It’s the golden age.
You have incredible options..
Nikon F-Mount
Nikon used the F-mount from 1959 to 2020. The lens selection is unrivaled for DSLRs and 35mm film SLRs.
- 18 FX full frame bodies
- Nikon made hundreds of compatible lenses
- 36 DX crop sensor bodies (APS-C)
- Nikon made 27 DX lenses
- Thousands of third party options
Canon EOS EF
The Electro-Optical System rocketed Canon into being the market leader. They sold the most DSLRs. There are so many incredible deals out there.
- There are more EF lenses than Nikon F-mount lenses
- The red ring and white telephoto bodies are cool looking lenses
- Canon made 9 versions of their 18-55mm APS-C kit lens
Micro Four Thirds
Olympus 🪦, OM System, Panasonic, and others have produced an incredible variety of cameras and lenses.
- The first mirrorless camera system
- An incredible selection of lenses under $100
- The largest variety of small lenses
- Cheapest system to get a 600mm (equivalent) telephoto lens