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Portrait photographers generally use 85mm or 105mm. In every poll those prime lenses appear like the king lenses for portrait photography. So, I think if you want to give a recommendation for this kind of photography you need to separate your personal preference (70-200) and compare the most common and recommend prime lenses. I miss that.

This video was an emotional roller coaster.

Can you please make an update video on that? A lot has changed since 2014 and I'm facing the Canon vs. Nikon dilemma...

Got at least ten grand worth of Nikon glass. I am locked in. Nothing against Canon.

Thank you Tony and Chelsea for setting a new standard for KZfaq photography education. I really enjoy your work and wish you great success in all that you do :)

This is the best +Tony Northrup video, as this proves what I've thought for years but could not definitively prove. Nikon = superior bodies, Canon = cost effective everything else. Fantastic video Tony, I've shared this through my social media pages :)

I love your guys's stuff....I literally don't watch tv....if i have time to watch something I watch what you guys and other top photographer youtubers have to offer. thanks for putting so much time into this!

My cousin turned me onto your channel...glad to learn I (inadvertently) bought your recommended best beginner DSLR. YAY! Now, I have to learn how to use it. Thanks for all your offerings.

I have been researching DSLRs for a few days now, always have liked messing around with point and shoots, but the more I learn about cameras and DSLRs the less I know about what one I want to buy.... By the end of this I'll know everything about cameras and have no idea what one to get.

Tony, more great insight! I've gone through so many of your videos. So glad I subscribed to your page a while back. You're a true Professional, well spoken and patient. Hope the family is great! Keep shooting pal.

I like these videos! Just bought my first DSLR; it helps to translate all the technicalities into meaningful information for beginners like me. Still a lot to learn.

Damn, just discovered you yesterday. Your knowledge and summaries are just awesome.

Tony, that is the most intelligent discussion on Cameras that I have heard to date. Very practical and useful. I've been shooting canon since 2005 and wanted to switch to Nikon more than a few times and you have cleared up all the details for me. I never switched because I wasn't sure about my reservations. Of course I want to do ALL kinds of photography, so remain frustrated like yourself because I want to have my cake and eat it. Love the way you dropped the GH4 in there as the best for video. Totally nailed it. GH4 is super flexible and truly professional in it's array of options - particularly with it's grip extension. You're really outdone yourself this time. Good job.

Thanks alot for taking the time to make this video. It helped me alot.

Really good and so informative, I could have have watched this for hours!

Hey Tony, Can you do an update on this subject? Will be good to see if this Nikon vs Canon has changed and how does Sony now fit in?

I always wondered why I couldn't get as close with my Nikkor 300mm than a friend that has a Canon 200mm! I'll research my next lens more before buying. Thank you for your wonderful videos!

Very Nice tips. Its really amazing to know that you do so much research and provide it to us the extract of the current technology available in the field of photography. Thanks.

Awesome video Thanks for sharing. Now going to watch the 2016 updated version

Nice work Tony!

BTW, unless you're a professional photographer, you're insane if you buy brand new camera bodies and lenses. The used market is flooded with perfect condition gear for 50% or less of its value when new. I recently bought a barely used Nikon D80 body as a backup body while traveling for $125. Despite the fact that it is "only" 10.2 MP, it is far more camera than most people need, and with the right lens, it will outshoot 20+ megapixel cellphones easily. With the right lens, it will also outshoot a 20+ MP DSLR being used by someone who never changes their lens based on what they are shooting or what the lighting conditions are, and just leaves the kit lens on. My primary camera is a D7100, also bought as a Nikon factory refurb for $580. Save your money, do your research, and buy wisely!

Your channel is great. Thanks so much for the educated advice and thorough explanations.

You sir have a natural talent of explaining stuff, and also a great voice! Thanks for the great video.

The problem is not the camera the problem is the photographer. Guys I have canon I I never will switch to Nikon or another company, not because I'm a fanboy certainly it's because I got a lot of accessories and batteries for my canon then if I change I will Lose my money. That is why buy to be honest a good Photografer will make nice pics with any camera cause my talent is on my head the rest is crap believe me guys.

Just a question. Why, why the comparative picture between 70-200 lenses used a Tamron lens instead of the Nikon 70-200mm?

You have superior knowledge and your videos are so informative. They are really helping us decide on our future purchases.

GREAT comments and non biased it is good to see/hear an honest comparison with hard facts

cant believe you cant find a nikon lens for portraiture!!!?? what about the 180 mm f2.8 or the 135mm f/2D???

I think you would be making a big mistake to switch to Nikon, I had Nikon for years, but when everything started going digital, Canon was just way head of the game. Also pictures I was taking with my D3X didn't seem to be as good as my friends that had Canon, so I sold all my Nikon equipment and switched to Canon and never looked back, just my 2 cents.

This is the best and most detail explanation so far I have dig on the internet. This is a "Must see video" Thanks for making this video Tony.

It's very well-organized and easy to follow! Please keep posting more!

As a former canon owner (and still a big fan) I have to say that a lot of the video is not correct. Basically my Nikon D810 with ANY of the fast G primes gets me better results than my Canon gear did. Period and end of story. Even with a 24-84vr kit lens the D810 is superior in many ways to my previous 5D3. The Nikon always carries more detail (Yes, it IS visible), better color at higher ISO and hugely superior dynamic range with the D810 at low ISO and my Df all the way to ISO 12600. I am a professional still shooter, so I go with what works best. Canon sensors are so far behind the D810 now that a few lenses at certain price points do not make for the winning system. Nikon is also being more aggressive as of late in sealing holes in the lens lineups over Canon. Also missing is the serious fact that Nikon's flash system is a lot nicer. At lower budgets picking what feels better is more important than anything else, but if you're serious about shooting Canon has a lot of sensor work to do before they can be taken seriously against the D810/D4s combo or D810/Df combo. Most of my pro canon shooting friends have either switched or added Nikon to their systems.

But if you get the D810 you will probably just switch back when the 5D MK 4 comes out

Thank you Tony , such very impressive information and , for the same reason I'm waiting for any DSLR from canon with good DR

Thanks so much for this comparison. It has really helped me as a beginner DSLR buyer!

Tony you had mentioned in this video that you love the Canon 200mm f/2.8 and you stated that Nikon does not have a equivalent. Nikon has had a 200mm f/2 ED VR II lens for some time since at least 2012 before this video was made. I do realize it is rather expensive. Thought you should know so you are giving correct information. www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/AF-S-NIKKOR-200mm-f%252F2G-ED-VR-II.html

Wow, Much better than some of the other equipment reviewers! Much more informative and much less goofy. I didn't actually learn anything about the Nikon line, but I learned something about the Canon line. (You might have mentioned the difference between the tilt-shift lenses on each side. But then you might also have mentioned the Nikon 135mm DC lens) As for the Nikon 70-200 F/2.8 VRII, there I think you were somewhat short on details. I may end up doing my own tests. because I've never seen (and always wanted to know) what the true focal length is when focused at various distances (a chart would be nice). ~Mark

Thanks for this video. It was immensely helpful in helpful!

The way you've set the stage/studio, lighting and the way you've framed the video, positioned yourself and the presentation display monitor, excellent!!

Hi Tony, do you have plans to update this comparison anytime soon? Thank you.

Good video. I'd say the game has changed a bit again and would welcome an update. Canon has resolution now, but still poor DR. Nikon has a better lens lineup with the 1.8 primes and more variety across the board in terms of 35mm photography.

Very informative, thanks for being clear and concise.

Excellent video Tony. Thank you so much.

Tony, now that I've used the Canon 5D MkIV I must say the Dynamic Range, Higher MP and Autofocus make the camera on par and if not better than the D810 in most areas. Also with the new Canon 24 - 105 F4 II and it's unbelievle sharpness it's a much better improvement over the previous Canon and current Sigma.

Nikon has the 200mm f/2 prime lens wich is way better at f2.8 than Canon's 200mm f/2.8... But it is also much bigger and heavier!

Even though the video is a few years old still found it greatly insightful, thank you!

very informative, it will definitely help the new photographers in choosing the gears..... thank you very much

The explanations provided on this channel in most part, make sense and it's good information for digestion. My issue is this... Your either shooting for web/screen, or your shooting for print. I'd like to see the actual tactile results in print between these weaknesses your talking about. I use MF, Nikon, older and newer long glass, all go into print. I challenge you to do the same. It's usually never about the numbers per-say, it's about how your prints look and sell in the end anyway.

Nikon = Action & Landscape. Canon = Portrait. But everything is personal preference. Nikon has a better build. Canon does better with video. But in terms of IQ... whether you shoot action, sports, landscape, portrait, or product.. it really doesn't matter as much anymore since post process can pretty much emulate any type of style, color, and feel. I shoot Canon because the color straight out of the box is better on skin and is warmer. The Nikon tends to have a bit more yellow tones in shots - would be great for sunsets and outdoor shooting. But both brands are awesome. Nikon or Canon for DSLRs. Fuji for Mirrorless. Sony for P&S. Everyone else kinda sucks.

My husband as the D810 and absolutely loves it. He has the 300mm that he uses for wildlife but he sticks with his 58mm for most of his portraits. I have the D5500 since I'm only a (casual/armature photographer) and have really enjoyed it compared to the D5200 that I had. Right now I have the 35mm and the 40mm macro lens and so far have been great as "walk around" lenses. My husband purchased the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 a couple of years ago. Since he has his 300mm, I use the 70-200mm at times. All are great lens and bodies. We've been very impressed! Thank you for all your tips Tony!

I really really like Your approach. Very consistent and practical view on the topic.

For 90% of the photographers out there the choice between Canon and Nikon shouldn't affect your ability to take good shots. I think this nit picking is more for the 10% of pros who really take it to the extreme level. So I'd say unless you're in that 10% best not to lose sleep over it.

Canon became popular as they were given away for free to professionals. Prior to then Nikon had 95% market share on merit alone.

I loved this review! This was exactly what I was after.. I think you've made a great work here.

Tony, I just bought a Nikon D5500 based on your prior testing and although I have only taken a few shots they're all very sharp. I ordered your book on Amazon and I should get it next week. Thanks for all your information.

I just got a pentax instead XD

Excellent, objective assessment! I did not realize that the Canon 70-200 Mk II did NOT have a lot of focus breathing since that seems to be almost universal in every other new design. Personally, I sold my Nikon 2.8 VR II after testing it against the f/4, which is quite good at not exhibiting focus breathing and also has a much better minimum focus distance. My conclusion is that the f/4 can match the shallow DoF and bokeh of the 2.8 VR II using the longer effective focal length from a couple steps back. Since I don't do events or sports (where every last stop is critical), and because size/weight are paramount for me, the excellent f/4 version was a no-brainer. I would note that for something like sports or landscape, the f/2.8 VR II is probably still excellent since the focal length is much longer at longer focus distances. It is just a big pain for closeup work like portraiture as you note. I would also suggest that the Nikon 80-400 VR II is not a terrible alternative to the Canon 400/5.6... It's actually a pretty good design, although obviously the IQ will be a notch lower (14 Mpixels DxOMark, which is not terrible).

I must say.. you are giving the most sciebtific videos about cameras and lenses... your videos helped me a lot... keep up with the good work

You say that 60 fps is way better than 30. And I completely agree. So I wonder, why didn't you shoot and upload this in 60fps? xD

My gosh! Changing system just because of the new camera body?.. Let's imagine a 'Canon guy' that sold his 5DMkIII and switched to the back then brand new Nikon D800(E) because of that 36 megapixel sensor. Resolution, whoa! The guy now has to sell all the Canon lenses (since he doesn't have any Canon anymore) and replace them by Nikon lenses. Ok, let's drop that 'Nikon-doesn't-have-equivalents' stuff. Our guy found lenses of other focal lengths and apertures from the Nikon system and is quite pleased. Now there's the Canon 5DS(r). 50 megapixels. What should the guy do? Change back to Canon family? Ok, he switches back to Canon, sells Nikon body and lenses, buys Canon glass… If in couple of years Sony or whatever manufacturer produces for Nikon a 100 megapixel sensor? Change the whole system again? I think pros will definitely need those extra advantages right here and now, 'cause they earn money and(!)… this is a very competitive field: a pro has to deliver astonishing results, 'cause there are other great pros that deliver astonishing results. If not me, someone else will do this, will reach that new edge. But let's remember about the budgets the pros have. They definitely can afford having both systens: Canon and Nikon. And more… I know about several pros with six digit budgets who shoot with, for example, Nikon/Phase One-Mamiya-Leaf/Leica (one guy), Canon/Hasselblad/Pentax 645/Sony A7R and A99 (another guy). I think there are three philosophies: 1) sticking to a brand; 2) changing brands and gear (whole systems); 3) using several systems. Changing brands and whole systems has its sense: a pro has to deliver. If I don't shoot the highest quality images clients/employers can hire another photo guy who does. But… If I change the whole system I have to sell my current system cheaper, because it is used, and buy new gear. It's more expensive. I have to invest money on this. Besides that I have to get used to the ergonomics of the new to me brand. That decreases my overall quality as a photographer while I'm learning new gear. Sticking to a brand I can spend that money on equipment within that brand and probably that equipment will improve my images significantly. Having several systems is great, but more expensive.

my name is malik and I'm starting make video on youtube which Camara is best ..i have a choice Nikon D3200 if u have batter choice plz tell me same budget like D3200

Tony a wonderful analysis and layout of this subject . Assuming the data is correct within some reasonable error a well presented video.

i use both cameras but i love nikon 😘

But what about Leica? My father was a Leica guy, I'm not a big photographer myself but I'm just curious.

Great channel! It helps alot for making choices.

Looking forward to that comparison Tony.Keep up the good work both of you

Tony does anyone ever said that your videos ALWAYS have bad color grading work?: ) your skin looks like from movie Walking dead :) Can someone add some red color to your skin? :)

Tony, why are you so concerned about pixels! They're not as important as you think. Do you do any real photography or do you just spend your days staring at DXO fart? I have lost all respect for you.

very useful.you have the best review site videos.bought your book.

A wonderfully clear and unbiased review which will help many to choose equipment without being stuck on brand names. I used Canon SLRs for decades and I was very pleased with the outcome but have now switched to Nikon DSLRs. I like both brands because they offer different things. Don't worry about negative comments from 'fanboys' because they are only interested in reading the praises of their chosen brand. You are right, Nikon pro bodies can be used as weapons and still go on shooting, no wonder they use them in space.

The solution is simple, Canon and/or Sony for video, Nikon for photo.

I just tossed my headphones across the room. "Nikon Has a cheaper version [50mm] but it doesn't have auto focus and you need auto focus for portraiture" Um... Sid Avery? Alfred Eisenstein? Robert Doisneau!? no?

A very articulate and intelligent comparison. You really nailed the key points that I was interested in. Thanks.

Great. Learned a lot! Thanks!

Nikon do have a cheaper 50mm. It's the 50mm f1.8D with no focus motor...

There is a Nikkor 200mm f 2 and there is a 400mm f 2.8

I believe this video was published before the release of the 50 Megapixel Canon 5Ds release. Does Nikon have a camera to compare with the 5Ds? Not that I am aware of, but I know nothing about Nikon anyway.

this video was very helpful... you went where most people do not go... comparing between these two major brands.. thanks!

I can't do this any more... Its not 'Nike-On' its 'Nik-On'...

This guy sounds exactly like Ezra from Pretty Little Liars lmao

Very informative- thank you.

Hey, I really love your videos and I thank you for taking the time to make them. I'm newly into photography and thinking of moving to a full firm camera that's around my price range. I was thinking of the Nikon D610 because I saw you did a review on it, but I'm not too sure about that again after seen this video. Is there any 70-200mm f/2.8 that would be great for the D610?

the 70-200 is not the most superior portrait lens.. what about all of the ultra sharp primes...?

There actually is / was a cheap 50mm 1.8 for Nikon

Your book is amazing by the way - very helpful !

excellent video Tony ..love all your videos 🙏🙏

Hasselblad anyone?

What happened to your videos Tony? they used to be interesting and useful now it's all about gear, brands and super technical boring stuff which will never make anyone a better photographer. who cares what camera you use? what is important is the learning the craft but maybe that's boring to most people, so sad... Good luck!

First thing I noticed was how well lit this video was .... makes sense you are a portrait photographer lol

Great perspective Tony. Thanks!

canon can shoot 60fps on my t3i at 720p,

Nice review, however, I just can't trust a photographer who dislikes Leica so much.

Excellent review! Thank you. Happy📸shooting

hi Tony i'm a canon user but i totally agree with you, thanks for sharing your experience

megapixels is not all quality guy...

Stop saying 'Nye-kon' it's wrong and irritating. The correct pronunciation is 'Nee-kon.' It's Japanese.

Thanks Tony. This was great info!

That was super technical Tony. You entertained this geek for a solid 20 minutes.

Canon is So overated.