I am in MD and can make the transaction via our paypal account provided you are willing to sell the lens for $900.
Key is if this lens clearly outperforms my 18-200 mm silver zoom on my A 6000 and the recently introduced 24-240 mm?
Let me know your comments please in a PM.
If you want to share your phone# I can call you so we can discuss this.
Thanks Fred.

Not at this time.

No all my lenses are with Sony alpha mount .

The latest FF cameras ( e.g D 600 ) can also be used in crop mode ( DX) , so you have the best of both worlds . The pixel reduction is not an issue as you start with 24MP.

Mick , suggest you rent the bird lenses ( 70-400 , sigma 150-500) from lensrental.com and judge for yourself the pros and cons : price/weight/IQ/handling. Most of my 70-400 shots are handheld.
Much luck

Hi Mick , there are no issues with the A 65 , it's a great camera , however, the Nikon D 600 full frame is reasonably priced so I was thinking of selling my Sony gear. After testing the D 600 at Best Buy I think I stick with the EVF and the crop sensor ; the A 65 has a few operational advantages such as articulating LCD , 10 fps , auto switch EVF to LCD ,better autofocusing in video mode. If my future work will shift from long range/action/birding type shots to landscaping , portraits, indoor I may reconsider . The 70-400 G lens is simply outstanding and cannot be had anywhere under $1500.

Simon , all sales/pricing communication is to go via PM ( private message ) and no, I am not interested to pursue offers for 50% less than what they sell for on ebay or amazon.Thanks Fred

Here is what I offer for sale :
Sony SLT A 65 body with 18-55 mm kit lens
Sony A DT 16-50 mm f/2.8 , SSM
Sony A 70-400 mm f/4-5.6 ,G lens , SSM
Tamron DI2 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 , piezo ,Sony A mount
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 macro 1:1, Sony A mount
Tamron LD DI 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 ,macro 1:2 , Sony A mount
Kenko auto extension tubes 12, 20,36 mm, Sony A mount
Sony HVL-F 43 AM flash w/case, stand , shoe cord
Guide to Digital Photography by David Bush for Sony A 65
All equipment is like new in original boxes , caps, shades,
strap , 3 batteries, charger.
Send private message if interested.
Total value > $5,300 , however willing to take a beating , even lower than ebay prices .

Add the Tamron 60 mm f2.0 ( internal/non extending focus) whereas the Tamron 90 mm extends about 2" thus negating the working distance advantage vs the 60 mm version.

Thanks Nikonian , I'll buy the 90mm and give it a try. If the lens protrusion makes me too jittery I have 30 days to return it and get the 60...
I know you use a nice ring flash/hand grip. Before buying more gear I want to first try out my adjustable ( shoe mount or wirelesss) flash and monopod . Any experience with such a set-up?
Thanks again.

Nikonian , thanks for your response. Unfortunately I can't verify the WD as I don't have either lens on hand . According to Tamron's data , however, the WD for the 60 and 90 mm is the same because the front element of the 90 mm lens is recessed by 2 " while the 60mm has the glass plane upfront . The Tamron 60 is a more modern design and specifically made for APS-C dslr's.
You mentioned that you don't shoot that close anyway and crop to true macro , so would the 135mm focal lenght ( 90x1.5) be advantageous vs the 60 mm if images are taken from a further distance? . Also the A65 has a quick magnification feature ( 1.4x and 2x , somewhat like a digital zoom or extender) which allows me to get closer images at the same WD .This will reduce the 24MP to 6MP ( 2x magnification) , however. In addition the 90 mm extends by ca. 2.5 " for max magnification while the 60mm is focusing internally so no protrusion and unbalancing.
So given all these factors which one do you advice to chose ?

I want to add a true macro lens to my Sony A65 ( 1.5 crop sensor).
My set-up :
-Tamron 70-300 -macro 1:2 at 3ft( 900mm). To achieve 1:1 I use a 20mm extension tube ; WD still ca. 3 ft.
-To get 1:1 with my 18-55 lens I use the Kenko 36mm extension tube and the WD is ca. 50mm or closer.
So now I need to decide between two trueTamron macro lenses :
60mm DI 11( APS-C sensor) or 90mm (FF sensor).
They both have a 4" WD ( for 1:1) and about the same dimensions , weight and price .
Which one should I chose and why?
Thanks for your input.
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Douglass , thanks for the compliments. I'll try to find more insects bugs etc, around the neighborhood with a new and weak ( guide #20) shoe flash I just ordered. If I don't succeed I'll go for ring light arrangement you use.

Thanks , glad you like it. I wonder if I should submit these to my local camera club ? Competition dead line is next week.
Fred D

Here is a colorful yet unknown spider found in FL and a web image taken in MD.