Hey everyone, I’m new to photography and wondering how much people spend on lenses compared to the camera body they’re mounted on? Does it make sense to buy a higher end lens for a mid range camera, or would you be better off getting a slightly cheaper lens and spending some of the money on a nicer camera? Mainly wondering about used gear…
Currently shooting with my SO’s D3500 when she isn’t using it, and thinking of buying my own. Considering a used Pentax since weather resistant lenses seem easier to find for them than other brands…
Edit: how practical is it to use a Pentax lens on a Nikon with an adapter, and vice versa? I assume the electronics like AF and VR won’t work?
Yeah, I keep reading that on various photography forums. I’m not going to go swimming with it or anything, but I want a camera I can take on kayak trips and shoot on the water. And, worst case scenario, my budget takes into account the risk of the camera breaking.
Kayaking sounds more like you need water-proof than water-resistant. For interest, the following is from the “water-resistant” Canon R5 MkII: