Help Needed : SEL55210 or SEL18200

[hengkg]

If I recall correctly, the issue is with panorama rather than video, although the optical stabilisation might not be as good.

I read other sites saying that the Panorama issue had been resolved on the new version, but yet to be verified.

Again, my thought is on the value of money, since both lens do not have significant performance difference, why pay more just for slightly slimmer or lighter one and have to deal with some potential compatibility concerns.

Well, it's just my own view not against anyone or brands.

 

[widget]

I read other sites saying that the Panorama issue had been resolved on the new version, but yet to be verified.

Again, my thought is on the value of money, since both lens do not have significant performance difference, why pay more just for slightly slimmer or lighter one and have to deal with some potential compatibility concerns.

Well, it's just my own view not against anyone or brands.

I read in Lowyat forum that the new LE lens is selling RM200-300 cheaper than the current lens.
But over there the Tamron is cheaper than the Sony....

 

[hengkg]

I read in Lowyat forum that the new LE lens is selling RM200-300 cheaper than the current lens.
But over there the Tamron is cheaper than the Sony....

Is buying Len from Malayisa cheaper than Singapore? If yes, any reliable shops to recommend?

How about warranty? Is it international?

 

[widget]

Is buying Len from Malayisa cheaper than Singapore? If yes, any reliable shops to recommend?

How about warranty? Is it international?

Used to be cheaper to buy in Malaysia, but not anymore.
For eg, previously the RRP for SEL18200 was RM2299 ($920) when over here the RRP was $1199, but now already RM2999 ($1120).

The RRP for the new 18200LE is RM2799 ($1120) compared to $1199 over here, so not much difference anyway and the warranty is valid only in Malaysia.
Over there, the Tamron is selling around RM2.5k.
I'm using ex rate of S$1=RM2.50

 

[hengkg]

@ widget : thanks for the quick reply. Sounds like sony is more restrictive in terms of warranty for their lens, as compared to electronic devices. I guess Tamron is the same too.

 

[widget]

@ widget : thanks for the quick reply. Sounds like sony is more restrictive in terms of warranty for their lens, as compared to electronic devices. I guess Tamron is the same too.

Tamron 5 yrs warranty is for SG only.
Similarly, their Malaysian 2 yrs warranty is valid for MY only.

 

[Thoth]

@ widget : thanks for the quick reply. Sounds like sony is more restrictive in terms of warranty for their lens, as compared to electronic devices. I guess Tamron is the same too.

Maybe Sony is better in camera manufacturing than lens manufacturing... Unlike the rest of the 3rd party lens maker that provides ample warranty period...

 

[christopherchen]

Which third party brand produces E lenses besides Sigma?

 

[widget]

Which third party brand produces E lenses besides Sigma?

Tamron with the 18-200. You can also count Samyang with it's 8mm fish eye, but manual focus only

 

[nedy77]

Which third party brand produces E lenses besides Sigma?

Tamron has a E-mount 18-200mm

 

[Thoth]

Which third party brand produces E lenses besides Sigma?

U must go funan jalan jalan more... Bros here had advised u... And these 3rd party E Mount lens makers are hitting the mark that Sony can't...

 

[christopherchen]

Thanks for the tips. The world is bigger than I imagined. :sweat:

 

[hengkg]

U must go funan jalan jalan more... Bros here had advised u... And these 3rd party E Mount lens makers are hitting the mark that Sony can't...

wah, must have deep pockets to do that.....

 

[Thoth]

wah, must have deep pockets to do that.....

Dun need if only jalan jalan... Kena poisoned deep deep then need deep pocket...

 

[normanho23]

This one good lah... lighter and look more proportionate. The new SEL18200LE is just a rebranded Tamron.

 

[m32t8103]

This one good lah... lighter and look more proportionate. The new SEL18200LE is just a rebranded Tamron.

How much for this babe? =D