Sony 18-135 or 18-200
Jun 17, 2018 14:43:05 #
Looking for input. I'm wrestling with the idea of replacing the kit 16-50 and and 55-210 lenses with a single, all-purpose lens. Reading the onlilne reviews doesn't really help a lot, so I'm looking for some input from real users of each lens to solicit opinions. I like the reach of the 18-200, but I'm worried about image quality--that is, soft images at both extreme ends. On the other hand, I'm wondering if 135mm is enough, or would a 1.4 or 2.0 lens converter work? One is reasonably priced, the other quite a bit more expensive, but is it worth the extra $300.00? Thanks in advance.
Jun 17, 2018 15:02:16 #
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Jun 17, 2018 15:18:38 #
sorry I didn't pay att. to you asking about the sony lens. I would think it would depend on what you shoot most often.
Jun 17, 2018 15:29:38 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Looking for input. I'm wrestling with the idea of... (show quote)
I use a Sony 18-250,it is a great walk around lens. The Image quality is very good for a zoom lens. I found it works very well in most situations. Most of the time I really don't have the need for anything else.I do have lenses that are sharper however, they are prime lenses and don't have the versatility of the zoom but are better in dim light. I have attached a picture taken with it in dim light. If I recall correctly it's SOOC.
Jun 17, 2018 16:24:11 #
philo wrote:
I have the 18-200 and think it is a great lens.
How is it for sharpness at both extreme ends, especially at full zoom. Some wide range zooms tend to be a bit soft at both ends.
Jun 17, 2018 16:25:20 #
polonois wrote:
I use a Sony 18-250,it is a great walk around lens. The Image quality is very good for a zoom lens. I found it works very well in most situations. Most of the time I really don't have the need for anything else.I do have lenses that are sharper however, they are prime lenses and don't have the versatility of the zoom but are better in dim light. I have attached a picture taken with it in dim light. If I recall correctly it's SOOC.
I haven't heard of the Sony 18-250. Is that an older lens? Takes a nice, sharp image, though. Also, is that an A-mount or E-mount?
Jun 17, 2018 16:26:01 #
the hiker wrote:
I have the tamron 18 to 270 and really like it.
The Tamron 18-300 might be another choice, too.
Jun 17, 2018 16:32:09 #
Wingpilot wrote:
How is it for sharpness at both extreme ends, especially at full zoom. Some wide range zooms tend to be a bit soft at both ends.
Greg, I've long been of the impression that it's the base nature of wide range zooms to be soft on one or both ends, but you use the term "Some". So, there are "some" that are sharp from beginning to end? _Van
Jun 17, 2018 16:54:55 #
le boecere wrote:
Greg, I've long been of the impression that it's the base nature of wide range zooms to be soft on one or both ends, but you use the term "Some". So, there are "some" that are sharp from beginning to end? _Van
Didn’t mean to include “some.” Just “wide range......”
Jun 17, 2018 18:38:20 #
Wingpilot wrote:
I haven't heard of the Sony 18-250. Is that an older lens? Takes a nice, sharp image, though. Also, is that an A-mount or E-mount?
It's an a mount. It does well at both ends of the zoom.
Jun 17, 2018 18:45:51 #
Wingpilot wrote:
How is it for sharpness at both extreme ends, especially at full zoom. Some wide range zooms tend to be a bit soft at both ends.
Attached is a cat bird taken at full zoom.
The image is cropped rather heavy.
Jun 17, 2018 19:29:11 #
Looks like it does well, but I would need an E-mount lens. I'd prefer to not deal with lens adapters.
Jun 17, 2018 20:30:47 #
polonois wrote:
Attached is a cat bird taken at full zoom.
The image is cropped rather heavy.
The image is cropped rather heavy.
It was brought to my attention that the exif data shows a 750 mm 35mm equivalent on the cat bird picture. I must have had a 2X Tele on the 18-250mm for the pic and didn't realize it.Sorry for mistake.
Jun 17, 2018 23:24:46 #
polonois wrote:
It was brought to my attention that the exif data shows a 750 mm 35mm equivalent on the cat bird picture. I must have had a 2X Tele on the 18-250mm for the pic and didn't realize it.Sorry for mistake.
You're right. It does show that. No problem, though. Nice pic.
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