Sony A200 + Sigma Super Wide II 24mm

[pike0]

Hi!

I'm considering this lens for my trusty A200, but I have read that not all modern DSLR cameras are compatible with this type of lens.
In terms of specifics, I don't really have any, that is simply what I read on a Flickr discussion group.
https://www.flickr.com/groups/1652776@N22/discuss/72157626577827647/


Could anybody shed some light?

Lens in question is on eBay...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-A-Si...039931?hash=item488a11607b:g:fIEAAOSwll1Wzc5d

 

[Faldrax]

Have a look at the Dyxum lens database for the lens (first place I go when I want to find more on a lens for Sony)

http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/Sigma-24mm-Super-Wide-II-F2.8_lens215.html

 

[pike0]

I did have a look at the reviews on there as well. It seems it should work with the A200.
I'm after a lens to take fishing for the self take trophy shots. This might be a little wide.
I'm currently using the Minolta Mini Beercan. 35-70mm

I wish I knew someone who could lend me it for a week or two lol.

 

[plamen_gb]

If you want a wide lens take the kit 18-55, it is even cheaper

 

[pike0]

Sold the kit lens. Wasn't happy with it! I'm after that 35mm after crop. So the 24mm seemed perfect. Just wish I could use it before purchasing. I have a 50mm Prime and for myself & the fish to be in focus, the camera needs to be 2.8m away. Which when fishing can be tricky.

Its frustrating as I know the kit is all old so the chances of finding someone who uses similar are slim.

 

[Cuchulainn]

I've used this lens in Pentax mount on both Pentax DSLRs and (with an adapter) on my Fuji XT1. It's a nice lens - reasonably sharp, light and without too many chromatic aberrations. It's not as good as a more modern prime, but it should outperform your kit lens. The "macro" bit is slightly misleading - it's more a close focussing lens than a true macro.