Which SONY Alpha camera do you own?

[DonSchap]

With the 10 models "currently" out there, which SONY DSLR(s) do you own?

[geekgirl415]

We bought ours in 2006 for a trip.

[mcdeegan]

I started with an A100 and when I overused the shutter button (too many sports photos ) and had to put it in the shop I upgraded to an A350 (because I could not wait 6 weeks for the camera). I have a Sigma 50-500 lens so went with Sony line when I made the initial switch to digitial.

[DonSchap]

That SIGMA 50-500mm f/4 lens is a beast!

Have you considered looking at the Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 (Model I), at about half the weight?



It might just save your back. Whoa!

[Snuffy]

I have the Sony Alpha 700.

I so very much love my camera!

[mcdeegan]

Originally Posted by DonSchap

That SIGMA 50-500mm f/4 lens is a beast!

Have you considered looking at the Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 (Model I), at about half the weight?



It might just save your back. Whoa!

I don't really mind it as I use a monpod and tend to stay pretty stationary at a game. But I have been having a problem with it freezing up on me. Had it in the shop once when I first bough the A100, now need to bring it back in because not working with A350. I also have a Tameron 200-500mm/5-6.3 lens.

I need a fast long lens I think as I do sports photography (see my website). I was on the B&H website today but I think I already have the longest lenses available for the Sony.

[DonSchap]

Yeah ... SONY is a little shy on the SPORTS glass. The Minolta AF 400mm f/4.5 APO is about the fastest light lens that was made. If you find one of these ... it is worth it. I think Labellecameras.com (<- click here) may have one around, but I'm not sure.

The alternative, which is turning out to be a rather "hot" lens is the new SONY 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM lens. It is smaller than the SIGMA 50-500, but pretty much guaranteed to work on your A350. It is stated to be extremely sharp and acceptably quick on the focus.

Another lens, but has a killer price, can be had at B&H Video. It is a Minolta 600mm f/4(n) APO HS (<- click here) lens, one of the finest and largest Minolta ever constructed for general use. SONY is also ready to release a new Super Telephoto ... which I believe to be a 500mm f/4 (but they are not saying). I am sure it will be similarly priced as the 600mm f/4. If you do buy one of these lenses, I would suggest trading in the A350 and picking up the A900 to put on the end of it, so you can milk that baby for all its optically worth.

[majewski]

I have a A200 since february and I´m enjoying it.

[bmcguirk]

I started out witth the 100 and have since added the 700. I think they are great cameras! Next up will be a lens or 2 that Don has recommended.

[ChristopherCoy]

I've enjoyed reading this thread, and indeed it is nice to see something other than Canon or Nikon in a thread. I looked at the Sony A200, (if that is the one that is comparable to the E520) and I liked it just as well. There was really only one or two features that made me decide on the E520 instead, but for the life of me, I can't remember what it was. Perhaps the 'live view'.... I can't remember.