Sony Alpha 200

SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
edited May 31, 2009 in Cameras
Here's a question for all you Sony fans, im looking to buy this as my next camera, its £259 ($418), which is a very good price for a brand new DSLR. Im pretty fixed on buying it but I would like to know the pro's and con's from people who have owned or used this camera.

Also maybe some flashguns and lenses. Thanks :wink

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  • PupatorPupator Registered Users Posts: 2,322 Major grins
    edited May 31, 2009
    Can't speak to the camera, as I went from the A100 to the A700. Also can't speak to the price as I don't buy cameras new. But I can make some suggestions on lenses.

    Budget:
    28-105 Minolta 3.5-4.5 - really excellent walkaround lens that can be had for <$100

    70-210 Minolta f/3.5-4.5 - not as highly regarded as the beercan but lighter and much cheaper (If you want a beercan I'd be happy to sell you mine. Amazing lens but I prefer the more lightweight one)

    50mm f/1.7 - this is a must have for low light shooting (including just normal indoor portraits) and can be had for ~$100

    Worth the extra money:

    Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 - Great value at just under $400 (new) or $300-350 used. This is really an amazing lens.

    Minolta 24-105 f/3.5-4.5 - more expensive than the 28mm version I listed above but wider (obviously) and sharper.

    The HVL-F36AM flash is nice but I've moved up to the HVL-F56AM and am in flash heaven. Neither are particularly cheap.
  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited May 31, 2009
    thanks ill look into some of them
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