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ions:
All it takes is a simple adapter and you can play with the Nikon glass. Let's see your results!

Nikon e series 50mm on 7D

Toronto Sunset, Canon Body with a Nikon e Series Lens by Christopher Brian's Photography, on Flickr

Nikon 35mm f2 on 7D

November Alysum with a Manual Nikon Lens on Canon 7D by Christopher Brian's Photography, on Flickr

King Conquer:
You TRAITOR.

pharp:
Yep, most of my wide angle primes are Nikon glass - Canon just doesn't appear interested in this segment. You can get several versions of many of their telephotos, but wide angles; large, pricey f/1.4 L glass or old/poor build/so so IQ ones - no contest.

ions:
I'm not a complete traitor, I just like a little action on the side. And using what I have access to. I certainly won't be switching anytime soon. I shot a wedding recently and had to use a D300s as my main body because I didn't have access to my own 24-70 but I did have access to a Nikon one. I also brought my 7D with a 70-200 but that's not particularly useful in the church for shooting the ceremony. I've used the D300s enough that I'm comfortable with it and know how to get around. The experience confirmed for me that I will never switch to Nikon. Familiar or not I vastly prefer the Canon layout ergonomics. Thumb wheel for the win! There were some other issues too, particularly I felt I was waiting for the camera in situations where my 7D wouldn't break a sweat. And that would be using the same CF cards. Nothing rigorously scientific of course, just some real world experience. That said, my 24-70 USM motor died and the Nikon one worked fine. ;)

But that won't stop me from playing with some pretty neat glass; there's a Nikkor 105mm f/2.5s in the bag I have had a chance to play with a little bit and it looks like it's gonna be a lot of fun. One more check mark in the list of Canon benefits, there's almost always an adapter so you can attach just about any lens you like.

handsomerob:
I don't think it stepping into the dark side, partially in this case, is a bad thing. If Nikon offers you the tools for your specific needs at that moment, it could be treated just as 'another 3rd party alternative', just like Sigma, Tamron, etc.

In the end Canon or Nikon or even Sony ;) it's just a tool to help you capture the moment.

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