Canon vs Nikon: 2016 Edition (READ DESCRIPTION)

[@TonyAndChelsea]

📷 Our favorite is the Nikon D810 on Amazon at help.tc/D810 📷

[@TechLeechastik]

Hey TOny, whaddya think about D7200?

[@massimop]

Hey Tony, thank you for this great video. Do you make another one for 2017?

[@williamramey1959]

I also like the Nikon D810A for astronomy. With a fast lens, it does take great pictures of the Milky Way.

[@daveeecortez1997]

but why go with nikon d810 when you stated that pentax k1 is equivilent and your best all time lanscape camera and about $1000. cheaper ;) @tony

[@ipedros7]

With the Tamron 70-200 G2, will that plug the issue for Nikon?!... :)

[@cgcowboy]

I absolutely love these reviews! No one does a more thorough and fair comparison. But I especially like that you have the budget-conscious photographer in mind. Thank you for taking the time to research and produce this. Cheers to you guys!!!

[@TylerB_AL]

There are very few KZbin channels that absolutely fill me with joy to sit down and watch with a cup of coffee, but your channel is one that does. Just letting you know.

[@philscomputerlab]

I bought my first DSLR last year. I was looking at entry level models and use it really for my KZbin. The D3300 has 60 fps 1080p video, which was the deciding factor to get it. At the time I didn't know about Sony and Panasonic being great for video, but I think that neither of them were as cheap as the D3300. The Kit lens is great for my filming too. I did get a 35mm prime, but the kit lens is just so much more flexible with the zoom.

[@peterdekeles.]

Thanks for not forgetting about the beginning camera person. Your videos are easy to watch because they lack "Snob-agraphy" attitude. Next purchase will be your book.

[@lyfandeth]

Lens design used to require massive manual raytracing calculation, then very expensive mainframe computer time. After all these years of cheap supercomputers and raytracing being a common job for the CGI industry, I'm pretty shocked that focus breathing is still not being addressed.

[@Enlightenment_2025]

Hi Tony, I would greatly appreciate when you mention a particular item, please, show the name of it on the screen as well. It's a lot easier to follow for non-native English speakers.

[@bozziovai]

i just love how unbiased this is. it's always on the middle unlike some other channels such as that man with a big hair who always is biased on nikon.

[@StymyParsley]

Gillian Vann maybe he prefers the lens? How is that biased?

[@FooBar89]

Alexander Kouris you just said it, it's biased because he has other options, but because of his preference of lens he can't recommend Nikon

[@hillsarmedia]

😂😂😂 Froknownsfoto...

[@reoflex]

Tony and Chelsea rate the Canon 5DsR more highly than the Nikon D810. However, DXO doesn't see it that way at all. The D810 is the 2nd highest scoring camera, while the 5DsR is the 32nd. It scores the D810 at 97, and the 5DsR at only an 86. Big difference! Why this large discrepancy in outcomes?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Check sdp.io/dxo.

[@alexfiftyem]

Hey, I think the STM nifty fifty is no longer in that "toy" build quality discussion. I mean it's pretty sterdy and I even dropped it a couple of times, took it like a champ.

[@AcidTripwire]

The 50mm STM is a great improvement over the previous model but compared to the Ultrasonic lenses with the gold ring it definitely feels a class below. It's on a weird middle ground between the basic lenses and the mid-range to me.

[@JackDoonerMusic]

Yeah, I also have the 50mm STM and build quality is amazing compared to previous gen

[@alexfiftyem]

Jack Dooner Or compared to the kit 18-55, which now feels like a toy. So yeah, totally fine build quality for being an entry level and very cheap lens.

[@alexfiftyem]

AcidTripwire Hey, put that way if you compare it with an all metal Zeiss it feels like a toy. I'm talking about it taking into consideration what it is and where it stands, and from there I say that entry evel cheap lenses being toy-like is no longer the case. I mean I can't even imagine a kit 18-55 taking the beating my 50 took since it came out.

[@AcidTripwire]

+Alex D. For the money, the 50 STM is an incredible piece of equipment. I got it for £73 grey market, a complete steal. I was planning on upgrading to the 50 1.4 Ultrasonic one day but I don't really think the improvements are worth the heavy price increase any more... We use an 18-55 kit at work for passport and profile photos and it is just a clunky and completely unsatisfying experience in comparison to the STM.

[@kenbest7660]

Very good. Always appreciate your thoroughness and impartiality, and your willingness to admit and change any mistakes you may have made. Most importantly, your ability to explain complicated things.

[@TheUberSchattenjager]

What a perfectly timed video! Thanks, yet again, for doing the hard work and making an excellent, cogent presentation. No one else does the hard work you two do. The amount of empirical data collected and presented coupled with your formidable experience is just not to be found anywhere else. I have followed many of your suggestions and have never, not once, been let down. I really appreciate you two.

[@fxvsdx35]

Both are great. I choose Nikon because I can use manual focus older Nikkor lenses seamlessly on new digital Nikons. Canon left its FD mount users in the cold back in 1986 when Canon switched to EOS mount. Fuji will be my next camera addition to my Nikons.

[@SonnyVisual]

why are so many people saying the 7Dmk3 is long over due? IT HASNT EVEN BEEN OUT FOR 2 YEARS. it came out september 2014. the Original 7D was released september 2009. YES the d500 is better, but the nikon D300s came out in July 2009. thats 6.5 years later!!! The canon will need an update to compete better, but it doesn't have THAT much of a disadvantage when it comes to taking PHOTOS. don't be expecting a new one anytime time soon. they will probably be taking all the latest and greatest tech of NEXT year or further to make it the most relevant to its release date. (when ever that may be) expect a new 6D to come first or the 5d4. and don't think they will release those in 2016 either. remember. 2017 is Canons 80th anniversary and 30 years of EOS.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

The D500 really killed the 7D Mk II.

[@SonnyVisual]

the D500 is 2 years newer and took 6.5 years to release after the D300s. Did you not read the whole comment? And how the new cameras should be coming out in 2017 NOT 2016. and don't expect a 7D3. because it HAS only been out for 22 months

[@shadow7037932]

I call it the Sony syndrom. People see Sony releasing new cameras left and right and they expect other OEMs to do the same.

[@SonnyVisual]

Isogen exactly

[@nicholasknowles1944]

A tad agressive dude. Fair point though. I guess it's as much that most tech does have this yearly update. I think the longer term upgrade cycle should be celebrated to some extent. At least they aren't making your money redundant super quick. Bonus for me!

[@smashy152]

@1:45 actually I am confused between pentax and nikon. d610 with sigma 24-105mm or pentax k1 with 28-105mm (for landscape and nightime astrolandscape) both about the same price in the uk. Coming from a d3200 they are both crazy updates I'm leaning towards the pentax the K1 is 3.17 times cleaner at base iso then the d3200 (based on the d810 sensor measurements) the d610 is 2.63 cleaner at base iso but has (better?) glass

[@ahurtig3719]

Great information, great video.....you are the consummate professional in the manner in which you communicate ! Tony, the one aspect for enhancement I offer for your consideration is utilizing the words "less expensive " in lieu of "cheaper".

[@timbradbury9734]

Thanks for well thought out and researched reviews. I would note that at the lower end cameras, the Nikon's don't have exposure preview (a great aid to beginning photographers) and the Canon's do.

[@MikaLatokartano]

Well argued and balanced take on these two great camera and lens manufacturers. For someone considering which one might be a good choice for them, this comparison will be of great value. Very useful overall - thanks Tony.

[@STEHH87]

At 20:26 Yeah well there is another fairly obvious diffrence between the two shots... On the canon I see a smiling face and on the tamron a rather unhappy face... Am sure that this is pure coincidence and will not affect anyone in their judgement of the teo lenses ;)

[@KurisuDE]

I got that Canon 50mm f/1.8 in used condition for about 50€.

[@stefanthorndahl1666]

22:49 with regards to the the nikon equiv of canon 200mm f2.8.. nikon still has the 180mm f2.8 which is awesome, but definitely needs an update for focus speed and what not. I guess you're right that 200 mm would be more ideal, but without having tried the canon, i think the nikon 180mm does deliver some awesome results.

[@LeviMendes86]

Did I miss the review of the Nikon 200-500 Tony??? and when you say it beat the sigma 150-600 do you also mean the sport version? THANK YOU

[@justrandom7214]

The 50mm on the D3300 really is a 75mm or so lens.The 35mm 1.8 DX would be a much better lens.

[@jimmysorber]

Why would you think that the canon 70-200 2.8 doesn't have focus breathing? I heard that the canon at the long end is more like a 229mm! So it's definitely breathing

[@vegetablepolice]

Do you think Panasonic will ever come out with a full frame video centric camera? I shoot video in low light, so the m4/3rds scare me.

[@Lionheart2323]

GH4 users have been calling for this since the GH4 came out almost. Some people speculate the GH5 will be full frame, but to me it will never happen. I wouldnt be surprised if one day they came put with a full frame for the GX line, but not for the video-centric GH line

[@vegetablepolice]

DracariaEntertainment Would be great if they did. There's not many full frame cameras designed for video with a fully articulating screen. Just tried the Sony VG900 and my Canon G7X outperformed it in most areas lol.

[@therealscottgrogan]

Why does M4/3 scare you in low light. You can shoot at a faster Fstop and still get things into focus. I mean, unless you are trying to shoot in the dark. . . . There are advantages to M4/3 and the GH5 will have a better sensor. I mean it won't match full-frame in terms of noise, but most full frames are cropping down anyway. Might as well use a sensor made for it. You can push te GH4 to ISO 12800 with useable results. Just remember the GH4 is over two years old and a lot of the time they are comparing it to newer cameras.

[@Lionheart2323]

+Scott Grogan the sensor in general doesnt scare me. Its the gh4 specifically. I have the gh4 and the g7, both m43, and the g7 is much better at higher iso. I would say the gh4 tops out at iso 3200, in terms of being useable. I would never dream of using iso 12800 on the gh4. My g7 on the other hand, maybe.

[@Lionheart2323]

+Scott Grogan and as tony said, you compare with what is currently on the market. Ya it is an old camera, but until the gh5 comes out or gets announced at least, the gh4 will keep getting compared with the newer stuff that is getting announced/coming out. Theres no way around that

[@catherinebaghdan795]

Very helpful side by side comparison. I know you probably made a lot of people angry cause they don't want to hear the truth, but I feel that the way you review these cameras side by side helps us make buying decisions. I appreciate all your efforts.

[@willoughby5150]

I agree about the Nikon layout. Having to dials for f-stop and exposure makes shooting in manual more intuitive. Had a go on a friends canon 5d iv so awkward. Nikon bringing out a new 70-200 2.8 maybe they've listened to you Tony. Great show as always

[@_Bandit88]

6:10 In Brazil Canon cameras are more expensive. Canon T6 more expensive than Nikon D3300? This is big news to me.

[@pixelpanache]

If you used the Nikon 70-200mm with a short extension tube, I think you could still focus far enough for tight portraits. Because of the extension tube the lens itself would be focused closer to infinity, which would reduce all or most of the breathing effect.

[@TheRcEngineer]

I don't get this 70-200 must have for portraits. A 85 and a 135 prime and I don't give a crap about a 70-200. A zoom is either slow or a backbraker, let alone the price and the sharpness. The Canon 70-200 2.8 Is USM II is the only expensive lens I ever bought and hate to use, it is so heavy.

[@therealscottgrogan]

Work out more.. . . The zoom gives you more flexibility when shooting events. If zooms didn't have advantages, we wouldn't have them.

[@TheRcEngineer]

I take two bodies with different primes. I don't see any advantage of a zoom and 2.8 is too slow imho, there are pros who claim between 1.8 amd 1.4 is a world of difference. And you are right many pros run around with their 70-200 but not all and the ones I prefer pretty much allways use a prime.

[@therealscottgrogan]

You are a pro, right? So you realize that having 130 lenses to choose from verses two could have advantages. Not all events are shot in super low light, and you really can't beat the background separation of a 200mm lens at f2.8. Just because you have found something that works for you, doesn't invalidate others choices. You carry two cameras, which is actually more cumbersome than carry 1 larger lens. And if you have a 70-200 on one camera, you can have a 24-35mm f2 on another body that pretty much covers every situation at any event. How often do you need to shoot wide open at most events anyway. Or you can have a 18mm-35mm1.8 on an extra APS-C body to allow you to take lower light pictures that are not so limited in depth of field. I could go on forever about the advantages of zooms, and if you really think about it, you will realize, they can produce amazing results

[@RedBullishTrading]

+TheRcEngineer 70-200 is sharper than many older primes.

[@TheRcEngineer]

It is just for years I run around with stupid zooms and never questioned it. Then I started to realize they are slow have less sharpness and two primes cost about the same are 3 to 4 times faster give better separation and with two bodies I only need to make some steps foreward or backward to compensate for the zoom range. I use a double sling system, one body on each side, look ridicoulus as hell but I think most pros would prefer this to a zoom if they give it a try. It is just so hard to break your habits. On fotowalks I pitty my collegues but I also could convert some of them. :)

[@Archontasil]

now, with the new nikon 70-200, you need to make a new video

[@whisperingwind7]

it beats canon, and tamron,...but the price tho...

[@tylerdoestech]

It is also interesting to add Tony's oft-mentioned recommendation of buying used gear, as well. Your value equations can then change based on what your intended result is for your needs. For example, if wildlife photography is not your primary aim or does not primarily influence your business in photography, a used 7D (Mark I) and an EF 400mm f/5.6 L will produce excellent results at about half the price of the D500 alone or about 3/4 the cost of a 7D Mark II body.

[@jaredp3535]

Thinking of getting the d5300 or t6i. I will be doing mostly landscape, some wildlife, and a little video. I will also be upgrading later on in life, but I'm new to photography. I would like to know which is better for what I'll do, my mother has a d7100 so she's trying to persuade me to go Nikon lol.

[@datalaforge]

@20:50 I like how Chelsea looks on the Tamron. I think the Canon at full length is taking a bit away from her character. This is a great demonstration.

[@Rob060870]

Another great video Tony. I sold my Canon 70-200mm is ii L as I never used it,it is an amazing lens though. For portraits my favorite lens is my 85mm f1.2ii , this lens for me makes truly magical photos.

[@jaimel2037]

fingers crossed the Canon 5d4 will have 4k , touch screen(articulating) , few more pixels and with new focus system from 80d and I'll be back onto the big C!

[@kevinmgates]

Great comparison! New to the pro photo world and constantly hear debates on the two. I appreciate the feature breakdown of canon/nikon and the simple suggestions at the end. Thanks Tony.

[@Trotskyification]

Thanks Tony - I always appreciate your thoughtful unbiased approach - yours (and Chelsea's) content is a breath of fresh air in a world full of dubious agendas...

[@stevieklaer9347]

The d3300 does have a wifi adapter. It came standard in my kit.

[@Photojouralist123]

Tony I just got back from Seringeti and I used the Nikon D500 and 600mm F4 combo to give me 900mm. I've been a pro photographer for 20 yrs and the shots I got of the wildebeest and lions are amazing. I got shot nobody could get. Thanks

[@reckerproduction9468]

Wow

[@reckerproduction9468]

I shoot nikon d5300 and 50m 1.8 for portraits

[@prabinkumarnatha7928]

There is no manual settings in canon sx400 is.... Like aperature and shutter speed what to do???😔😔

[@fotofbf8327]

Curious that Nikon's newer(2012) 70-200mm f/4 wasn't even mentioned: 1/2 the weight and cost of the 2.8 version...and even better optical performance!! After all, with both Canon & Nikon's superb IOS and low light handling, the goal post has been moved: f/4 is the new 2.8.

[@nicodimus2222]

Great video, Tony. Thanks for the updated info. I am loving the D7200 + 200-500 combo for wildlife. I think the focusing system of the D7200 is good enough that I don't feel compelled to upgrade to the D500 at this time. I'm guessing that you can also crop slightly more with the 24MP D7200 at the expense of 4 fps.

[@nevakee716]

tony and chelsea test it, and d500 is sharper than d7200 even with less MPix

[@blakeparry1983]

you're paying for the AF system, burst rate, buffer and build quality with the D500 IQ alone of the D7200 is pretty much on par - so if the above doesnt matter than save your $$'s!

[@nevakee716]

+Blake Parry touchscreen which is very very important

[@nicodimus2222]

Mathias Pfauwadel For video, which I don't do.

[@nevakee716]

+nicodimus2222 not only for video very usefull to zoom in your picture

[@Bourgeau]

This channel is wonderful. I am so thankful for the detailed work you guys put into explaining and outlining various topics. It saves me a lot of time scouring the internet for explanations. I'm looking forward to more awesome videos.

[@exod32]

I am trying to decide between Fuji and Nikon... Primary because I purchased a Nikon kit and now want to upgrade and I dont know if i want to keep investing into NIkon eco system or switch sooner than later.

[@kriskes]

Great video! I'm thinking of switching over to Nikon this year. I am a wildlife photographer but have a Canon 1200D and it's two kit lenses... 😖 I somehow make it work but really need to upgrade. Would you suggest the D7200 + 200-500 f 5.6? Thanks.

[@joez9839]

I will give up all of my gear for my Fuji X100s. Seriously. Having said that, I'm a Canon guy. My first SLR was a Pentax, my next a Nikon. I've even had an Olympus. But my first digital camera was a Canon and I've never looked back. Not that it's better, just familiar. I love my Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 and Canon 70-200mm f2.8 on a full frame, Canon body. Love these videos. Keep 'em coming!

[@tamiboelter2833]

I am going to do 50%-50%. Keep my D850 and look into the 5DM3. I sure appreciate your time and effort to educate.

[@ColtonDuckering]

Is the focus breathing issues with Nikon maybe due to the larger flange distance? Maybe because the rear element has to be further from the sensor to begin with?

[@TheVitalishe]

Tony, DXOMark info for Nikon 70-200 lens you got is from VR1 NOT VR2! VR2 version is very sharp at 200mm wide open. Check it out.

[@Penguat]

But the VR2 at headshot range has the focus breathing issue - which I don't think is covered by DXOMark

[@TheVitalishe]

DXOMark is not a full review site. They only talk about optical lens performance. Actual focal length not being one of the points.

[@patdinco]

When camera companies make announcements at photokina, do they release these products two months later on an average? Or does it vary on the company?

[@nidhinvattavayalil6782]

can you suggest a good all in one lense for nikon d500 18-200 or 18-300 which one is good

[@St1ngerGuy]

I wonder how the D850 with the new 70-200 f2.8 E lens compares to the 5DSR. I have the D850 now and the 2.8 E is next on my short list of lenses to buy.

[@blakeparry1983]

Changed over to Nikon for my sports stuff, have the 200-500mm and it is fantastic when paired with my D700 and D4. Just bought the tamron 70-200, mostly for sports so focus breathing less of an issue for me. Only one i'd change in your comments about landscapes would be putting Sony a7rii over the 5dsr (probably on par with Pentax) a) 42mp is a fair way to 50mp, so whilst it looses out slightly on resolution, the Sony has far better DR b) you can utilise any lens you want (canon included) with an adapter, since you're usually doing manual focus anyway c) tilty screen lacking on the canon which is a must-have for landscapes keep up the good work!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Re: using the a7R II for landscapes, the reason I no longer actively recommend it is that there isn't a great super-wide Sony angle lens, and adapted superwide lenses don't work well. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m52wmnigoaqSeM0

[@joaodemedeiros.pamelaleite148]

Voigtlander FE 10mm, 12mm and 15mm Zeiss FE 18mm and 21mm You can complain about the lack of AF but at these distances I fail to see the problem, you even have things like peaking, EVF and I.S to help you get the shot. You also have the Batis and Loxia lines from Zeiss and other native options that seem to match the best glass out there. The Loxia 21 for example is even better than what Canon or Nikon offer. Best wishes.

[@therealscottgrogan]

Tony, you didn't mention dynamic range when talking about landscapes. Doesn't the Nikon dynamic range make it superior to Canon for a lot of landscape situations with sunsets and such?

[@vokso11]

Hey Tony , as usual great video ! My take : THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS THE PERFECT SYSTEM. I have owned both Canon and Nikon and other brands .... and there are times where one outperform the other (technology in progress) . One should focus more on getting the camera and lenses that work best for his/her type of photography. In the end people will judge your work and not your equipment. I am a happy Nikon shooter but It's not a sin if I add a Canon body and a good glass if needed be to my bag! A camera is a tool . Let's be open minded and simply get the tool (camera & lens) that will work best for each one's type of photography. Cheers

[@artmaltman]

Fantastic video! Packed with so much helpful information. Thanks for mentioning about the Sony video overheating problem. It's very real and Sony company and Sony fans seem to downplay this. Note: As for portrait zooms, I use Nikon 70-200mm f/4 on D750 and D810 and it is very sharp and with little focus breathing. You might think - well don't you get less blur at f/4 than f/2.8 (of course!) but as I get close to 200mm the depth of field at f/2.8 is too tight so I end up closer to f/4 anyway. (And it's nice over many hours to have a lighter lens too ....). F/2.8 does allow more creative flexibility especially on the shorter end. Touch call.

[@someoneelse318]

Not mentioned in the video: if you're like taking pictures in situations of high contrast and exposing to the highlights, Nikon bodies generally give far cleaner results when lifting the shadows in postprocessing. Though this is no longer completely true, as with the 80d canon have finally adressed this drawback.

[@Pertamax7-HD]

nice suggestion sir

[@AgnostosGnostos]

The superior but still affordable Nikon 50mm f/1.8 G can be used as manual lens on a Canon body with the use of an adapter. The flange distance of Canon body is shorter than that of a Nikon body. As far as I know most Nikon lenses don't have internal aperture motor. With a Canon body and an cheap adapter the aperture of a Nikon lens can be controlled.

[@photomoments2312]

Hi, I just joined you guys and find you soon very good! I am thinking of buying a D500 with a 300mm F4 (all Nikon) with the 1.4xTCIII. I am relatively new to wild life photography. Given how I am I need to do handheld, and cannot handle a heavy lens. Will this combination work?

[@RodrigoVzq]

Imagine a Sigma Art 70-200 1.8. geez

[@iamrichlol]

It wouldn't exist. It would weigh the same as a small car with that aperture

[@RodrigoVzq]

Have you seen the 50-100?

[@iamrichlol]

+Rodrigo Vazquez I have and have used it, but it is a lens for cropped sensors, not full frame like 70-200s. 1.8 cropped is not the same as 1.8 on a full frame, also.

[@RodrigoVzq]

iamrichlol Oh you are right. But one can dream for maybe a 2.8

[@iamrichlol]

+Rodrigo Vazquez yep, would be nice. Love my 50 and 24mm art lenses.

[@WilliamBarrow]

Psychology is a heck of a thing. Want someone to agree with you about the head shot/focus breathing thing? take one image with a person smiling and one with her scowling and then ask which one is better?

[@andrewbranch4794]

As always, thank you so much Tony for your detailed research and what you give to the community.

[@projectgoatse]

Can you explain the reasoning behind using a zoom for portraits instead of a simple 35 or 50mm prime? It seems as though a high quality prime is always going to be sharper and have better bokeh than any zoom.

[@lukedurkin1254]

Great video, very well thought through. I particularly appreciate how you went through photographers progressing from starter to higher level. I looked at canon v Nikon 1.5 years ago and I went Canon because of lens availability, especially the 10-18 entry level, very important for architects who don’t necessarily need a good photo, we just need a photo to capture a lot to remember what we saw. That brings up a great point, a lot of photos are for showing they’re for record keeping or remembering something we saw. A lot of the time phones and point and shoots do that, but those have limitations.

[@houganghomme]

Insightful content by T.Northrup again. Phew. Got the 200-500mm 5.6 3 weeks ago, having fun with it, great value for money, it may not focus fast but at this price-value offering, fine by me. Just that the bayonet hood drops off too easily, should be bettered.

[@THEKMT6]

I love your opinion on camera gear, unbiased and evident based, wish I knew this channel earlier in my hobby, But hey I do now Thanks a lot Tony & Chelsea!

[@omeshsingh8592]

For events I use zooms mostly, but for low-light or portraits I'm a prime shooter so I'm more interested in... Conventional: 85/1.2L II vs Nikon 85/1.4? Environmental: 35/1.4L II vs Nikon 35/1.4? Headshots: 135/2L vs Nikon 105/2 DC or 135/2 DC?

[@tankarian]

very good information Thank you , i am ready to buy the Nikon P900 what you thing , is worth the money for that super zoom ,

[@dbauernf]

Great video. I've been a Canon shooter for about 5 years now.. and I believe this actually when Nikon started moving ahead with sensors and Canon has been catching up since. It's amazing how the entry level D3300 handles ISO3200 and 6400 for example, and appalling how bad the Canons were at the APS-C ISO game up until recently.. and still.. even the D7200 still works better then any Canon at high ISOs.. not to mention the D500. I hope there's a 7d markIII coming.

and what about canon 70-200/4? low budget sport/portrait/universal/solid built/water sealed lens, which is awesome... is there anything like this for nikon for this price?

[@awandererTJ]

I wonder how Minolta 80-200 compares to Canon 70-200? There is a good modern FF body for it (42 MP Sony a99-2).

[@itempany]

Great video! I have just entered photography after a 25 year break when I used a Nikon FG. I have purchased a Nikon D7200 with 18-140 kit lens. Hope to upgrade lens in near future. Planning to get a 70-200 ED VRII to start with. Was thinking in long term, if I upgrade to full frame camera lens will still be useable.

[@chipfriday8166]

You are SOOO right about price point. Dollars do matter. It does make a difference. And it is good that Canon holds that slot open. No, I don't think Canon is loosing any money on that lens. But having an inexpensive option may convince a novice to experiment with a new technique he''s been reading about, thereby demonstrating to himself (and maybe a wife) that maybe, just maybe he's got some talent, and that he did not make a crazy mistake when he picked up that camera in the first place.

[@JessOconjr]

My original body was the t3i with the kits lenses 18-55 & 55-250mm. Im thinking to get rid off the 2 kit lenses and upgrade to 24-70 & 70-200 f2.8. Mostly shooting portraits 88%, wildlife/nature 10%, and commercial about 2%... will the 2 lenses I'm looking to upgrade be a good start? Thank you for your comments. Oh and I am currently using 7D and 60D.

[@Majed750]

Always Nikon better dynamic range then canon, which is very important for landscape photographer

[@Gmagee]

Could you please point me to where DXO explains how perceptual megapixels are calculated? I have looked but only found just trust us on DXO.

[@toxilox]

It's a secret method and formula so their tests can't be reviewed, critiqued or controlled for accuracy or reliability. It's not scientific and manufacturers can buy better results for their products, since no one can check if they are, at all, correct.

[@airb1976]

+toxilox you are not correct. dxo is the only lab which make lenses comparable in the right way

[@Gmagee]

I don't "think" manufactures can buy better, but why are they the only "lab" to compare lenses the "right way"? Also what is the "right way" to compare lenses?

[@petermorris8562]

Hey Tony, a couple of times you refer to the 5DMk3 as 24 megapixels, I think it is a bit less than that. As always great unbiased video. Love your work

[@rachelw6822]

Seriously thinking about a DSLR and narrowed the field down to Canon T6s or 80D - like both and can't decide whether to make a value purchase or technology/functionality purchase - leaning towards T6S but think the 80D is really a great choice for both photo and video. I will soon make a decision (end of year/inventory sales). Like your videos and the team aspect you and Chelsea share, gives some much needed variety to the genre. Thanks for your channel . . . Rachel

[@nomadicmicmac]

Your videos have been helpful and aided my entry in the DSLR world. I decided with the d3300 and was looking at a non kit lens upgrade. often I hear the term fast used for lenses but I don't recall why that term is used. love your videos...

[@lifeless2724]

I want to start getting into photography. I like taking photos of the city/people and planets i live in Australia my range is around $600 to $800

[@Gadgets24x7Reviews]

the Nikon D500 has 4k video and a tilting touchscreen. why isn't that recommended for video?

[@unpredictable_us]

I have been using D760 but i don't like it anymore i need a suggestion because i am going to buy a new camera but this time canon but with a budget of $2000 please reply with a best suggestions, also to inform you, I'm a wedding photographer✌👍👍

[@bonsthd6199]

d5500 vs canon 750d ? I don't have any dslr lens. Photos are big diffrence between booth? thanks

[@AgnostosGnostos]

Great video. If you can please compare also the new affordable SONY 50mm f/1.8 FE e-mount for the sony a7 series SEL50F18F.

[@furrya]

Amazing knowledge Tony. Thank"s for taking the time to inlight noobs like me. I struggle to buy a camera with a tilt screen, a microphone jack for better video recording (I"m not sure if I should go straight for 4K / I think a little less will also suffice), preferably with more than 20 Mp for good details, good autofocus whatever is inside the lens or the body in bundled with some most case used lenses that will let me approach these 20 MP (for now) at maximum 1000 euro. (Germany)... This is so frustrating .. are so many pros and cons for everything, that I"m very confused now. I gather Knowledge for about a week and I feel more and more confused. i would like a canon for versatility but it seems I can't touch it for what i want...

[@JackDoonerMusic]

Recently moved to a Canon Rebel T5/ 1200D from an old cheap Sony DSLR... Really liking it. There are so many options for lenses. Really enjoy using the 50mm f1.8 stm, and also my 24mm f2.8... Great lenses which both give a 3mp improvement over the kit lens. I did consider the D3300, but as Tony said, the D3300 is more expensive and that 50mm 1.8 lens is more expensive.

[@hcaerolah]

While not technically a mistake I think the Canon 80d should have been included. There was a decent upgrade, and lot of people compare it and the D7200. Any comments on the two compared?

[@vivienrk]

What is the difference between the Sigma 18-35 f1.8 and the Sigma 10-20 f3.5 apart from the fact of the price and that the f1.8 will be better in low light conditions? Which would suit me better just starting out doing long exposures and liking to photograph sunsets?

[@ILLRICARDO]

so if a lens basically can give you about 11 mp sharpness, would it not be better to have a 12mp camera as opposed to a 24mp??

[@hamzajafri6257]

I WANT A BUDGET DSLR BUT CONFUSED BETWEEN NIKON D3300-CANNON T6 --NIKON D5300. PLEASE HELP ME SELECT. ?

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

I have a D7200 and going to purchase the 50mm D. 129 Euro here and great scores all over the place. Incredible value.

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

I like it when you express your own opinions as a pro user. It is something no tester or peeper can ever do. I am very envious that you have Chelsey as your companion, colleague and wife. What a lucky guy you are! What I wish you'd do is making two takes of these video presentations as it is so obvious there are many things that you think of the first time while the video is running. You could edit the two to one then afterwards. Did I say I like you? I forgot. Sorry.

[@jwch635]

I switched from canon 650d to sony a6000. Now I am considering upgrade to FF, and switching to canon or nikon dslr, because of crazy price tag of sony FF lenses...

[@lvnature43]

Thanks for all the decision making details here...I started with a Cannon and down through the years have gone to Nikon. What is your opinion on the mirror less cameras?

[@pzm8843]

Nice summary of Nikon vs Canon 2016! Could you please do a review for Nikon 24-70 2.8 VR. I'm interested in how it performs compared to 2.8G and Tamron version.

[@abbasfaghihi2206]

i want to buy my first dslr and i want to know which one i should choose canon or nikon and i want the 2017 cameras.

[@phyothet2703]

Hello Tony , what if Nikon fixed the problem of focus breathing in next generation of 70-200 f2.8 , what would you say ? thanks

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Let's hope they do! I will have to try the lens out with whatever the current body is...

[@Loopsrainforest]

Just know that you will then have a maximum aperture of 5.6 when shooting. I have the 2.8is version & the focus speed seems just as quick ( or close enough that it's unnoticeable for me) with the 1.4 tele attached.

[@doceigen]

hehe Focus breathing? Hilarious. Here's the important part, what's the esthetic you're trying to capture and why do you think that'd give you a result which would make women hot for you?

[@RickLeslie]

Not sure about the f/4 version but I use the 70-200 f/2.8 MK2 with the 2x MK3 and a 7D MK1 for wildlife. They work well and give fast, reliable autofocus at f/5.6.

[@benjaminz8977]

have you tested the nikon 70-200 FL lens? it is supposed to have solved the focus breathing issue....