Pentax Or Nikon?

insole23 · 04-11-2008, 12:48 PM

I forgot which camera model they were, the nikon was like a d40 or something and no clue about the pentax. Which one would you guys recommend for a noob like myself entering the photography world.

The pentax is 599.99 and the nikon is 499.99. Price I would go with nikon lol. But what about the lenses, is there any difference in quality, price. availability. Please help

Thanks.

Anubis · 04-11-2008, 12:53 PM

Just my 2 cents: I have heard nothing but good things about Nikon cameras. I am no expert in this field in anyway shape or form, but most users I have talked to with Nikon's love them.

wallytiburon · 04-11-2008, 01:37 PM

I've recommended it on here before but I'd say go with a Nikon D50. It's a little older but you can still find new ones for the same price that are compatible with all lenses.

If you decided to go with teh D40, know that it's not compatible with all lenses though nikon and third party manufacturers are trying to come up with more lenses that have the motors built in.

szuberi · 04-11-2008, 04:42 PM

although i am a canon user but nikon > pentax anyway. the new pentax k20D looks promising but meh

ecosse · 04-11-2008, 06:11 PM

I have a Pentax K100d Super, and I love it. Also, every K mount lens ever made will will work with the new DSLRs and the SR is built into the camera and really works so every lens you have has shake reduction. I think either way you go, you'll be making a good choice. Just try them both out and see which you like better.

insole23 · 04-17-2008, 02:45 PM

Thanks guys really appreciate it. I got the D40 and thats what the guys said it was not compatible with all the lenes. Any tips and tricks?

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insole23 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 663 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Pentax Or Nikon? I forgot which camera model they were, the nikon was like a d40 or something and no clue about the pentax. Which one would you guys recommend for a noob like myself entering the photography world. The pentax is 599.99 and the nikon is 499.99. Price I would go with nikon lol. But what about the lenses, is there any difference in quality, price. availability. Please help Thanks.

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Anubis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Williamsburg, VA Age: 28 Posts: 4,598 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Just my 2 cents: I have heard nothing but good things about Nikon cameras. I am no expert in this field in anyway shape or form, but most users I have talked to with Nikon's love them.

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wallytiburon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CP Maryland Posts: 191 Wally Dyer iTrader: 0 / 0%	I've recommended it on here before but I'd say go with a Nikon D50. It's a little older but you can still find new ones for the same price that are compatible with all lenses. If you decided to go with teh D40, know that it's not compatible with all lenses though nikon and third party manufacturers are trying to come up with more lenses that have the motors built in.

04-11-2008, 04:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
szuberi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 873 SAL iTrader: 1 / 100%	although i am a canon user but nikon > pentax anyway. the new pentax k20D looks promising but meh

04-11-2008, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
ecosse Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 175 Eric iTrader: 1 / 100%	I have a Pentax K100d Super, and I love it. Also, every K mount lens ever made will will work with the new DSLRs and the SR is built into the camera and really works so every lens you have has shake reduction. I think either way you go, you'll be making a good choice. Just try them both out and see which you like better.

04-17-2008, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
insole23 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 663 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks guys really appreciate it. I got the D40 and thats what the guys said it was not compatible with all the lenes. Any tips and tricks?