Nikon SLR Cameras

Nikon or canon camera pictures of the stars?

Katie
Katie

I've been taking pictures for awhile now. But i'm young and still have alot to learn. I want to get a bigger more advanced camera, preferably a nikon or canon. I'm not very good with lenses and all yet, so bare with me. I was wondering if they can take good pictures of the stars and the moon? Or would i have to get a special lense for that? And if so what lense?

Jim A
Jim A

I only recommend what I own and know so in this case Canon.

Good moon photos, at least a 300mm lens if not 500mm. Understand these lenses can be more than the camera so this won't be cheap.

Starts, almost any lens that Canon makes will work but there's more - a tripod is essential so again,
this won't be cheap.

fhotoace
fhotoace

Both Nikon and Canon cameras are used to "shoot the stars"

This link should help you understand that the different focal length lenses "see"

http://imaging.nikon.com/...simulator/