Not sure that's true. Canon and Nikon have changed mount systems where as Pentax lenses from the dawn of time (almost) still work with the newest cameras. And don't forget Pentax's reputation for amazing prime glass in the film era.
Problem with both Canon and Nikon entry level DSLRs is that they HAVE TO HAVE stabilizers build into the lens, which makes the lens selection a lot narrower IRL. The Pentax on the other hand, has the stabilizer inside the camera body, so essentially, ANY Pentax lens will become stabilized when you stick it onto the body.
not to mention, Pentax is the only company that can claim 100% backward compatibility with ALL their lenses. So, essentially, any Pentax lens you find in a flee market, pawn shop or whatever will work.
Tom, Nikon has been using the f-mount since 1959. The only changes are enhancements to support auto focus. Your old manual lenses will work just fine on a D60 or D80. The only think you need to watch out for on the D60 is that is doesn't have a motor for auto focus, so if you want auto focus to work the motor needs to be in the lens. Interestingly, the D50 has the motor...
And Canon's EF mount has been around for decades. They only just came out within the last 5 years with the EF-S mount, and even those cameras that use that one are all backwards compatible with EF mount lenses.
And as far as IS built in the camera vs lens, that's a debate that's been going on since the two technologies were introduced. There are a lot of benefits to built-in IS in the camera, but performance has been excellent with the IS is built into the lens. Both work well, so nitpicking aside, it comes down to personal preference.
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Virtually no difference between the canon and nikon since cannon upgraded their kit lens. Both are excelent cameras
Main thing is how they feel in your hands. Go to a store and try them out - It's the only way to choose
The Pentax kit lens is better than both!
Never used the pentax so couldn't say.
The advantage of canon and nikon cameras is that they have the biggest second hand lens markets.
Not sure that's true. Canon and Nikon have changed mount systems where as Pentax lenses from the dawn of time (almost) still work with the newest cameras. And don't forget Pentax's reputation for amazing prime glass in the film era.
@Mark
Problem with both Canon and Nikon entry level DSLRs is that they HAVE TO HAVE stabilizers build into the lens, which makes the lens selection a lot narrower IRL. The Pentax on the other hand, has the stabilizer inside the camera body, so essentially, ANY Pentax lens will become stabilized when you stick it onto the body.
not to mention, Pentax is the only company that can claim 100% backward compatibility with ALL their lenses. So, essentially, any Pentax lens you find in a flee market, pawn shop or whatever will work.
Tom, Nikon has been using the f-mount since 1959. The only changes are enhancements to support auto focus. Your old manual lenses will work just fine on a D60 or D80. The only think you need to watch out for on the D60 is that is doesn't have a motor for auto focus, so if you want auto focus to work the motor needs to be in the lens. Interestingly, the D50 has the motor...
@Tom, @ingus
And Canon's EF mount has been around for decades. They only just came out within the last 5 years with the EF-S mount, and even those cameras that use that one are all backwards compatible with EF mount lenses.
And as far as IS built in the camera vs lens, that's a debate that's been going on since the two technologies were introduced. There are a lot of benefits to built-in IS in the camera, but performance has been excellent with the IS is built into the lens. Both work well, so nitpicking aside, it comes down to personal preference.