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New Lens

  • 27-04-2009 3:08pm
    #1
    ant_moore123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 156 ✭✭


    Hi

    I got my first DSLR(Sony Alpha350) in January with an 18-70 lens i'm looking for a new lens but to be honest i'm not to sure what to get.

    I want something thats going to give me more zoom and dont want to spend a fortune too, would something like a 18-200 be any use or would i be better off getting something else?

    Also where's the best place to buy on the web?

    Cheers

    Anthony


Comments

  • #2
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    How much do you want to spend?


  • #3
    ant_moore123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 156 ✭✭ant_moore123


    Say €100-€200


  • #4
    AnCatDubh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,393 ✭✭✭AnCatDubh


    You probably need to provide a bit more information. You answered your question as posed - yes an 18-200 will give you more zoom than 18-70 kit but there has to be more to it i'm guessing.

    What will you intend shooting? Portraits / Landscapes / Sports / Nighttime / Gigs and Low light. They all will have different aspects to them on which you'd recommend usage.

    You should also research the forum as this question has been asked many times recently and the search should throw up some results which would give you an idea as to what has suited others.


  • #5
    ant_moore123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 156 ✭✭ant_moore123


    I suppose i'm just looking for a all rounder as i've not got that serious yet, i want to just get used to the camera then i'm going to do a course

    I did search but didn't find anything, maybe my search terms were wrong


  • #6
    nilhg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,164 ✭✭✭nilhg


    At the OP's budget it's hard to pass this.


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  • #7
    ant_moore123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 156 ✭✭ant_moore123


    Thanks for the replys

    I have now got some spair cash together and have narrowed it down to this 1 http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=230343024620 or this 1 http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120428220825

    Which would be the best choice?

    Also i would be buying from Ebay and 1 of them is in Hong Kong, would i have to pay customs tax bringing it into Ireland?

    Cheers


  • #8
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    Not able to View eBay at work, so I have no idea as to which lenses are being linked.

    The answer for Duty & VAT is "Probably". It seems that the majority of imports are now getting detected. It is best to factor in these fees when looking at any purchase outside the EU.

    ***MOD*** Please remember that discussion of avoidance of VAT & Duty is covered in the charter. Breaches of this will be rewarded with a break away from the forum.


  • #9
    Tallon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,565 ✭✭✭✭Tallon


    ant_moore123 wrote: »
    I did search but didn't find anything, maybe my search terms were wrong

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055575335


  • #10
    Dublin_Gunner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,692 ✭✭✭Dublin_Gunner


    ant_moore123 wrote: »
    Thanks for the replys

    I have now got some spair cash together and have narrowed it down to this 1 http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=230343024620 or this 1 http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120428220825

    Which would be the best choice?

    Also i would be buying from Ebay and 1 of them is in Hong Kong, would i have to pay customs tax bringing it into Ireland?

    Cheers

    The first one you linked to is the same as posted by nilhg. Its a bit cheaper on e-bay, but to be honest I'd rather purchase from the distributor linked in nilhg's post...

    Here's the same lense, but from a seller in Cork €159
    Sigma 70-300


  • #11
    Tallon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,565 ✭✭✭✭Tallon


    I was looking at these today...

    http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/660561/art/sony/sal-75300-75-300-mm-f-4-5.html

    € 242

    Sony_Sony-SAL-75300-75-300mm-f-4.5-5.6_300x250_s.jpg




    And this....

    http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/660585/art/sony/sal-55200-55-200-mm-f-4-5.html

    € 222

    T_625797.jpeg


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  • #12
    ant_moore123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 156 ✭✭ant_moore123


    Dublin_Gunner wrote: »
    The first one you linked to is the same as posted by nilhg. Its a bit cheaper on e-bay, but to be honest I'd rather purchase from the distributor linked in nilhg's post...

    Here's the same lense, but from a seller in Cork €159
    Sigma 70-300

    Thats for a Nikon not sony

    I think its a different one aswell as its not the APO model(what ever that means).

    Is there much of a difference?


  • #13
    ant_moore123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 156 ✭✭ant_moore123


    CabanSail wrote: »
    Not able to View eBay at work, so I have no idea as to which lenses are being linked.

    The answer for Duty & VAT is "Probably". It seems that the majority of imports are now getting detected. It is best to factor in these fees when looking at any purchase outside the EU.

    ***MOD*** Please remember that discussion of avoidance of VAT & Duty is covered in the charter. Breaches of this will be rewarded with a break away from the forum.


    1st one is a Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG MACRO €173.00 from Hong Kong

    2nd one is a TAMRON AF 18-200 Di II €207 from UK


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