Marcus5N

Many  thanks, guys! Looks like I will be going for one of the macros mentioned. I assume a lens like the Sigma 150 could also be used as a moderate tele, right?

How about the 16-50 f/2.8 SSM? Great,sharp and fast lens, and weathersealed. A little more than your budget, but worth considering IMHO.

If you tend to shoot at 50mm minimum, then this lens should never have been a consideration in the first place I guess. But it's an excellent lens capable of capturing sharp shots, great color...

hi everybody, Recently used the  A77 and 16-50mm SSM to capture some pics of butterflies. While not a macro lens, the 16-50 performed well, and having 24mp to play and crop with helps of course....

One of my first try-outs with the cheap but fun Sony 50 f1.8 SAL, mounted on my A77. Shot in RAW and cropped, converted in B/W with Nik's Silver Efex Pro.

A77 with 50mm f/1.8 SAL. Cheap and fun little lens!

Hi all, Switched back to SLR a month ago after a happy 1-year relationship with the NEX 5N, mainly because I missed the speed, built-in EVF and hotshot. Now the happy owner of the A77, the 16-50...

You'll get image stabilization on all Sony SLTs.

we were there on honeymoon in 2001. Magical place! Your photos definitely do it justice. The photo of the sharks ... These look like blacktip reef sharks to me, not lemon sharks. Quite a few of...