Chimere

Perhaps you look at the Sigma equivalent. It seems to have a better rating. Also the macro performance of the Sigma might be a bonus. The difference between the two might be minimal. Try both...

Have compared hands on both the A55 and A58. The difference in the LCD's IQ is hardly noticeable - you would not know it if not having read about it. The sensor IQ is noticeable better, specially...

I would question if many of the bridge cameras have external microphone inputs. Half of them even do not have hot shoes. Built-in mikes often record camera noise. It would be mix the market does...

Here are several shots with my Sigma 105/2.8 in scales 1:1 and 1:2, with f-stops down to 45. Not a lab test, it appears to me that around f-30 the pictures IQ gets softer, but is still very useable...

To get deep DOF I would not be afraid of "diffraction" of closed down apertures - have run (non laboratory test) up to f-45, with my Sigma 105 / 2.8 without noticing any decay in sharpness. I will...

Thanks for your regular posts, letting us in into your whereabouts. Which is the semi fast long lens you would be looking at ? Chimere

I think you made a good choice. You will see that at high ISO she really shines. Enjoy and keep us posted. Chimere

Unless you are into sports and BIF's, HQ video, I would suggest the A58 (or A57, A55 if your wallet has a hole ..) but avoid the short kit lens. Get  the 18..135 mm instead (which is more expensive...

While I would not dispute the upgrade rating for the A77, I feel like you concerning the A55. Makes lovely pictures, which is what counts. The remaining features of the A77 - who of us takes the...

Beautiful shots of beautiful, happy people, captured by a good mind and eye! Very nice work: thoughtful composition, good placements of DOF, gentle rendering of colors, original ideas. The shots...

Thank you.

There appear to exist different Sony versions of the Tamron 200-500, such as A08M, A08N, A08E ... Can somebody explain the meaning of these indexes ? Thanks, Chimere

May be in the past ? but not so anymore. In many cameras the main sensor is in operation full time to provide the data for live-view in their EVF's. Chimere

So, the real question then may be: are you still smiling ? Chimere

Maybe she is disgusted with you holding hands with lenses and cams all the time ? Perhaps put all your Sony stuff on e-bay, and see if that puts a smirk on her lovely face ? Chimere

Thank you for your feed back. I will find a copy and run some tests. Cheers, Chimere

Your proposition might be alright. However, I travel much, and will have a hard time to decide what to take along, and which lens to leave at home. Your shot of the black bird (Cormorant ?) is...

Presently I use the Sony 8/500 Reflex for wild life shots. While I have some good results obtained with it, at times that lens seems to lack sharpness, more often at short distances. Focus...

Thanksto all for the advice given. It looks like that I need pretty deep pockets. Chimere

This being a Sony tech forum, I did not find a need to mention the Alfa mount to be a must. There is no option to adapt Canon lenses to Alfas ? silly question ?