help,what lens

[tottymort]

i want a lens for my sony a300,i want 300mm or more,i bought a sony 75-300mm f4.5-5.6,
i don't rate this much and would like a bigger lens,i bought a 500mm mirror lens which i have took some good pics with but i would like something with af as i am new to it i should have about £500 to spend in a couple of weeks but ther are that many i have not a clue what to get,i like birds and wildlife

[Dodge]

Hi Totty,

Not too long ago I bought a Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM and love it to bits. It's great for outdoor pics with decent light. I was lucky to get mine second hand at a good price, but it is available new for around your budget, give or take 50 quid. Being a 'G' lens, a definate upgrade too to what you have. I was blown away by it compared to the sony kit lenses I had previously been using.

Good review here : Sony 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 G SSM review
Dedicated Flickr group for this lens : Flickr: Sony 70-300 G Lens
User Reviews : Sony*AF 70-300 F4.5-5.6 G SSM Reviews at Dyxum.com

Heres a few sample shots I have using it on a350 body, hope its all useful info and gives you some food for thought.

[PWhite214]

I have been looking at the Tamron 200-500MM lens. It sells for about $1000 USD here in the states. I could be interested in the Sigma 50-500MM if I find it for the right price.

I have a Sigma 400MM f5.6 prime. I keep thinking that an extra 100MM would be nice.

A look at the Dyxum Lens Database might help you. A-mount lens database (lenses for Minolta and Sony DSLR cameras)

Phil

[DonSchap]

The TAMRON SP AF 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD would be the perfect lens for what you have described and your modest budget.

If you can get to one, check it out and its surprising lightweight (42oz), compared to a 50-500mm f/4.5 lens (64 oz)

[PWhite214]

Yes Don, it was some of your photos that brought the Tamron lens to my attention. Looks like a great tool.

Phil

[tottymort]

Minolta AF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 APO is this lens any good

[tottymort]

them pictures are stunning dodge,where in northumberland are you from?

[PWhite214]

I have a Minolta 100-300mm AF. Not sure if it is APO, but really enjoy using it.

Taken in March:

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Phil

[Dodge]

Originally Posted by tottymort

them pictures are stunning dodge,where in northumberland are you from?

Sunny Blyth mate, by the sea just a bit north of Newcastle.

[PWhite214]

I am sure my Minolta 100-300mm is not APO. I checked by looking on ebay at the photos. I do love this lens, though wonder if the APO is significantly better.

Phil