Wat lens are you using on the A100(Help)

demarren123456 · Jan 14, 2007

I have the 18-70,it is an good lens however,I like to have somtinge better.

So wat lens are you using on the A100,and wat do you like about your lens,or dislike.

I get this site from you guys it is great however,I can't see anny three on the bushes hehe.
http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/results.asp?IDLensType=3

still hope you can help me out,it is my first sony dslr,and realy I know nothing about there lences.

Anny help verry muts apriciated.
sorry for my bad english I am dutch.

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thomas goseberg · Jan 14, 2007

demarren123456 said:
I have the 18-70,it is an good lens however,I like to have somtinge
better.

The KM 28-75/2.8 is highly recommended in that range or, in addition to the kit lense, get a 70-210/4 aka (also known as) beercan:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1035&message=19646965

demarren123456 said:
Anny help verry muts apriciated.

muts = much

Greetings to Belgium (I had moules frites yesterday, cooked by myself

))
Thomas

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GeorgeL · Jan 14, 2007

Some of the big dawgs recommended this lens to me, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC IF Macro.
I love it !!!!!
Great price too.
Geo

Double D · Jan 14, 2007

If you don't mind changing lenses, I'd buy some primes

50mm 1.7
135mm 2.8 (I prefer the 100mm 2.0) but it's not cheap...

and:

17-35 2.8-4 (D)
28-135mm 4-4.5
70-210mm 4

Al great lenses and reasonable cheap.

Good luck!

I use: A100 - 17-35 2.8-4.0 D - 28 2.8 - 50 1.4 - 50 1.7 - 28-135 4-4.5 - 50 2.8Macro - 100 2.0 - 100 2.8Macro - 135 2.8 - 70-210 4 75-300 4.5-5.6 - 500 Reflex 8 - Sigma 135-500 4.5-5.6 -

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jmknights · Jan 14, 2007

I'm very new to the dslr ranks, and was looking for a solution to my R1 low light focus, and also for the rather short 120mm lens. Soi I bought a Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 and a Sigma 70-210mm f2.8 and I have on order a Sony 50mm f1.4. I have the R1 for wide angle shots with a great lens...

I can definitely vouch for both of the Sigma's a being very quick in low light, very accurate. But the cost a lot, but not as much as the Sony's or Zeiss.

Eg. 70-210

Eg 24-70

Jim in VT

demarren123456 · Jan 14, 2007

thomas goseberg said:
demarren123456 wrote:
I have the 18-70,it is an good lens however,I like to have somtinge
better.

thomas goseberg said:
The KM 28-75/2.8 is highly recommended in that range or, in addition to the kit lense, get a 70-210/4 aka (also known as) beercan:

I look for it Thank you so muts

thomas goseberg said:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1035&message=19646965

thomas goseberg said:
Anny help verry muts apriciated.

muts = much

Hmm hmm nice when you got invite me

hehe.

thomas goseberg said:
Greetings to Belgium (I had moules frites yesterday, cooked by myself ))

Thomas

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demarren123456 · Jan 14, 2007

Looks like an intresting lens to me.
Do you have an picture taken with thad lens,subject do not matter.
Thanks for the great Info

GeorgeL said:
Some of the big dawgs recommended this lens to me, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC IF Macro.

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Demarren.
Website :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/73737307@N00/sets/ Nikon D70s Kodak P880 Canon S3 IS Canon G7 Sony A100

demarren123456 · Jan 14, 2007

Thanks so muts.
I see you have an 50 2.8Macro with also intrest me.
can you give abit more info about thad lens to.
Is 50mm not abit short for macro.
I mean to close on the subject.
Also is it an 1:1 lens or 1:5 lens.
Thank you

And no it is not an problem to change lences.

Double D said:
If you don't mind changing lenses, I'd buy some primes

Double D said:
50mm 1.7
135mm 2.8 (I prefer the 100mm 2.0) but it's not cheap...

and:

Double D said:
17-35 2.8-4 (D)

28-135mm 4-4.5
70-210mm 4

Double D said:
Al great lenses and reasonable cheap.

Double D said:
Good luck!

Double D said:
I use: A100 - 17-35 2.8-4.0 D - 28 2.8 - 50 1.4 - 50 1.7 - 28-135 4-4.5 - 50 2.8Macro - 100 2.0 - 100 2.8Macro - 135 2.8 - 70-210 4 75-300 4.5-5.6 - 500 Reflex 8 - Sigma 135-500 4.5-5.6 -

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Demarren.
Website :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/73737307@N00/sets/ Nikon D70s Kodak P880 Canon S3 IS Canon G7 Sony A100

demarren123456 · Jan 14, 2007

Wat will cost the sony 50mm 1.7
As I think it is an wonderfull lens for low light and protret.

I set this lences on my list to and look for prises.
Thanks so muts

jmknights said:
I'm very new to the dslr ranks, and was looking for a solution to my R1 low light focus, and also for the rather short 120mm lens. Soi I bought a Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 and a Sigma 70-210mm f2.8 and I have on order a Sony 50mm f1.4. I have the R1 for wide angle shots with a great lens...

jmknights said:
I can definitely vouch for both of the Sigma's a being very quick in low light, very accurate. But the cost a lot, but not as much as the Sony's or Zeiss.

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Demarren.
Website :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/73737307@N00/sets/ Nikon D70s Kodak P880 Canon S3 IS Canon G7 Sony A100

wb9iphameritechnet · Jan 14, 2007

I cary the Kit lens (18-70) but the lens that gets the most workout is the Tamron 28-200.
Followed by the Kit lens.
Followed by the 'Beercan' 70-210
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demarren123456 · Jan 14, 2007

Thanks so muts,Time to get some on-line prises.
thank you.

wb9iphameritechnet said:
I cary the Kit lens (18-70) but the lens that gets the most workout is the Tamron 28-200.

Followed by the Kit lens.
Followed by the 'Beercan' 70-210

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Demarren.
Website :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/73737307@N00/sets/ Nikon D70s Kodak P880 Canon S3 IS Canon G7 Sony A100

MrScary · Jan 14, 2007

--Never mind the English.! Just THINK what you want the Lense for...No Good asking peeps this kind of Question..We are ALL Biased.!!
What are you going to shoot with the lense ? !!!!
Think on that un

So THINK n come back n tell us all what kind of photography you want to do.......is it---Macro---- or ----- Buildings/Landscapes--- or ---- People---- or -- Wildlife....THINK THINK THINK. Then Decide.!!
MrScary (DennisR)
Swansea, Wales. UK

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ctlai · Jan 14, 2007

I had the 18-70 and 75-300 kit lens.. they are good from my standard (newbie from the world of DC).

but I am thinking the new tarmon 18-250mm for travelling

then 50mm/f1.4 prime

KEITH-C · Jan 14, 2007

The new Tamron 18-250mm will be hard to beat as a combination for travelling - don't underestimate the problems caused by trying to carry around a bag full of lenses & changing them while on holiday.

If you are looking for cheap lenses then the Minolta 35-105mm old style lens is hard to beat for good value. It is well made & is sharp & has a manual macro mode. This combined with the kit lens for covering the wider angles is not a bad combination.

Only if you want to shoot wildlife or small architectural detail do you want 300mm & upwards.

Keith-C

demarren123456 · Jan 15, 2007

I like to do landscape and building with the A100

MrScary said:
So THINK n come back n tell us all what kind of photography you want to do.......is it---Macro---- or ----- Buildings/Landscapes--- or ---- People---- or -- Wildlife....THINK THINK THINK. Then Decide.!!

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Demarren.
Website :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/73737307@N00/sets/ Nikon D70s Kodak P880 Canon S3 IS Canon G7 Sony A100

demarren123456 · Jan 15, 2007

ctlai said:
I had the 18-70 and 75-300 kit lens.. they are good from my standard (newbie from the world of DC).

I find the 18-70 abet on the soft in corners,
for landscapes I think there is something better.
thond miss understand me the 1870 is an good lens,but there muts be better.

ctlai said:
but I am thinking the new tarmon 18-250mm for travelling

ctlai said:
then 50mm/f1.4 prime

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Demarren.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/73737307@N00/sets/ Nikon D70s Kodak P880 Canon S3 IS Canon G7 Sony A100

demarren123456 · Jan 15, 2007

Thank you Keth,but I look more for an lens to shoot buildings,and landscape pictures,
sorry I theed included in my thread.

KEITH-C said:
The new Tamron 18-250mm will be hard to beat as a combination for travelling - don't underestimate the problems caused by trying to carry around a bag full of lenses & changing them while on holiday.

KEITH-C said:
If you are looking for cheap lenses then the Minolta 35-105mm old style lens is hard to beat for good value. It is well made & is sharp & has a manual macro mode. This combined with the kit lens for covering the wider angles is not a bad combination.

Only if you want to shoot wildlife or small architectural detail do you want 300mm & upwards.

Keith-C

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Demarren.
Website :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/73737307@N00/sets/ Nikon D70s Kodak P880 Canon S3 IS Canon G7 Sony A100

svensven · Jan 15, 2007

A minolta 50mm is good for scenics if you can find open spaces. It resolves detail into the distance very well.I Didn't try the 1.7 on the a100 yet, just the 1.4, but both should be excellent.The kit lens has a good focal range, but it doesnt resolve fine detail like grass, leaves etc, like a prime can.

KEITH-C · Jan 15, 2007

I'm not sure that I understand your reply.The lens mentioned is 52.5-157.5mm 35mm 'Equivalent' & is quite good for building & landscape shots . Are you looking for a higher quality wide angle zoom ?

Some claim that the new Tamron 17-50 & 17-70 lenses & Sigma 10-20mm are good but I have no personal experience with them.

Keith-C

nslmike · Jan 15, 2007

I have 2 kit ones: 18-70 & 75-300,
fixed lens: Sony 1.4/50,

and planning to buy 2 more:

Tamron 17-50 F2.8
Sony Zeiss 16-80 F3.5-4.5

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