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Jan 8 2010 06:20am
Hello!

Currently, I got two lenses: Sony 18-70 mm (F3.5-5.6) and Sigma DG Macro 70-300mm (F4-5.6) [Camera: Sony Alpha 200].

I'm really happy with these lenses, but I feel like I'm missing something. Therefore I'm thinking about buying a new lense.

So far I'm looking at these:
  • Samyang 8 mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye
  • Sony DT 50mm f/1.8

If you got any other lenses that you like, please show them so I make the right choice.

Also, please come with some pro's and con's on theses lenses & which one you'd choose.


btw. I don't have that much money, so I can't afford any Carl Zeiss' lenses ;)


Thanks in advance, and have a great weekend!
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Jan 8 2010 06:44am
oh hai, so u are up to photography now? o.O *sorry me spamor
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Jan 8 2010 07:04am
Quote (PhySal @ 8 Jan 2010 14:44)
oh hai, so u are up to photography now? o.O *sorry me spamor


yeah, been for almost a year now ;) check my photos at www.krigfx.deviantart.com / www.flickr.com/krigfx if you're interested :)
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Jan 8 2010 07:07am
Quote (Kri @ 8 Jan 2010 15:04)
yeah, been for almost a year now ;) check my photos at www.krigfx.deviantart.com / www.flickr.com/krigfx if you're interested :)


u need to travel alot! come visit me bitch! xD was you the whole time, active here on jsp?
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Jan 8 2010 09:46am
definitely cant go wrong with 50mm f/1.8
its saved me so many times in low light situations.

looks like most of your fstop ranges are ideal for outdoors shooting
having a f/1.8 would really help for indoor shooting.

also do you have an external flash? as soon as i picked up my first one it opened up a whole new dynamic to photography.

your next lens will depend heavily on what type of shooting you would like to focus on. (landscapes/portraits/macros/action shots/ etc.)

This post was edited by Academic on Jan 8 2010 09:47am
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Jan 8 2010 09:55am
Quote (PhySal @ Jan 8 2010 03:07pm)
u need to travel alot! come visit me bitch! xD was you the whole time, active here on jsp?


yes he was.


on topic:

I just ordered myself the canon EF 50mm 1.8 ! I`m pretty excited about it since its my first prime lens. I think fisheye´s are super interesting aswell. Might buy a wide angle lens aswell anytime soon. but as academic said, it depends on what you´re focusing on.
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Jan 8 2010 12:44pm
You cant go wrong with a 50mm prime!
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Jan 8 2010 01:56pm
50mm Prime for sure!
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Jan 8 2010 02:38pm
Just curious, but why would you buy a 70-300mm 4-5.6/f when you could get a 28-300mm 3.5-6.3/f for the same price?
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Jan 8 2010 02:42pm
Go get a 50mm! :D
I use it a lot.

Quote (kratos @ 8 Jan 2010 22:38)
Just curious, but why would you buy a 70-300mm 4-5.6/f when you could get a 28-300mm 3.5-6.3/f for the same price?


I think the 28 - 300mm is less sharp and has a 6,3 at 300mm which is too much in my opinion.

This post was edited by Qhotex on Jan 8 2010 02:42pm
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