Sony fit 70-300

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Which is the best is my question?
Sony, minolta, tamron, sigma?
My minolta doesn't focus at full reach and will cost £100 to repair so decided to be a replacement which should be cheaper!

Will be used on a200
 
I went through this whole thing a while ago. You can see the whole discussion here: http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=323307. I didn't like the Tamron because I read that it was soft at the long end. I decided against the Sigma because people said that the gears had stripped in the lens. I didn't buy the Minolta because I wasn't comfortable with buying an old lens, even if the pictures of it looked good. That left the Sony and that's what I have. I'm really enjoying it too!
 
I too had to choose a lens up to 300, and dispite the bad press on the sigma, I bought one (APO Version) and I am quite happy with it. Had it now for about 18 months and touch wood, no problem. I think it was the older version that had issues.
 
OK, the best is the Sony 70-300G - but it is also the priciest, by some margin.

Next is the the new Tamron, 70-300 Di VC USD.

Step down to the budget models and you have the three (four) choices, all similar price range;

Tamron 70-300 (Di) LD Macro - The Di is hte current model, non Di is older, but almost as good.
Sigma 70-300 APO - Can have problems with stripping AF gears, but rare to hear of it on and A200, it's most common with the mote powerful AF motor in the A700. Make sure to get an APO version, the non APO is cheaper but not worth the saving.
Sony 75-300 (Minolta 75-300 d) - The Sony is a the same as the Minolta, and an OK lens for the price, not worth getting new as the Sigma is noticeably better, but s/h can be picked up fairly cheaply.
 
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