Thread: Lens Confusion

Usually better off with a single lense unless you want a fast lense ie f-2 or simular. Twin lense kits are built down to a price. 18-200 or 18-300 would be a good all round lense that you dont have to change

Am I right in thinking that the 18-250 is a Tamron. You may be better off getting a lense from the camera maker. It will cost a bit more but usually better quality.

Gary

Thanks Gary. The lens is a Sony.

Sony DT 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 Lenses Digital World International

The camera will be a Sony Alpha A77. Are there any risks involved in purchasing off the net from some one like this?

Sony Alpha A77 Body Only Digital SLR Cameras Digital World International

No risk from DWI. I have purchased a lot of gear off them.

Just make sure you keep each order under $1000 or you will get hit with the duty.

Ie. Order the camera, then the lens a few days later.

only other thing you might find from a 18-250mm lens is the size of it.

I know my nikkor 18-200mm is quite bulky and heavy.

I do love the lens however and personally never find it too big and bulky.

are yet to play with the sony dslrs. what made you go sony?

oh and yes the twin lens kits are usually made down to a price.

I have been agonising over whether to get a Nikon, Canon or Sony for months. A bit like my recent Landrover purchase. I agonised for at least 18 months on a Defender or a D3. Guess what, I got a D2.

Back to the camera. It is a bit hard to pinpoint the reason due to the decision been made over months of reading reviews etc. A couple of things I do remember. The electronic view finder sounds good and the ability to focus fast during burst mode, as I will be doing a bit of sports stuff. My son just played in the winning GVFL premiership yesterday and he played a great game. I got a few shots using my piece of crap point and shoot camera. I would have love to have had this A77 then.

Having read a lot of reviews, a lot of owners of Cannon and Nikon who have purchased the Sony love it.

Looks good Dave. I've got Nikon DSLR & Canon compact cameras . Sony say they are going to over take both Nikon & Canon in digital cameras and have some very good products. As long as your happy with your choice thats all that matters no need to get into a war as to which brand in better. As long as your choice suits your needs. But think ahead to future needs as well. What other lenses may I need, macro / wide angle / super fast / super long range & external flash etc.

Only reason I went with Nikon DSLR is that I already had 3 Nikon film cameras. Had been very happy with Nikon but having said that at times Canon have had some lenses that Nikon didn't have.

Anyway good luck with the Sony , I'm sure your will be happy with it

Gary

I have thought of another feature that is important to me, that being the flip out screen. My cheapie point and shoot has this and I use it a lot

Ok, if a Sony is your pick then avoid kit lens (like in any other camera manufacturer kit lens are not good) and shop for old Minolta lens compatible with your Sony. Some of the Minolta lens are fantastic including the 50mm
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