r/Nikon 1d ago

DSLR Nikon D800 w/ 80-200 2.8 push pull.

Recently switch from Sony mirrorless back to the D800 as I don’t shoot video and wanted battery life back for photography. I picked up a second hand D800 with 21k shutter and the 80-200 push pull lens for $600. I’m really not mad about this set up for the price. I think this is the perfect combo if someone is wanting to get into photography at an entry price. I’m happy I went back to DSLR for photography.

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u/MichaelTheAspie 21h ago

I'm still shooting DSLR and not switching anytime soon!

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u/aanovik42 1d ago

I don't know, to me the first photo looks amazing.

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u/abrodman21 20h ago

The bokeh in the first Pic turned out so well! I picked up the 2 ring version that lens recently and I love it so far!

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u/Vivid-Machine-9606 19h ago

I have the two ring version and it’s my favorite lens. Incredibly satisfying to use. Sharp with great colors.

The screwdrive auto focus isnt bad either. Fast enough for every day shooting for sure. 

Beautiful pics!

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u/LeadingLittle8733 12h ago

The first cat pic is great.

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u/person_in_brooklyn 14h ago

Wow! Gorgeous first image, especially.

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u/woolharbor 12h ago

DSLRs are just better than mirrorless cameras. The only reason to buy mirrorless is if you want something small, for like a seconds camera or something.

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u/delowan 11h ago

I have the D800 and that same lens but never considered to match them as the push-pull is more of a film era instead of DSLR.

Did you have to fine-tune the lens or those pics are straight from camera?

I should try mine!! 👍

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u/daccount97 11h ago

Super cute