Which walk around lens do you own?

[doomslayerz]

the only new ones available are f/1.4 by sony.
interesting comparison here :think:
http://www.alphamountworld.com/reviews/sony-50mm-f14-lens-review
the minolta f/1.7 usually goes for $200 abouts~
and minolta f/1.4 $360+-

 

[Watchman64]

I felt the Minolta 50mm to be a little too long for crop camera. I think for A900 it will make a better walkaround. Perhaps the 28mm Minolta or Sigma 30mm gives a wider picture. Anyway, I am waiting for my CZ16-80 which is due to arrive in a week to replace the 18-70kitlens.

 

[aaxiz]

Thanks for the advice.

After reading through, I narrow down to 2 lens

Tamron 17-50 F2.8 - $??
Sony 50mm F1.4 - $450

Will getting the Tamron be more economical for general purpose? Suppose I compensate with lesser aperture compared to Sony 1.4

Still in big dilema for a CNY preparation purchase.....

 

[doomslayerz]

tamron 17-50 f/2.8 is about $600+-
price really varies from shop to shop... so get quotes 1st :thumbsup:

f/2.8 isn't really enough for low light, but of course its better than your kit lens.
cant compare a prime lens with a zoom really, the 50mm should give a sharper image and way smoother bokeh~
if buyin the tamron, be sure to check for back/front focus and get a sharp copy~
cos sending a tamron for servicing is gona take ahwhile as they might send it back to japan or somethin :bsmilie:
http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/47-sony-alpha-aps-c/386-tamron_1750_28_sony

 

[cy_j]

I'd say go still for the Tamron for the versatility

 

[alvinsiowks]

i m looking for my next walk about lens to replace the kit 18-70mm. I also have the 75-300mm.

I am considering between the

1. 18-250mm ($759)
2. 16-105mm ($759)
3. 18-200mm ($999)
4. CZ 16-80 ($1099)

Any comments on the above lens?

 

[doomslayerz]

i m looking for my next walk about lens to replace the kit 18-70mm. I also have the 75-300mm.

I am considering between the

1. 18-250mm ($759)
2. 16-105mm ($759)
3. 18-200mm ($999)
4. CZ 16-80 ($1099)

Any comments on the above lens?

no.1 if u dont want to have to change lenses, and have a slight improvement in IQ compared to the kit lens.
no.4 if u want sharper pics, wider 16mm and better color than ur current kit lens~ :thumbsup:

 

[Watchman64]

i m looking for my next walk about lens to replace the kit 18-70mm. I also have the 75-300mm.

I am considering between the

1. 18-250mm ($759)
2. 16-105mm ($759)
3. 18-200mm ($999)
4. CZ 16-80 ($1099)

Any comments on the above lens?

I went CZ16-80 and couldnt be happier. :thumbsup:

 

[T.A.]

Still using the KM 28-75 f2.8:bsmilie:

 

[s00n]

My travel kit
Sigma 10-20
KM24-105
KM50 f1.7
Sigma70-300

For travel light
Sigma 10-20
KM24-105

 

[photatographer]

Always bring my SAL18250 & SAL50F14 along.

 

[aaxiz]

Always bring my SAL18250 & SAL50F14 along.

same as mine... I always go with SAL18250 mounted, but Minolta 50 F1.7 in my Crumpler. Flash in my car for urgent required access ;p

 

[stasystylez]

anyone know where to get a proper bouncecard?

 

[greferg]

I learn to do it on my own from this website
Try it and you may save quite a lot than buying.
http://abetterbouncecard.com/

 

[stubertsg]

KM 35-105mm pair with KM24F2.8

 

[Macca07]

Hi guys, just started taking up photography... wan to check anyone using sigma 18-200mm DC lens and how isiz?

Thanks

 

[weishengg]

Hi guys, just started taking up photography... wan to check anyone using sigma 18-200mm DC lens and how isiz?

Thanks

not too sure about the sigma 18-200, why not go for the sony/tamron 18-250mm? its a really sharp lens for the incredible zoom range.

 

[andretan]

Got a CZ 16-80 recently...

 

[ghost04]

just got a used tamron 28-200mm
should be my walk-about lens for now while i aim for 28-300mm or 18-250mm...

 

[kingfishers]

i do with 24-70mm CZ and 70-200mmf2.8