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Question regarding lense
Mar 13, 2022 16:31:20 #
I shoot with a Sony 77a Markii. I have been searching for a bigger lense as I do a lot of wildlife and waterfowl. I saw a member in the forum who recommended mpb to somebody else about equipment.
I found a used Sigma 120 - 400, a mount ( very hard to find as my understanding is Sony is going to start doing away with a mount) on MPB. It is in good condition and is described as having light dust in the lense which will not impact quality of photos. 349$
My question is, does light dust impact the quality of the photo??
I have never bought used lenses so I am pretty much watching what folks here say. I appreciate all your constructive input. Thanks so much.
Oh I am using a Sony kit lense that came with my 350a back in mid 2000's, so an upgrade is obviously needed. It is a 70 - 300, but my camera has button to increase focal length 1.4x or 2.0x. I use this feature frequently and do get decent results, however, I realize a lense is needed...again thanks for your input.
I found a used Sigma 120 - 400, a mount ( very hard to find as my understanding is Sony is going to start doing away with a mount) on MPB. It is in good condition and is described as having light dust in the lense which will not impact quality of photos. 349$
My question is, does light dust impact the quality of the photo??
I have never bought used lenses so I am pretty much watching what folks here say. I appreciate all your constructive input. Thanks so much.
Oh I am using a Sony kit lense that came with my 350a back in mid 2000's, so an upgrade is obviously needed. It is a 70 - 300, but my camera has button to increase focal length 1.4x or 2.0x. I use this feature frequently and do get decent results, however, I realize a lense is needed...again thanks for your input.
Mar 13, 2022 17:27:38 #
I use a Minolta 100-400 APO on my Sony A65 and my Sony 77a Markii. It works fine and produces tack sharp images. I bought mine new many years ago and used it on a Minolta 9XI. You can pick up one in excellent quality used for 200 to 300 dollars.
Mar 13, 2022 23:23:06 #
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Mar 13, 2022 23:33:28 #
I have found MPB's representation as to the condition and functionality of the used gear they sell to be spot on. In addition you have a seven-day no questions asked return period for you to try the lens yourself.
BTW almost every lens has some dust in it most often with no impact on image quality.
https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2011/08/the-apocalypse-of-lens-dust/#:~:text=Every%20lens%20has%20dust%20inside,and%20then%20go%20take%20pictures
For a longer reach, which many consider necessary for serious bird photography, there is the Tamron 150-600 G1 in A mount, but it's more expensive (MPB is listing one now). The even better G2 in A mount, having had a very brief production run, is rare but does appear from time to time on eBay. (I don't believe Sigma ever produced their 150-600 Contemporary in A mount.)
https://www.kenrockwell.com/tamron/150-600mm.htm
https://www.dxomark.com/tamron-sp-150-600mm-f5-6-3-di-vc-usd-g2-review-affordable-tele-zoom/
BTW almost every lens has some dust in it most often with no impact on image quality.
https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2011/08/the-apocalypse-of-lens-dust/#:~:text=Every%20lens%20has%20dust%20inside,and%20then%20go%20take%20pictures
For a longer reach, which many consider necessary for serious bird photography, there is the Tamron 150-600 G1 in A mount, but it's more expensive (MPB is listing one now). The even better G2 in A mount, having had a very brief production run, is rare but does appear from time to time on eBay. (I don't believe Sigma ever produced their 150-600 Contemporary in A mount.)
https://www.kenrockwell.com/tamron/150-600mm.htm
https://www.dxomark.com/tamron-sp-150-600mm-f5-6-3-di-vc-usd-g2-review-affordable-tele-zoom/
Mar 13, 2022 23:41:49 #
Creative Images by Judy wrote:
Doe the auto focus work?
Yes , no problems
Mar 14, 2022 00:45:07 #
Mar 14, 2022 07:06:32 #
Creative Images by Judy wrote:
I shoot with a Sony 77a Markii. I have been search... (show quote)
I have relied on information posted here to help guide me through the forest of available lenses with good results. The info here has been eye opening.
https://www.dyxum.com/lenses/index.asp
Mar 14, 2022 08:10:48 #
Mar 14, 2022 09:07:36 #
Lucian
Loc: From Wales, living in Ohio
Just a reminder, there is no "E" on the end of the word Lens.
Mar 14, 2022 09:53:04 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Don, the 2nd son wrote:
I have relied on information posted here to help guide me through the forest of available lenses with good results. The info here has been eye opening.
https://www.dyxum.com/lenses/index.asp
https://www.dyxum.com/lenses/index.asp
Yes, dyxum site is a great resource, not scientific evaluations, but plenty of actual (claimed) user input on a very large number of A mount and some E mount lenses. I've used it many times.
Mar 14, 2022 10:30:52 #
FYI...Sony dumped A-mount a while back...no longer sold by them anymore as new.
If you want the best long zoom lens you can get for your A-mount...keep an eye out for the stellar Sony 70-400mm II lens. Native is always best...even on an A-Mount.
Old Minolta's are still nice...but Sony was designing for their specific bodies near the end of the A-mount line.
The 70-400mm was the pinnacle of said design.
If you want the best long zoom lens you can get for your A-mount...keep an eye out for the stellar Sony 70-400mm II lens. Native is always best...even on an A-Mount.
Old Minolta's are still nice...but Sony was designing for their specific bodies near the end of the A-mount line.
The 70-400mm was the pinnacle of said design.
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Mar 14, 2022 10:50:58 #
Creative Images by Judy wrote:
I shoot with a Sony 77a Markii. I have been search... (show quote)
For your entertainment. Why is it that so many with photography as a hobby don't know how to spell the basic parts?
Mar 14, 2022 10:53:32 #
An interesting read from Lens Rentals on the development of the camera lens as we know them.
https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2022/02/a-brief-history-of-early-lenses-part-1/
https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2022/02/a-brief-history-of-early-lenses-part-1/
Mar 14, 2022 10:58:52 #
Canisdirus wrote:
FYI...Sony dumped A-mount a while back...no longer sold by them anymore as new.
If you want the best long zoom lens you can get for your A-mount...keep an eye out for the stellar Sony 70-400mm II lens. Native is always best...even on an A-Mount.
Old Minolta's are still nice...but Sony was designing for their specific bodies near the end of the A-mount line.
The 70-400mm was the pinnacle of said design.
If you want the best long zoom lens you can get for your A-mount...keep an eye out for the stellar Sony 70-400mm II lens. Native is always best...even on an A-Mount.
Old Minolta's are still nice...but Sony was designing for their specific bodies near the end of the A-mount line.
The 70-400mm was the pinnacle of said design.
The price is astronomical compared to what the OP is talking about. "Native is always best" is so 20th century, but native A mount glass is still available from retailers -- I wonder why.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Sony%2070%20400mm%20F%204%205.6%20G%20Ssm%20Ii&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&ap=Y&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz7uRBhDRARIsAFqjulk4VLtlcmFEyxUXmWZOB2GPZNcixDVAAEmyIVLuazdH5sLx8Uma9asaAoo6EALw_wcB
Mar 14, 2022 11:08:58 #
BobHartung wrote:
For your entertainment. Why is it that so many with photography as a hobby don't know how to spell the basic parts?
If someone makes a typo (we have all done that) or otherwise does not know correct spelling, who cares? We' re here to discuss all things photographic not criticise nor bring attention to anyone's minor spelling errors.
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