Nikon D7000 - D300s lenses

johnmac

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5 Aug 2011 - 11:28 AM

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Hi, I have a Nikon D5000 and looking at changing it for the D7000 or D300s. Can any Nikon lens fit either or can you only use certain lens on the 300s. Appreciate any advice please.

Thanks

redhed17

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5 Aug 2011 - 1:28 PM

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Both the D7000 and D300S have the same compatibility with older lenses, in that they work with all of them.

johnmac

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5 Aug 2011 - 2:06 PM

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Thanks all, I called into Jessops and a salesman said not all Nikon lenses will work with the D300s but any will with the D7000 which I found strange. You're all right it is a tough call which one to choose, 300s is slightly bigger but stronger in build and D7000 has the latest technology so it's looking like I will go for the D7000. I have a habit of buying things then wishing I bought the other, just bought an Nikon SB700 last week for £230 not realising you can't use it on repeat flash which I like to use, I could have paid the xtra for a SB900 and had the repeat flash.

Thanks again all for your advice

sey

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5 Aug 2011 - 6:31 PM

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Jessops!!!

redhed17

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5 Aug 2011 - 9:26 PM

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As far as Jessops are concerned, could it be that there are stocks of D7000's and D300S's are thin on the ground.

It could have been a simple mistake though. lol

johnmac

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5 Aug 2011 - 10:32 PM

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Thanks everyone, I think I'll go back to Jessops sort the salesman out and ask him which lenses won't work with the 300s then grab another salesman and ask him/her the same question. I like the 300s but the advice I'm getting is go far the more newer 7000.

Eastlands (e2 Member)

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6 Aug 2011 - 9:12 PM

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Jessops have a requirement that all staff are trained to be rude, unhelpful and ill-informed.

NEWMANP (Critique Team)

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6 Aug 2011 - 9:35 PM

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well , i went for a 7000, picked up a d300s at the same time and walked out with the d300s.

the technology is not so much better on the 7000 and the build quality dosnt compare.
dont take it from anyone else, because they both will do the same job - produce excellent results. and on pretty much any nikkor lens.
try both and go for the one that feels right to you.

i think Jessops are told to push the 7000, that was my experience

there are times when a slightly lighter option may be better, the 7000 wins hands down then.
Phil