Sony long zoom lens

[snapsnap]

Hi i am looking at a long lens for wildlife photos on a sony mount. I have the a550 and was wondering what would be a good lens. I have the 70-300 sony one but would there be something better for me like 400mm+

Cheers in advance

 

[cloudhunter]

These all fit...

1: Sigma 50-500 http://www.parkcameras.com/12224/Sigma-50-500mm-f4-6-3-APO-EX-DG-HSM---Sony-fit.html

2: Sigma 150-500mm http://www.parkcameras.com/11457/Sigma-150-500mm-f5-6-3-APO-DG-HSM-Sony.html

3: Sigma 120-400mm http://www.parkcameras.com/11138/Sigma-120---400mm-f4-5---5-6-APO-DC-HSM--Sony-Fit-.html

4: Tamron 200-500mm http://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk/Tamron_200-500_mm_SP_F5-6.3_Di_LD

5: Sony 70-400mm G http://www.camerabox.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=9043&gclid=CKakmL2Wkp8CFduX2AodhliAJQ

Matt

 

[snapsnap]

Thanks matt i will have a read up

 

[cloudhunter]

Thanks matt i will have a read up

No worries. From what ive heard the Sony 70-400 is good but the Tamron 200-500 is amazing.

Matt

 

[mini_mad216]

Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 and 2X converter

 

[snapsnap]

Am i right in thinking the tamron can be a good buy??

Cheers

 

[heidfirst]

From what ive heard the Sony 70-400 is good but the Tamron 200-500 is amazing.

Matt

other way around ...

edit:rumour is that there will probably be a few new Sony lenses announced at PMA incl. the 500/4 if you have that kind of money to spend

 

[pete.rush]

The sony 70-400mm f4-5.6 is very similar in performance to the nikon and canon offerings, autofocus isn't lightning quick, but image quality is adequate, the only real optical weakness of the lens is the quality of the bokeh (out-of-focus blur) at the long end of the zoom range. On the expensive side compared to other 3rd party offerings, around £1400/1600.

The tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 is a usable lens, but definitely needs support, tripod or monopod, its not fast either and need good light to achieve good images due to poor performance in low light, its an affordable offering at around £900.

It really depends on your budget, but to get anything decent, your talking over £1000.

 

[heidfirst]

The sony 70-400mm f4-5.6 is very similar in performance to the nikon and canon offerings, autofocus is lightning quick, but image quality is adequate, the only real optical weakness of the lens is the quality of the bokeh (out-of-focus blur) at the long end of the zoom range. On the expensive side compared to other 3rd party offerings, around £1400/1600.

IQ wise the 70-400 G is noticeably better than the 100-400 L.
& you can buy it in the UK for ~£1100 if you look around.