Need sony mount telephoto lens

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Noobie needs more help here team :)

Not long had my Tamron f2.8 17-50mm for my sony A450 and im smitten with it, great lens. Now, im after a similar quality telephoto lens, when i say quality i mean build quality, dont need one as fast as the 2.8. sorta 200mm (maybe more, not bothered). Main thing is im after a non rotating front element so using cokin's doesnt get annoying. Im not exactly loaded but im not after buying one right now anyway as my tax rebate wont be here (:clap:) until next month, im just after af ew recommendations from you wise bunch. Budget up to £200 and i would probably be using the second hand market so if you guys know rough prices that'd be great. This wont be a primary lens as i tend to do more wide stuff but it will literally just compliment my 17-50mm for landscapes, will probably stay in my bag most of the time.

Thanks all :)

Si
 
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Your not gonna find a non rotating front element for that price.

I would suggest saving more and if you like the tamrons have a look at the new 70-300, or a little more for the 70-200 F2.8
 
I've got two of the Sony 70-300G lenses (note the G - it's their pro range) for sale. One is second hand at £430 and the other is factory sealed, bought from Jessops with 11 month warranty from Jessops - this one's at £550 (RRP is £699).

Ok, hard sell over, I would recommend the above lens for the sharp image and quick focusing but the Tamron 70-300 at around £160 new or £100 SH isn't a bad lens (but pretty sure it rotates) and the bulid is a bit naff.

If you want to go very long at a light weight and fixed length the 500mm f8 mirror lens is amazing. Took this image with it, don't think there was much cropping by me though. Bokeh is a bit funky, and err... actually you can't use filters so don't really know why I'm recommending it cos won't serve your needs!

But yeah, the Sony G 70-300 is a very nice lens and apparently better than the Nikon/Canon equvilents. Go over to Dyxum to read reviews.
 
Sweet thanks all, im in no major rush for it so i think i might just save for the Sony G lens. Ive been considering a switch over to canon so if the G lens really is better than others then i might stick with sony.

Thanks all :)

Si
 
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