Thoughts.........

[DaveMartin]

Hi all just spent the last hour bored so was browsing fleabay and came across some lens that would fit my A200, I would be grateful of some opinions before I open my wallet(boredom and ebay are not a good mix).

1. Konica minolta Prime AF 50mm F/1.7
2. Sigma 70-300 F4-5.6
3. Tokina AF 19-35 F3.5/4.5

Please bear in mind I am not a professional togger just some one who enjoys taking photos on my travel through life. I understand there are better lens out there I just want to have some fun and enjoy it. Also what would be the best use for each lens. Sorry for the questions.

Many Thanks

Dave

 

[markw08]

1. Konica minolta Prime AF 50mm F/1.7 - Fixed focal length - Low light/shallow DOF

2. Sigma 70-300 F4-5.6 - Telephoto zoom lens - wildlife ?

3. Tokina AF 19-35 F3.5/4.5 - Wide angle - Landscapes

 

[DaveMartin]

Thankyou for the reply kind sir

 

[mastertrinity]

if it was me i would have to buy the minolta 50mm f1.7 out of all three of them. it just so much better and can be one of the best lenses you can get that actually rivals pro lenses.

 

[DaveMartin]

I am very tempted by the 50mm 1.7 minolta but am lucky to be in a position where can spend some money for once so I think it will minolta and the tokina and let the experimenting begin.

 

[evo456]

Def worth getting a standard fast prime, especially one you can get sub £70. Soft wide open, but lets you shoot low light. Has a metal mount and built in lens hood (not much use), takes cheap 49mm filters.