How big is the difference between a nikon 65 and a nikon 80. How about a Nikon 80 compaired to a Nikon F100?

Question

Are all the lenses interchangeable? Are the lenses interchangeable with newer Digital SLRS?

Thanks for your help!

I am relatively new to photography.. I just had my N65 stolen... Now I am debating between paying $150 to get two lenses and a N80 or pay around a few hundred for just the body of a F100. Is it really worth it for me to get the F100? Is the N80 as good as the N65? Any other suggestions for cameras? Will the lenses be interchangeable between the three?

whats a normal price to pay for a N80 along with 2 lenses (30-300 and the smaller standard sigma lense) and a tripod?

Is the Sigma lense compatable with the Nikon Digital D80?

Answer 1

The N80 is a much better camera--better metering system, better flash system, better magnification in the viewfinder, etc. that it's a no-brainer to get the N80 over the N65, IMHO.

With the F100, what you're getting is a much tougher body over the N80 and N65.

I suggest getting the N80 and the AF lenses you want instead of spending $150 more on the F100. Then, later you can use those lenses on the Nikon digital SLRs. Lenses should work on the N65, N80 and F100 interchangeably.

I own an N80, so of course, I find the F100 tempting always. But the F100 doesn't have the popup flash and is *a lot* heavier. The N80 seems like the perfect way to upgrade from the N65 while getting the features/controls of the F100 in a lighter package.

Edit: search eBay for the prices you're asking about.

Answer 2

The N80 is just fine. I have a F100 as my main film body. IMHO, it is one of the top two film bodies Nikon ever made. It's auto focus is faster and more reliable than the N80, and it is more sturdily built, but for most folks that wouldn't be the main deciding factor. The F100 does not have a built in flash. And it is heavy. The N90 might be another contender. Whichever one you decide on, it would be hard to go wrong with film camera prices being as low as they are now. Good luck!

Answer 3

I agree with the above answers. You have many choices when it comes to upgrading. And, since so many people have 'upgraded' to digital, there's plenty of 35mm Nikons out there.

Don't worry about compatibility of bodies. That's one of Nikon's strongest points. Read these two article to put your mind at ease.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm

As far as the Sigma lenses go, if they are being used on a Nikon N series camera, then you'll have full compatibility.

I've got a Sigma 28-300mm that works well will all my digital Nikons, as well as every film SLR I have from the N2000 and N65.

By the way, I'd suggest checking your local Craigslist as that lets you try the camera bodies and lenses before buying. I've gotten some great deals that way without worrying about compatibility or the condition of the equipment.

I hope this helps you.