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I have a Nikon D3100 and it has served me very well. But I am considering upgrading to the D7500 but I am wondering if the 7500 can use the same camera lenses as a D3100.

This review opened my eyes.

Such an amazing truthful review, you've convinced me to purchase this lens. I've always been passionate about photography, but never really got into it until recently. I started doing food photography, and then everything else. I will order it, at the moment I am using the D5000, I'm sure this will pair well with that. Thank you

Thank you - I love the sketching of the Renaissance Masters!

Teleconverter 1.4 x compatibile?

Thank you for this video. What were your main reasons for getting a mirrorless camera?

Can you compare it to the 18-140mm, please? I wonder why those lenses are kit lenses, but it seems that those kits are much better than the main kit 16-50mm. I mean A LOT. Even when I use the Nikon Z 12-28 DX, the image quality is wow. Are these really kit lenses?? So much better than the main one.

HI. It is robust , reliable, weather sealed, fantastic pictures, great features, perfect for wildlife and action. Great feel.

I have old Sigma 100-300 f4 a good Lens much heavy

Take the older 18-105mm VR. That one is sharper in the centre and better in the corners

I have 3 pro DSLRs the D700, D810 and D500. They were great when I bought them and nothing has changed. I have a Sony A7iii which I use for video, which I am likely to sell in the foreseeable future. It is better for video, no question about that, particularly video autofocus and the video format options, but it isn't better for stills, at least not in terms of picture quality. The d500 is also superior in autofocus in tricky lighting for stills. People rave about the Sony autofocus, but put it in tricky lighting and it hunts and gets confused. Outside of maybe the latest Fuji flagship cameras and maybe the canon r7, I still don't think there is a better APS-C option than the D500. Which in today's money is less than half the price. There are always rumours of a z90 lurking but it will be very expensive. I mostly shoot Product and Macro; with some headshots and models. But my hobbies also include nature/wildlife/landscape and Astro. And my DSLRs do an excellent job for both paid work and hobbies. I'd sooner be buying more speedlights/flashes, softboxes and studio equipment than switching everything to mirrorless. I have an extensive array of f-mount lenses covering 60 years of lens development, really got no intention of trading it in for a new system, even for a tax write off.

I love my D500 as well. Bought it shortly after it was released in 2016. Upgraded from a D300S. I keep hearing that Nikon will release a Z90 mirrorless to replace it in that APS-C space.

Wim, do you think the D7500 is elderly compared to the Z series of cameras, or does it hold up just fine against them? Never mind video, I mean just for photography.

Thank you for this review. I just ordered this lens for my Z7 as a lightweight travel telephoto... it will let me carry a much smaller and lighter bag.

As a photographer using the Nikon D5100 and D3300, I have been considering upgrading to either the D7200 or the D7500, given their comparable prices in my region. After much deliberation, I am leaning towards the D7500, primarily because I find mirrorless cameras less appealing. Mirrorless cameras often suffer from lag and slower response times, which can be frustrating. Additionally, the AI-driven features in many modern mirrorless cameras can sometimes feel like they take control away from the photographer, causing further delays due to rendering times. In contrast, DSLRs like the D7500 offer more immediate feedback and greater reliability in various shooting conditions. Even smartphones, despite their advanced software, cannot match the quality of a DSLR's objective lens, which is crucial for capturing high-quality images. In summary, while mirrorless cameras are advancing, they still have a way to go in terms of performance and user control. The Nikon D7500 stands out as a robust and reliable choice for photographers who value quick response times and traditional DSLR advantages. This review by Wim Bals provides a thorough exploration of the D7500's features, helping photographers make an informed decision about their next camera purchase.

using it for last six years.... love it....

Great video Wim, the two "kit" lenses may not be the fastest lenses in the world but they are surprisingly good performers and an absolute bargain bought as a two lens kit

Great video, como siempre :D

I regularly interact with the man who designed this lens, Sato-sensei. It has a complex field curvature, which some describe as akin to a "sombrero." This gives it a quite unique rendering, there is nothing else quite like it.

Thanks so much. I am still confused on my choice, but now I have your video to watch over and over.

Thank you. Am about to buy Nikon D7500

I have this. I agree it's a great lens!

I'm just an amateur and thank you for this clear and detailed explanation. Absolutely love your comparisons with the prime lens!

With dslr cameras falling out in value or atleast thats what ive been told , how hard is it to find parts to reair the camera or getting a lens serviced if need be , sence everything is going to mirrorless?

I moved from D40 to D7500... fantastic...

This lens has made me keep my DSLRs ( DF and D4s ) It is my favorite lens. It seems to have a new life when using it on my mirrorless Nikon ZFs. It seems to focus more accurately than it did on my DSLRs. It's probably my favorite lens! So versatile and so much character.

thank you for sharing

Thinking about this as an upgrade from my d5300 to use with my Sigma 150-600mm lens.

Absolute complete Overkill you do not need that many coats of gesso

Thank you for sharing your technique. As I have a shop and cut and prep all the panels for my spouse, I have a few questions if you are willing to answer. Thank you in advance. I’ve watched maybe 30 videos now on panel preference and preparation. There seems to be a prefered material for both oil and acrylic, namely hardboard panels. For archival quality, most artists stay away from mdf. I have a lot of it leftover in my shop. The ones who do use it all indicate using a sealing agent like GAC100 before Gesso application. This isn’t a criticism of your preparation. I’m just curious. My wife’s mentor even states that Baltic birch and Masonite hardboard should receive a sealing agent to stop SID. So any insight here would be nice.

Beautiful work, certainly one of the most beautiful I've seen from you. The explanation is very much appreciated, the viewer can of course add something, but I don't think I could have found what you said. Hopefully you still have a lot of 'time' to make beautiful things. Highly appreciated :)

I just bought a D500 used in May of 2024. I love it. So much better than the D7200 it replaced for me. Love the 10 fps RAW. Love the focusing system. Very reasonable too.

An equally fast but more flexible alternative I use for zoo animals is the 80-200 F2.8. Ok, I may need a massage after carrying it around all day, but oh the results!!

I have D3100 with 70-300mm but it doesn’t work correctly, it doesn’t focus in more than 70… what I can Do?

Great Work. Thank you so much for this super fascinating tutorial! I, too, am an Artist 🎨. Congratulations to your talent.❤

He looks sad 😮😢

Thanks Wim for sharing this video, I found it quite informative. I do have Sigma art lenses (28/1.4, 105/2.8 macro) and I do recognise your points. They have exceptional optical quality while being a monster. However, for me the 50mm focal length represents the general purpose EDC use case in which I am looking for the optimum of the size&weight, IQ and price factors. Recently I recognized that Nikkor 50/1.8G is the best compromise for that use case. In fact, after purchasing it I realized how good it is for landscapes having its sweet spot at around f11-13 as opposed to f4-5.6 that most of the lenses have. Yes, it does have to be AF fine-tuned, but that is a simple, 10min protocol. Some users noted how horrible the lens to lens optical variation is of this lens, but so far I did not get any significant disappointments beyond the strong CA below f4.

If this lens is the 7artisan 50mm f1.1 Leica lens, which one is better?

Hello, I have had this camera for 7 years and I love it!!!! Since I've used it a lot, it's already very worn out and I've dropped it several times, but it still works. Now in 2024 I want to buy it again, although mirrorless ones are in fashion now, I am in a strong dilemma whether to buy it again or buy a mirrorless one? I think the mirrorless ones are going to continue selling, but the D7500 may be the last chance I have to get it again. But yes this camera, I love how it takes videos and photographs.

A superb camera, truly worth having in my opinion.

Very useful information. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much 😊

Thanks for the informative video, I just ordered this lens. Very nice paintings, too, you are quite talented!

Just shot motocross Yesterday with my d7500 and 70-200 2.8 :) group focus 1600 and Up shutter speed auto iso.. still a dam good little light camera when you are shooting for over 8 hours only went through one battery in over 3 K images

this is a lense I would buy if I had no other primes, but I have a 35, 50 and a 90 mm macro so no need for it, but I do want to point out that 40 mm macro is in the middle of everything I just describe. Thanks for the videos you make! Cheers from Mexico

Thank you for your thoughts about this lens. It makes me even more excited to get it and try it out with my D500, or should I use it with my D7200 instead?

Many tips to a intermediate painter like me thanks

This is what makes a good painting. Realistic yet combined with out of world combinations .much to Love and learn your fire .subscription is must now

Leica Summilux 50/1.4 can produce gradient in the bokeh Nikon 58mmG can't Bokeh is like a printed curtain I had the nikon and sold it I keep the Leica

I’ve had this lens for a good number of years and, it is still my favourite ones to use the telephoto. Unfortunately, with the newer cameras, it’s manual unless you use an older DSLR with the motor built into the camera. That’s why I’ve kept my D700 because with that Camera. This lens is awesome, thanks for sharing your thoughts , and I agree. with you on the fact that it is an excellent lens even in 2024

with lens sharpness, by now I consider it not very important as any lens of today is sharp or can be stopped to an aperture to get sharp. However I look for things like contrast. In all terms, I used to compare test shots very closely but my photos rarely look like test shots. Like test shots quickly reveal sharpness falloff in the corners. For photos, it might even be an advantage to have the corners less sharp, as the subject is closer to the center. With the Nikkor 50 1.4G (I know you tested 1.8G here), it never gets as sharp if compared at same aperture as the 1.8G. But portraits look quite good with the 1.4G lens.