Sony A 200 and 18-200 mil lens

[steve001]

Hi all,
Just about to buy this camera and lens as a bundle deal, my subject is wildlife of the new forest, I am a beginner on a limited buget, what would you recommend as far as other lenses to get further or macro etc.
Any advise would be great, thanks.

 

[heidfirst]

Hi, you don't say whether you are buyng new or s/h but 1st off if you can get it the 18-250mm is noticeably better than the 18-200mm.
when you say a limited budget any idea of the figure?
I would imagine that a new, decent macro lens will run you £250+ & you are probably wanting at least 300mm if not 400mm for birds, deer etc. & again that's going to run into hundreds depending upon range, aperture & quality.
Buying s/h is an option - Springtide has a Sigma 105 Macro in the f/s section & I have some stuff as well http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=165868&highlight=sony

 

[civicboy40]

I was using my an A100 and 18-200 lens together for a good year and found it pretty decent..just be beware of a slight amount of lens distortion at 18mm when using it in wideangle.

 

[steve001]

Hi, you don't say whether you are buyng new or s/h but 1st off if you can get it the 18-250mm is noticeably better than the 18-200mm.
when you say a limited budget any idea of the figure?
I would imagine that a new, decent macro lens will run you £250+ & you are probably wanting at least 300mm if not 400mm for birds, deer etc. & again that's going to run into hundreds depending upon range, aperture & quality.
Buying s/h is an option - Springtide has a Sigma 105 Macro in the f/s section & I have some stuff as well http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=165868&highlight=sony

Thank you for that information these lenses would be in my budget but am looking at after Christmas now for the upgrades, my budget new will be 4-5 hundred pounds, Cheers

 

[p1tse]

good setup

i have the a300 and 18-200 up for grabs