Originally posted by shiner That is surprising- but the K20d never was particularly small, really. What about the lens bulk/weight differences, I wonder, and how it all adds up as a system? The K-5 weighs in at 670g.
My Tamron 28-75 f 2.8 weighs the same on my K20d (though becomes truly wide) as it would weigh on my Nikon D700--the same holds true with the Sigma 70-200 f 2.8.
However, I'll probably go the prime way in N mount, FF, since the choices are plentiful, & the quality is high. For example, here are some AF, Full Frame Nikkors, all of which have faster counterparts avaliable if you want to spend more money. With these lenses on FF, you get an abundant supply of shallow DOF. and diffraction setting in about a full stop later, giving you more Aperture options=more creative possibilities.
Nikkor D 28mm f2.8 204 grams $390
Nikkor D 35mm f2 204 grams $290
Nikkor D 50mm f 1.8 156 grams $140
Nikkor D 85mm f 1.8 380 grams $489
I still have not ruled out going with a D7000, but it is looking like a long shot at this point. I mainly wanted the extra reach it provides for Macro with its crop factor X. If I go D700, I'll pick up a Sigma 150mmm 2,8 (weighs the same in Dx or Fx mount) otherwise I'll keep my K20d/Tamron 90mm solely for Macro shooting. I still have to research, carefully. I want to make the best possible choice for my situation. 95% of my shooting is landscapes & people, which can easily be done 85mm & under on FF. If I want to shoot a bird or 2, I'll get a Nikon adapter for my Tamron adaptall 60-300mm 23a lens. This lens is very light too.
Quote: cjbroadwell These are my first attempts with my new 28-75...also my first Tammy...This is going to be fun, and I think I'm in love.
Those are very nice!