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  • #52
    Thecageyone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,756 ✭✭✭Thecageyone


    I have some lenses up for sale on adverts, anyone looking for the 18-70mm kit lens, or a semi-busted 70-300 sigma [MF works fine, AF is choked, though does work with a bit of fiddling] I might also let go of my prized minolta 50mm f/1.8.


    Goign where I should have gone in the first place, to an old Nikon.


  • #53
    Kbeg3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 679 ✭✭✭Kbeg3


    Thecageyone wrote: »

    Goign where I should have gone in the first place, to an old Nikon.

    Making the same move as I made :)


  • #54
    Thecageyone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,756 ✭✭✭Thecageyone


    What do you use nowadays?

    I think I was just unlucky with my Sony. It got one light knock and all went hay-wire. I've discussed it with other Sony users who've had their cam's fall from a height, and not a bother. It's a pity as I had just begun o build up some gear for it. I have all the range I need for the moment. but no good if the camera isn't fully functioning as it should. It makes every shot unnecessarily harder.

    Looking at D80/D200 - think I'll pass on D60 models.

    Don't suppose anyone wants to trade Nikon lenses for Sony ones?


  • #55
    Kbeg3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 679 ✭✭✭Kbeg3


    Thecageyone wrote: »
    What do you use nowadays?

    A D300. Had a Sony a100, was my first DSLR.


  • #56
    Thecageyone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,756 ✭✭✭Thecageyone


    Nice! Would love one of those ... some day :cool:


  • #57
    heliguyheliguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 915 ✭✭✭heliguyheliguy


    check out http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/index.asp for all you need to know about Alpha/Minolta lenses.
    And dont give up on alpha yet its a great system, have you looked at sigma or tamron lenses they offer great value, its just a matter of checking the reviews for the best value for what you need/want.

    my gear
    a700
    sigma 18-250mm
    sigma 70-200mm 2.8
    minolta 50mm 1.7
    minolta 35-70mm macro
    minolta 100-300mm (for sale)
    HVL-F58AM
    redsnapper tripod (great value check them out LINK)
    A couple of lowepro bags and a crumpler 5 million dollar thats for sale


  • #58
    Thecageyone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,756 ✭✭✭Thecageyone


    I wouldn't be giving up on it only my camera is actually knackered, it took one light drop and the sensor is out of place and the SSS is shot. One of the reasons I went for an Alpha, the steady shot, now no use.

    It takes great pics alright, for such a cheap cam - especially with the 50mm attached. I'm pretty sure it shares the same sensor as the Nikon D80? Far as I know, Sony designed it and sold it to Nikon. I'm looking to sell lenses atm, not buy them. Or a direct swap for a Nikon lens.


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