Calling all Sony Alpha users!

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Not a bad start to the week. Yesterday I picked up my new tripod, a Manfrotto 190XPROB with an 804RC2 head and carry case from Digital Depot and saved £20 as they had it as a package deal! :woot:

Then, 10 minutes ago, a Citylink van pulled up outside with TWO packages for me! The first was my long awaited Sigma 105 back from being repaired. :woot::woot:

The second package was my eagerly awaited Sony 70-200 f2.8 G lens! :woot::woot::woot:

Now, where's my membership card and knitted lens cover! :D
 
stan the man said:
good stuff marc....don't forget to post some sample shots taken with the 70-200 (y)

the wifey is taking orders for the knitted lens cover...:LOL:
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Cheers Stan. It really is a thing of beauty, but one thing struck me. It's not actually white! It's more of an off white, but not as dirty looking as those Canon thingies! :D

Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for sample picas. Tell wifey not to forget the tassels! :LOL:
 
Anyone recomend a Sigma supplier in the uk ? looking to buy a 100-300 F4 but had difficulty sourcing Sony fit.
 
rusty said:
Tried them no stock and cant give del date , everyone has the Canon/Nikon mount but dont seem keen to stock Sony mounts.
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Really? it says low stock on their site. Must take time for it to catch up. :thinking:

Have you tried going into a camera shop and asking? There's one not far from me who don't really stock any lenses other than for Canon/Nikon, but If I ask them, they're more than happy to order one for me and they always price match to the web.
 
i tried everyone for an 100-300 F/4 before going down the 70-200 route...and i was told that sigma UK haven't any in stock,and aren't expecting any until later this year..end nov/beg dec...:bonk:.i think i did see one on flea-bay from hong kong,but i'd already gotten the 70-200..c'est la vie :LOL:
 
My Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM ended up being non HSM and not even DG :crying: And worse focus was terrible on the 350. Luckily the ebay seller was a good guy and has refund the money for this and the 2x EX convertor. So to chear myself up I had the 2 week old 350 exchanged for a 700. But back to th ezoom hunt. Thinking now the 70300G so I hearby serve notice of my resignation from the white/pink lens club :crying::crying::crying:
 
fabs said:
MLU?
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Mirror Lock-Up?

It's the same as the A100, cycle through the drive function button and choose the 2-sec timer.
The mirror locks up as soon when you press the shutter button and the exposure begins after 2 seconds.;)
 
stan the man said:
i tried everyone for an 100-300 F/4 before going down the 70-200 route...and i was told that sigma UK haven't any in stock,and aren't expecting any until later this year..end nov/beg dec...:bonk:.i think i did see one on flea-bay from hong kong,but i'd already gotten the 70-200..c'est la vie :LOL:
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Well thats a bummer !:puke: Didn"t think it would be this difficult trying to source lenses .
 
JPS said:
Correction, trying to source a lens. There are loads of lenses out there for the Sony, just happens that the one you want is proving hard to track down at the minute that's all.
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Ok I stand corrected :bonk: , but still frustrating when other users are more easily catered for though .
 
Agreed but there"s nothing comparable in the Sony range is there ?
 
stan the man said:
get the 70-200 F/2.8 G lens plus the 1.4X teleconverter,and it will give you a similar focal length and constant F/4...but at a rather different pricetag...but what a lens,as i think fabs and JPS will agree (y)
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Still to test mine out properly, but I'm confident! ;) Did a couple of minor tests today, nothing to strenuous, but.............love the bokeh!! :D
 
rodman said:
where is the cheapest price for sony alpha a300? thanks
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No idea if it's the cheapest (and probably won't be as it's high street), but Jessops were doing them for £299. Might be worth stretching the extra 50 quid or so to the A350 on play.com. Every review i've seen favours the 350.
 
stan the man said:
my daughters friend picked one up with the 18-70 kit lens for £349 from jessops.i couldn't find it anywhere else cheaper for her,but i recon its a good price anyway...
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Chewy said:
No idea if it's the cheapest (and probably won't be as it's high street), but Jessops were doing them for £299. Might be worth stretching the extra 50 quid or so to the A350 on play.com. Every review i've seen favours the 350.
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yep thanks, just read on the forum that only Jessops selling them.
 
Hey Rodman, dunno if you're interested but i'm thinking of selling my A100 with kit lens for £200. Looking to upgrade and will be listing officially on here next week as I need it for this coming weekend.:shrug:

For everyone else, there may also be a couple of alpha mount lenses and some studio lighting up for grabs. Undecided at mo, watch this space!
 
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