help needed picking zoom lens for sony a200

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i'm interested in buying a new zoom lens for my sony a200. i've been shooting with a sony 28mm prime lens but i've been getting into street photography recently and i'm finding this lens completely unsuitable for the job.

so....i'm looking for a zoom lens, probably up to 200/300mm, costing a max of £300/£350, any suggestions?

thanks!:)
 
You are in a bit of a no mans lands budget wise. It is over the budget end i.e. Sigma and Tamron 70-300's, but under the next step up which would be the Sony 70-300 G SSM.

For slightly shorter focal lengths there are the second hand Minolta 70-210 Beercan or a Tamron 55-200.
You should be able to get a Beercan for between £120 & £160. The Tamron will cost from about £80 new.
 
just remember, with the 28mm you will be fairly inconspicous.
Stick a long lens on and you will stick out a lot more.

Have you considered a prime in the range of 50-135?
 
for street stuff the beercan is quite conspicuous, maybe go for the tamron 55-200mm? Can get it for £79 from bristol cameras.

If you want 300mm reach as said above there is a big gap price wise between the tamron and sigma 70-300mm and the sony 70-300mm G.
 
I can highly reccomend the Tamron lens. The quality of pictures i have taken with it are great. according to dyxum it gets better reviews that the Beercan and is half the price.

The only gripe I have with it is that it does feel quite plasticy.
 
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