Sony A200 Zoooooooooooom lens help!

[sduk]

Hello, just after a quick bit of advice, for those of you who dont know me I'm Sammy and I recently bought a Sony A200 DSLR.

My question is can anyone recommend a larger lens for me that would allow me to get closer to the action.

I am a complete novice and it is only for a hobby so doesnt need to be top of the range.

Just unsure what to look for and would like to pick up a second hand one to help me.

Thanks guys,

this site is awesome!

Sammy

 

[MarkydeSad]

Sigma 70-300mm

I have one and it's a great lens

 

[sduk]

how much should i be paying for another lens?

would that fit my sony?

 

[MarkydeSad]

Have a look at this link

It tells you all you need to know and it will definitely fit your a200

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1011618

 

[sduk]

excellent thank you! will need to start saving!

 

[Atti]

Alternatively, if you really don't want to spend much, look at the old minolta MA mount lenses, you can pick up some bargains!
Also look at www.dyxum.com for most sony fit lenses!

 

[sduk]

yeah ideally i would like a cheaper lens with a decent zoom that would allow me to practice, i was at Crail Raceway last week and felt my standard A200 lens was not sufficient.

 

[strandville]

Hi Sammy I too a just bought an A200 and I got a Tamron 55mm-200mm lens off ebay for £50, the lens is like new and I'm over the moon with it, check out ebay.

 

[TomWoozle]

I also just bought a Tamron 55-200mm after it being recommended highly, and it was inexpensive. I needed it quick so ordered it new from Bristol Cameras (£89 delivered).

Awaiting it's arrival! There are reviews of the lens available on Dyxum.com.

I have had my A200 almost 2 weeks and also quite quickly felt limited by the 18-70mm kit lens. The 55-200mm seemed like a good idea as it had more zoom but also went wide enough that I could use it for shots of people etc. A bit of an all in one.

 

[Deleted member 11790]

check this out also

http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Product.asp?Product=586&Name=TamronSP-AF70-200mm-F/2.8-Di-LD-(IF)-Macro

 

[Slimbert]

I've got one of these: http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1011874 Very good price at the moment and much better quality than you'd expect for that money!!

Here's the dyxum page for it: http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/detail.asp?IDLens=242 where it scores a very tidy 4.36 out of 5!!

Just don't use it in low light (it sucks!)

 

[TomWoozle]

Slimbert - Yes, fantastic price for it. I checked it a few days ago on WE and it was more. Bummer I ordered it elsewhere now.

 

[heidfirst]

you can cancel it or if it has already shipped return it under DSR.

 

[Slimbert]

Slimbert - Yes, fantastic price for it. I checked it a few days ago on WE and it was more. Bummer I ordered it elsewhere now.

I have noticed the price going up and down on it over the last couple of weeks!

Just to rub it in a little more I went to their showroom about a week ago and bought it brand new/unopened for £55!! Then 2 days later it was £105, now it's down again to £60!! Not sure what's going on with the price but I'm happy I got it when I did!!