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sduk
10-04-2009, 12:45
Hello, just after a quick bit of advice, for those of you who dont know me I'm Sammy and I recently bought a Sony A200 DSLR.

My question is can anyone recommend a larger lense for me that would allow me to get closer to the action.

I am a complete novice and it is only for a hobby so doesnt need to be top of the range.

Just unsure what to look for and would like to pick up a second hand one to help me.

Thanks guys,

this site is awesome!

Sammy
MarkydeSad
10-04-2009, 12:51
Sigma 70-300mm

I have one and it's a great lens :thumbs:
sduk
10-04-2009, 12:53
how much should i be paying for another lense?

would that fit my sony?
MarkydeSad
10-04-2009, 12:56
Have a look at this link

It tells you all you need to know and it will definitely fit your a200 :)

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1011618
sduk
10-04-2009, 13:02
excellent thank you! will need to start saving!
Atti
10-04-2009, 13:05
Alternatively, if you really don't want to spend much, look at the old minolta MA mount lenses, you can pick up some bargains!
Also look at www.dyxum.com for most sony fit lenses!
sduk
10-04-2009, 13:20
yeah ideally i would like a cheaper lense with a decent zoom that would allow me to practice, i was at Crail Raceway last week and felt my standard A200 lense was not sufficient.
strandville
10-04-2009, 16:07
Hi Sammy I too a just bought an A200 and I got a Tamron 55mm-200mm lense off ebay for £50, the lense is like new and I'm over the moon with it, check out ebay.
TomWoozle
10-04-2009, 16:17
I also just bought a Tamron 55-200mm after it being recommended highly, and it was inexpensive. I needed it quick so ordered it new from Bristol Cameras (http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-tamron-lens-55-200mm-f4-0-5-6-di-ii-ld-macro.htm) (£89 delivered).

Awaiting it's arrival! There are reviews of the lens available on Dyxum.com (http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/detail.asp?IDLens=242).

I have had my A200 almost 2 weeks and also quite quickly felt limited by the 18-70mm kit lens. The 55-200mm seemed like a good idea as it had more zoom but also went wide enough that I could use it for shots of people etc. A bit of an all in one. :)
schrismonkey
10-04-2009, 16:20
check this out also

http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Product.asp?Product=586&Name=TamronSP-AF70-200mm-F/2.8-Di-LD-(IF)-Macro
Slimbert
10-04-2009, 21:08
I've got one of these: http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1011874 Very good price at the moment and much better quality than you'd expect for that money!!

Here's the dyxum page for it: http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/detail.asp?IDLens=242 where it scores a very tidy 4.36 out of 5!!

Just don't use it in low light (it sucks!):D
TomWoozle
11-04-2009, 00:40
Slimbert - Yes, fantastic price for it. I checked it a few days ago on WE and it was more. Bummer I ordered it elsewhere now.
heidfirst
11-04-2009, 01:32
you can cancel it or if it has already shipped return it under DSR.
Slimbert
11-04-2009, 08:46
Slimbert - Yes, fantastic price for it. I checked it a few days ago on WE and it was more. Bummer I ordered it elsewhere now.

I have noticed the price going up and down on it over the last couple of weeks!

Just to rub it in a little more I went to their showroom about a week ago and bought it brand new/unopened for £55!! Then 2 days later it was £105, now it's down again to £60!! Not sure what's going on with the price but I'm happy I got it when I did!!