a clunker of an 80-200mm f2.8 too.

    You could however batch everything up or sell your gear individually, someone might have some Xmas money burning a hole in their pocket out there that might want a deal on a D300 and lenses.

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    Now I'd confused.

    This post says you upgraded - last post says you want to upgrade


    Quote Originally Posted by Rikki View Post
    Probably not worth your while at the moment.

    I only upgraded to a D700 myself because Id been using my Fuji S3 for 2 and a half years and it wasnt cutting it anymore (and Fuji dropped out of the DSLR market).

    I had to buy a new lens to go with it, the 24-70mm f2.8 as my old ones were DX glass too. I can however still use my Tokina 11-16mm up at the 15/16mm range and I have a clunker of an 80-200mm f2.8 too.

    You could however batch everything up or sell your gear individually, someone might have some Xmas money burning a hole in their pocket out there that might want a deal on a D300 and lenses.
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    Quote Originally Posted by marko View Post
    Now I'd confused.

    This post says you upgraded - last post says you want to upgrade
    It wasn't me that upgraded but Rikki.
    I am taking your advice to stick with my D300.
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    I'm sorry for that - this was my error!...and I think you are making the right choice. Marko
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    Quote Originally Posted by reijo View Post
    Presently I have a nikon D300. I am thinking of upgrading to the 700. However only 2 of my lenses will work well with the full frame camera and they are specialty lenses.
    Is it the upgrade worth the extra $ I would have to spend on the body and new lenses?
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    In the meantime, you may want to slowly convert your lens collection to full frame so you can go either way without penalty.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Travis View Post
    In the meantime, you may want to slowly convert your lens collection to full frame so you can go either way without penalty.
    +1 Buying DX glass is a waste unless you need something specific (eg the Nikon 10.5). Eventually I think we'll see the DSLR market being all, or nearly all "full" frame bodies. Start preparing early!

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    Default vr lenses

    I see the point about buying lenses that will be compatible with full frame cameras.
    I also noted that not many are VR. Does anyone know if this will change in the near future or is there some technical problem here of which I am not aware?
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