What to get? Upgrading from Kit 18-70.

[kennmail]

can i ask is it the 18-70mm kit lens plus Minolta 50mm f1.7 and beercan pretty enough to cover most situations for a newbie?

 

[navlem]

instead of 50mm prine you might as well get a telephoto instead to cover more situations.

 

[kelvint81]

can i ask is it the 18-70mm kit lens plus Minolta 50mm f1.7 and beercan pretty enough to cover most situations for a newbie?

enough
my setup is a200 with kit lens, beercan and 50mm f1.7

 

[wonderlandworld]

Wow, seeing a lot of alternatives that I should go for after the replies by seniors...

I have a question, how much should we quote for purchase of 2nd hand of beercan? Since we all know that beercan is gone for good...

Perhaps I should get a Tamron after that?

 

[Agent Jx]

If you have room to play I would suggest getting a Minolta 70-210mm f4 aka "beercan". I prefer thisi over my Minolta 50mm 1.7. Although, this is not a good comparison this depends on the range between the subject and the camera. Price will be less than $400 depending on the condition as the lens is no more in production.

you can get this lens at world camera down at peninsula plaza.. it's their closing down sale.. so hurry

 

[kennmail]

you can get this lens at world camera down at peninsula plaza.. it's their closing down sale.. so hurry

any idea abt the price? i assume the lens is 1st hand?

 

[yamashita]

Just to let you guys know, headed to camera world today, they seem to have sold off every single goods, nothing on display.

 

[sherchoo]

Got my beercan from ebay. Lots available but lots of bidders too.

 

[wonderlandworld]

Mmm, I guess I can come to a conclusion with all the replies by the seniors.

I will get the tamron first, then move on with 50mm f1.4 or f1.8 (see which one better, hahaha) =D

Oh ok, maybe I can get a 2nd hand beercan

Thank you once again!

 

[kennmail]

Mmm, I guess I can come to a conclusion with all the replies by the seniors.

I will get the tamron first, then move on with 50mm f1.4 or f1.8 (see which one better, hahaha) =D

Oh ok, maybe I can get a 2nd hand beercan

Thank you once again!

e 2nd hand beercans arent coming in freq,dude. Anyway, u sound like u buying what u think u should have,not wat u need for ur theme of photography. Be careful cos overshopping can lead to excessive unused lens

 

[wonderlandworld]

e 2nd hand beercans arent coming in freq,dude. Anyway, u sound like u buying what u think u should have,not wat u need for ur theme of photography. Be careful cos overshopping can lead to excessive unused lens

All right! will take note of that!

Thanks so much senior!

 

[fatpiglet]

sorry to hijack this thread. I am in the same situation as TS. but it seems it is quite tough to get a beercan. any capable replacement for the beercan.

I am using A300 with kit lens. i shoot during traveling.. archi and potraits. So i think beercan is a good upgrade?

 

[soken]

sorry to hijack this thread. I am in the same situation as TS. but it seems it is quite tough to get a beercan. any capable replacement for the beercan.

I am using A300 with kit lens. i shoot during traveling.. archi and potraits. So i think beercan is a good upgrade?

Hi, why not try to find a big beercan, 75-300 F4.5-5.6, Beercan's big bro.

review at dyxum: http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/detail.asp?IDLens=52

cheaper than beercan, may be more difficult to find one, but really really worth to search.

I was in the same situation as you, beercan is so popular in this forum, it's quite difficult to get one at good condition and will cost you 350++.

If I spent 400 for beercan, I will save some money to buy 70-300G. Just my opinon.

 

[blacked]

Actually, I spotted 1 Beercan and 1 Big Beercan @ The Camera Hospital (Sunshine Plaza).
and 1 more Big Beercan opposite Pennisular Plaza on the 2nd floor (The one selling camera bags), didnt take note of the shop name.

Take note: Saw this on 14thMay2009, so by the time i am posting, i do not know if it is still available. Those really interested can take a walk.

 

[sherchoo]

I think there is a reason why the beercan is more popular than the 'big' beercan. If you search thru ebay, the price diffrence is also apparent.

 

[stevenhasanuddin]

Hi, im also a new a200 user, im also considering of what will be the next lens to upgrade from kit 1870..

Btw how much is minolta 50 1.7 now?

 

[Galdor]

Hi, im also a new a200 user, im also considering of what will be the next lens to upgrade from kit 1870..

Btw how much is minolta 50 1.7 now?

About S$200. Depending on condition.

 

[stevenhasanuddin]

About S$200. Depending on condition.

Can u think any other option for prime lens thats cheaper than minolta 50 1.7? I will use it mainly for potrait i think.. Thanks..

 

[Galdor]

Can u think any other option for prime lens thats cheaper than minolta 50 1.7? I will use it mainly for potrait i think.. Thanks..

Only the 28mm f2.8 & 50mm f1.7 are around this price, the rest are way above it. These are the cheapest I would say. Unless you can wait for the new 50mm f1.8 DT, but not sure when it'll reach our shores though.

 

[stevenhasanuddin]

Only the 28mm f2.8 & 50mm f1.7 are around this price, the rest are way above it. These are the cheapest I would say. Unless you can wait for the new 50mm f1.8 DT, but not sure when it'll reach our shores though.

How much is 28 2.8? Is it sony or minolta? Wah, maybe thats a better option, which I can use for landscape (wide) and also potrait..