Hi all, I am new to these forums so will introduce myself a little. Last year I acquired a Nikon D700 and a 70-200mm lens as a general all round setup. I would have originally got a Canon 40D but I was persuaded for various reasons to go full frame and got the Nikon.
While I am new to digital photography, I did have a film Pentax camera when travelling the world which took some pretty stock standard photos but excellent in low light hence the D700 etc. I was also, then, very interested in macro photography.
My dilemma is that I am in the digital era far more attracted to birds than landscapes and macro. The current D700 and 70-200 is just not cutting it as I don't have the ability to get very close to birds, and most local birds are small ie. finches, tits etc.
Many people who shoot birds have Canon gear and the lens, have generally, been cheaper and a smidge lighter (even before the newly released canon lenses though price may increase).
I acquired a TC2.0EIII to get a reach of 400mm but that too is still pretty short.
So, my options
a) save for a nikon 500mm and get a D300s (or wait for D400) and a TC1.4 OR
b) sell my Nikon gear and shift to Canon - does then raise the question of which body.
I don't wish to start a brand debate but is there any advantage in selling my Nikon stuff and shifting to Canon. Any perceived savings will be lost with the brand change over. Having said that I have seen a second hand Canon 500mm and 40D that would be cheaper and get me going.
I have no idea which way to lean - any thoughts would be appreciated...thanks![]()






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