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Re: Help with Lenses (Sony)
I have been spoiled by the feel of the slightly more expensive glass from sigma (f2.8).....I still have a 28-200 f3.5-5.6...it is an IF lenses but the feel of it compared to the 70-210 is so different (the 70-210 is very heavy compared to the 28-200).....not knowing what you intend to do with you photography I have a hard… -
Re: Help with Lenses (Sony)
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Re: Help with Lenses (Sony)
[FONT="]I'd suggest the "big beer can" if you can find one. The Minolta 75-300 is the big brother to the 70-210. They sometimes can be found on eBay, forums, and used equipment sites. And they are usually sold for less then what you've said your budget is. It's not perfect though. The lens weighs a ton in comparison to… -
Help with Lenses (Sony)
So I should soon have a new Alpha A100 in my possession. It comes with (what I'm told is a good) 18-70 lens, so I'd like to add more distance on the tele side of things. I know myself and I know that I'll only carry two lenses around, so whatever I get next has to be something really useful. (In a few years I'll add a good… -
Re: Help with Lenses (Sony)
Thanks Ziggy! The current update is that I've returned the first two lenses I've bought and picked up: 1) Beercan 70-210 f4 $110 2) Minolta 50mm f1.7 AF $75 and I still have 3) Sony 18-70 (kit) which is a little slow, but otherwise good. My next move (when more cash comes in) will be to replace the kit with something in… -
Re: Help with Lenses (Sony)
I would HIGHLY recommend the 'beercan" 70-210...it is the cult lens to have. The bokeh is beautiful. You can find them in excellent condition on eBay Here is the review on Dyxum.com...site dedicated to us Minolta/Sony users http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/detail.asp?IDLens=48 As for eBay, I only buy used lenses from j.d.katz… -
Re: Help with Lenses (Sony)
Thanks John! keh.com seems to have lots of good options - after looking around I'm thinking of returning this (Minolta 24-105mm AF 1:3.5 (22)-4.5 D - $260 new) and going with this one: 1) 28-75 F2.8 TAMRON XR ASPHERICAL MACRO DI LD I guess I lose quality going from Sigma to Tamron - but I gain a fair amount in speed,… -
Re: Help with Lenses (Sony)
Staying under $200 for a sony mount lens is gonna be tuff unless you look to used Sigma, Tamron or Tokina.......I have used Sigma for all the cameras I have owned (fuji, minolta, nikon and now konica minolta)...I have liked their build quality and also sharpness.......I also swear by a lens haveing to be internal focusing… -
Re: Help with Lenses (Sony)
If you're looking forthe 70-210 I would do a search and find a Siggy f2.8 rather than a f4 {it is well worth the difference}.....mine was (is) in excellent shape off ebay for under $500....it hasn't broken or anything but I did send it to a local (60miles away) repair shop for cleaning and lube as I do use them out in…
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