any sony alpha users here?

seanin4711

Just wondering as nice to network and exchange stories and tips etc.
John.
Alpha a350
28 prime minolta
19-35 tokina wide
35-70 minolta mini beercan
18-70 kit lens(not the best)
70-210 beercan minolta
Very basic flashgun sunpak.
Meike grip.
That's my lot!
Let's be having you!!!
S

dave66

Yup, I'm using a Sony A550 and have a A100 I'm selling as I don't use it anymore. I kind of fell into using Sony as I was a long time Minolta user and had a selection of lenses so made sense to go down the Sony route.

Stephen P

I have an Alpha 200 with kit lens and 70-300 which I don't use enough. I also have the 42AM Flash which I find very good.
I'll probably move up into the mid range Alpha's next year when I get more experience and knowledge.
The images on my pix.ie account are taken with it.

EriT

have a Sony A290 got it two months ago im a complete beginner and haven't had alot of time to use it yet waiting for more free time in the summer have the kit lens 18-55 and a very old Sigma AF lens 70-210 that i bought for buttons on eBay to mess around with

Tallon

I'm an alphaholic

I'd love to give the 28 prime a shot

I have:

50mm f1.7 Minolta
Soligar 19-35 Wide angle
Sigma 70-300
18-70 Kit
More flashes than one needs
Grip
Remote trigger

Also have a few minoltas with original lenses

Salmon Leap

Have an A390, with 18-70 Kit lens, and 70-300mm.

dinneenp

I have a Pentax K-X buy look at other brands every mow and again. The a550 seems very good- flip out screen, good fps, nice specs, very good live view etc. If anyone has it I'd like to know their opinions.

sgarvan

I have an A200 with the kit lens, Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3, Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II and a Sigma EF-530 DG Super TTL Flash.

Want to get a 24-70mm F2.8 for everyday use. Use the 70-200 F2.8 the most for taking shots in the football club

Salmon Leap

sgarvan wrote: »

I have an A200 with the kit lens, Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3, Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II and a Sigma EF-530 DG Super TTL Flash.

How do you find the Sigma 18-200mm?

sgarvan

Salmon Leap wrote: »

sgarvan wrote: »

I have an A200 with the kit lens, Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3, Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II and a Sigma EF-530 DG Super TTL Flash.

How do you find the Sigma 18-200mm?

Its an ok lens, can be a little slow to react at times. For a cheap enough price it is not bad for everyday use

seanin4711

Salmon Leap wrote: »

sgarvan wrote: »

I have an A200 with the kit lens, Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3, Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II and a Sigma EF-530 DG Super TTL Flash.

How do you find the Sigma 18-200mm?

Looking at it seriously any issues with it being loose on the hotshoe?
Also where and how much?
Thanks
john

dave66

dinneenp wrote: »

I have a Pentax K-X buy look at other brands every mow and again. The a550 seems very good- flip out screen, good fps, nice specs, very good live view etc. If anyone has it I'd like to know their opinions.

I have an A550 and like it, the flip out LCD can be handy at times but I'm a little old school and prefer using the viewfinder. Yes has very good FPS (7 fps), good ISO performance, stabilisation is in the body rather than lens. I do find that the sensor attracts dust much more than my A100 did. All the shots on my flickr and blog were shot with the A550

sgarvan

seanin4711 wrote: »

Looking at it seriously any issues with it being loose on the hotshoe?
Also where and how much?
Thanks
john

I bought the flash while in New York. Bought it in B&H Photo.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/515523-REG/Sigma_169_205_EF_530_DG_Super_TTL.html

I have no memory of having any issues with it being loose on the hotshoe

captain_boycott

Have a100 - old but serves its purpose!

plus the 2 kit lens, 18-70 and 75-300. Recently purchased the 1.8 50mm potrait lens - loving it!

also picked up a remote control on ebay for <20 quit - perfect for getting wildlife close-ups!

What I need next is a flash - but on a tight budget - anyone recommend a cheap and cheerful flash unit?

Waking-Dreams

A350
DT16-105mm (DT18-70mm broke after 12 months)
DT35mm
75-300mm

Tripod, remote cable, yada yada

Next in line is the full-frame A850 or A900 and new lenses; sometime in the near future...

bretttp1

A350 18-55 kit lens, and 50mm Minolta f1.7 prime plus other bits and bobs. I bought the sony as I loved the 50mm on my old minolta

Now just looking for the right minolta 'Beer can'

dhaslam

I have the following

KM 5D, 18-70, 75-300
Minolta 50 f1.7, 50 f2.8 Macro, 28-135 , 70-210 f4, 80-200 f2.8, 100-300 APO, 200 f2.8 HS 1.4X Extender
Sigma 12-24, 17-35, 28-200 f3.5-5.6, 180 Macro, 170-500, 300 f4, 2X Extender, EF-500 DG Super
Sony A33 A100
Tamron 28-75 f2.8 XR, 200-500

Rainbowsend

Started off with A100 now have the A700 great camera!

seanin4711

bretttp1 wrote: »

A350 18-55 kit lens, and 50mm Minolta f1.7 prime plus other bits and bobs. I bought the sony as I loved the 50mm on my old minolta

Now just looking for the right minolta 'Beer can'

heavy and hunts a wee bit in low light but BOKEH is savage!
slan
s

seanin4711

bretttp1 wrote: »

A350 18-55 kit lens, and 50mm Minolta f1.7 prime plus other bits and bobs. I bought the sony as I loved the 50mm on my old minolta

Now just looking for the right minolta 'Beer can'

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Minolta-70-210mm-f4-AF-Beercan-lens-Sony-Alpha-Digital-/260770510397?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item3cb722363d#ht_4004wt_1139

salamanca

I've a Sony A200 and a Minolta 800si plus various lenses, etc.

(Also a Canon S90, Pentax ME Super and Olympus Trip 35)

seanin4711

seanin4711 wrote: »

Just wondering as nice to network and exchange stories and tips etc.
John.
Alpha a350
28 prime minolta
19-35 tokina wide
35-70 minolta mini beercan
18-70 kit lens(not the best)
70-210 beercan minolta
Very basic flashgun sunpak.
Meike grip.
That's my lot!
Let's be having you!!!
S

Minolta 28-135 and a sigma ef 500 sg super on the way looking forward to trying both out

http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/Minolta-AF-28-135-F4-4.5_lens38.html

Homer

I got the A55 and have since purchased a nifty fifty 1.8, a 70-300mm and a 15mm fisheye.
Very happy with the camera so far having come from a Canon 40D that was stolen :mad:
Haven't experimented with the full hd autofocus video yet.

Homer

seanin4711

Homer wrote: »

I got the A55 and have since purchased a nifty fifty 1.8, a 70-300mm and a 15mm fisheye.
Very happy with the camera so far having come from a Canon 40D that was stolen :mad:
Haven't experimented with the full hd autofocus video yet.

Homer

Is this camera capable of using the old Minolta lenses?

dave66

seanin4711 wrote: »

Is this camera capable of using the old Minolta lenses?

The Sony Alpha bodies can use Minolta (AKA Konica-Minolta) & 3rd party lenses made for the Dynax (Maxxum in US) range. The older MD & MC (manual focus) Minolta/Rokkor lenses can be used in full manual if you buy an adapter.

Two of the lenses I used with my A550 were originally bought for and used on my Minolta 800si & 500si.

One thing to be careful of, in some cases older sigma lenses designed for Minolta Dynax, can have problems with gears being stripped as the torque on the Sony AF motor is higher than the torque on the original Minolta bodies.

Tallon

Homer wrote: »

a 15mm fisheye.

Is it any use man?

Where did you get it?

seanin4711

dave66 wrote: »

The Sony Alpha bodies can use Minolta (AKA Konica-Minolta) & 3rd party lenses made for the Dynax (Maxxum in US) range. The older MD & MC (manual focus) Minolta/Rokkor lenses can be used in full manual if you buy an adapter.

Two of the lenses I used with my A550 were originally bought for and used on my Minolta 800si & 500si.

One thing to be careful of, in some cases older sigma lenses designed for Minolta Dynax, can have problems with gears being stripped as the torque on the Sony AF motor is higher than the torque on the original Minolta bodies.

Cheers for the sigma info

bretttp1

seanin4711 wrote: »

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Minolta-70-210mm-f4-AF-Beercan-lens-Sony-Alpha-Digital-/260770510397?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item3cb722363d#ht_4004wt_1139

Cheers for that Sean4711 , I should have checked in on this thread earlier its sold now.
Glad to hear you like the lens though

seanin4711

bretttp1 wrote: »

Cheers for that Sean4711 , I should have checked in on this thread earlier its sold now.
Glad to hear you like the lens though

You will find one there!
Uk sellers generally will ship to Ireland
around the £80+ mark plus shipping usually.
Bargain!

seanin4711

www.ffordes.co.uk
I have yet to use it myself but it is great selection of gear for minolta /sony alpha a mount!
slan
john

dmg1982

I've Canon bodies and lenses. How the f**k do I get out of here????

TAXI!

Homer

Tallon wrote: »

Is it any use man?

Where did you get it?

I have it on trial from somebody who bought it and found it wasn't what they were looking for so haven't decided whether to buy it or not yet! Took some photos last weekend and found it wasn't as pronounced as I thought it would be.

Here's one of the shots ...

Tallon

Awwh man, I want it

seanin4711

Very happy with flash (€60 on ebay delivered) wireless and TTL sweet as a nut.
Bought 28-135 off done deal(€50) seller said it was in good nick but it does need a pro cleaning(ie fungus) and zoom needs cleaning also as a wee bit stiff 3/4 the way round but doesnt really impact the pics.
I dont mind spending a few quid and getting it cleaned up as it is one of the best lenses minolta made with the negative of not having any sort of hood,therefore flaring is an issue with it!
http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/Minolta-AF-28-135-F4-4.5_lens38.html

Tallon

seanin4711 wrote: »

Will I rename this thread to Sony Alpha users?(if I can!!!)

Thats what it's called

seanin4711

Tallon wrote: »

Thats what it's called

just thought i might tidy it up a tad!

Tallon

seanin4711 wrote: »

just thought i might tidy it up a tad!

But that IS the name of the thread?!!!