Best all round lens for a Sony A200???

[TeetoSugars]

Any reccomendations as an upgrade over the Kit Lens that comes with it?? :shrug:

Go on, help a newbie out!!

[leaky5]

Budget ??

If you are looking for cheap, then a Tamron 55-200 Di is a good addition to, but not really a replacement for the kit lens. About £70-80 new.

A good second hand lens is the metal bodied Minolta 35-105, similar build quailty to the Minolta beercan. Go for around £60-80 on Ebay.

Like this - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINOLTA-AF-SONY-ALPHA-DSLR-FIT-35-105-f3-5-ZOOM-LENS_W0QQitemZ260398145341QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ca merasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_J N?hash=item260398145341&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72:1690|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

[stan the man]

what sort of focal length are you looking for? if you want similar to the 18-70 kit lens,then you won't go far wrong with the sigma 17-70 F/2.8-4 DC macro.if you want low light performance,then look at the sigma 24-70 F/2.8 EX DG...but vexpect to part with the best part of £220 on the 17-70,and over £300 on the 24-70(new prices)

[TomWoozle]

I recently supplemented my A200 kit lens with the Tamron 55-200 (thanks leaky5!!).

They overlap a little (which I like) and for me it has really extended the range. The Tamron is fab value for money. :)