I hope this is the end of my Sony buying. I've mentioned my Sony A6000 for when I want something small. I have the Sony 50mm and 55-210mm lenses, but I wanted something more. After a lot of reading, I discovered that no lens is perfect, but some are extremely expensive. Compromising, I ordered these two lenses.
Meike 6.5mm fisheye - $150
Tamron 18-270mm - $450
I could have paid more or less for a telephoto lens, but the 18-300 has decent reviews and covers a large range, similar to my Nikon 28-300mm. I could easily have spent thousands more to get better quality (and a shorter range), but I expect the Tamron to work for me. When they arrive, I 'll post some pictures. The 55-210mm will eventually go on ebay.
Mac
Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
jerryc41 wrote:
I hope this is the end of my Sony buying. I've mentioned my Sony A6000 for when I want something small. I have the Sony 50mm and 55-210mm lenses, but I wanted something more. After a lot of reading, I discovered that no lens is perfect, but some are extremely expensive. Compromising, I ordered these two lenses.
Meike 6.5mm fisheye - $150
Tamron 18-300mm - $500
I could have paid more or less for a telephoto lens, but the 18-300 has decent reviews and covers a large range, similar to my Nikon 28-300mm. I could easily have spent thousands more to get better quality (and a shorter range), but I expect the Tamron to work for me. When they arrive, I 'll post some pictures. The 55-210mm will eventually go on ebay.
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Congratulations on your new lenses.
jerryc41 wrote:
I hope this is the end of my Sony buying. I've mentioned my Sony A6000 for when I want something small. I have the Sony 50mm and 55-210mm lenses, but I wanted something more. After a lot of reading, I discovered that no lens is perfect, but some are extremely expensive. Compromising, I ordered these two lenses.
Meike 6.5mm fisheye - $150
Tamron 18-300mm - $500
I could have paid more or less for a telephoto lens, but the 18-300 has decent reviews and covers a large range, similar to my Nikon 28-300mm. I could easily have spent thousands more to get better quality (and a shorter range), but I expect the Tamron to work for me. When they arrive, I 'll post some pictures. The 55-210mm will eventually go on ebay.
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Can't seem to find that 18-300 for E-Mount A6000.. Do you have a link??? TIA
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OK.. Thanks...But do not see where it actually says E-Mount...Says Sony/Minolta Alpha DT.. Maybe I am just missing something.. Would be nice to have a 18-300 for the E Mount...Looking forward to some pics..
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OK.. Thanks...But do not see where it actually says E-Mount...Says Sony/Minolta Alpha DT.. Maybe I am just missing something.. Would be nice to have a 18-300 for the E Mount...Looking forward to some pics..
Yeah, I think I made a mistake. I read so many reviews about so many lenses, that I might have ordered the wrong lens. Oh, well. Amazon has easy returns. If only Sony was like Nikon - all lenses fit all DSLRs.
jerryc41 wrote:
Yeah, I think I made a mistake. I read so many reviews about so many lenses, that I might have ordered the wrong lens. Oh, well. Amazon has easy returns. If only Sony was like Nikon - all lenses fit all DSLRs.
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Yes that would be nice... I need to use my A6000 more...But it sure would be nice to have one of those 18-300...Enjoy...
bearwitme wrote:
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Yes that would be nice... I need to use my A6000 more...But it sure would be nice to have one of those 18-300...Enjoy...
Tamron makes only one E-mount zoom, the 18-200mm. I'll have to rethink this.
jerryc41 wrote:
Tamron makes only one E-mount zoom, the 18-200mm. I'll have to rethink this.
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I believe I have this lens (like isaid..Been a while since I used my A6000)...It is a good lens but does focus a little slow in low lit conditions. There seems to be a firmware fix.. I just need to take a look again...I really like the A6000 but just not enough lenses out there for it...
bearwitme wrote:
I really like the A6000 but just not enough lenses out there for it...
Sad, but true. I was able to cancel the Tamron, so I'll use what I have for now.
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
jerryc41 wrote:
I hope this is the end of my Sony buying. I've mentioned my Sony A6000 for when I want something small. I have the Sony 50mm and 55-210mm lenses, but I wanted something more. After a lot of reading, I discovered that no lens is perfect, but some are extremely expensive. Compromising, I ordered these two lenses.
Meike 6.5mm fisheye - $150
Tamron 18-270mm - $450
I could have paid more or less for a telephoto lens, but the 18-300 has decent reviews and covers a large range, similar to my Nikon 28-300mm. I could easily have spent thousands more to get better quality (and a shorter range), but I expect the Tamron to work for me. When they arrive, I 'll post some pictures. The 55-210mm will eventually go on ebay.
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I guess I am confused, I see no Sony 18-300 in an A mount, did you mean another brand for the A mount?
billnikon wrote:
I guess I am confused, I see no Sony 18-300 in an A mount, did you mean another brand for the A mount?
Sony (in my opinion) made a big mistake having A-mount and E-mount lenses. Tamron makes an 18-300mm lens, but it's not E-mount. The same with the 18-270mm. I'll have to get the 18-200mm if I want another lens.
i'm a Sony man, but except for me hx100v, i'm sticking with a-mount cameras.
I ordered an "Excellent+" used 18-200mm Dc-III from KEH - $449.
I have the Tamron 18-270mm on my Canon and I really like it. It is a great walking around lens that takes great pictures. You will really enjoy it.
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