Should I get dual lens kit?

red_ryder · 5th September 2006

Is it worth it to get the dual lens kit for the Alpha? Is the 70-300mm lens any good, and can I get it much cheaper 2nd hand? Or do you guys have any other recommendations for a telephoto zoom?

smtan24 · 5th September 2006

Originally Posted by red_ryder

Is it worth it to get the dual lens kit for the Alpha? Is the 70-300mm lens any good, and can I get it much cheaper 2nd hand? Or do you guys have any other recommendations for a telephoto zoom?

The Kit lens and the 75-300mm should cover most of your basic needs. If you get a second hand 75-300mm it would be much cheaper but you need to know how to check the lens for defects.

zcf · 5th September 2006

Actually you can get both kits (KM one) cheaper at B&S forum.

from some feedback, 75-300mm is good from 75-200mm, 200-300mm seem not too sharp though.

Other good tele lens are (in sequence of less ex to more ex):
70-210mm f/4 (so call beer can)
100-300mm APO f/4.5-5.6
500mm f/8 mirror lens
100-400mm APO f/4.5-6.7
80-200mm f/2.8 APO
70-200mm f/2.8 APO SSM
You can check these website for more lens information
photozone
http://old.photodo.com/nav/prodindex.html
http://dyxum.com/lenses/index.asp

red_ryder · 5th September 2006

What is the price of a Alpha kit (cash) at shops like Alan Photo or Mscolor? It should be cheaper than Comex ($1799) right?

zcf · 5th September 2006

Not sure, have to wait for others reply, heard it's slightly cheaper at MS Colour, not available at AP yet.
But not sure they come with the GPS thing in Comex or not.

red_ryder · 5th September 2006

Ok, I called up MS to ask. Body only is selling for $1450, free GPS and 1GB card. Kit is $1750, free bag+GPS+1GB card. No difference in price whether paying cash or credit. Looks like the price is not much different from the RRP by Sony. Wonder if other places can give better price without the freebies.

HydroPoP · 8th September 2006

Originally Posted by red_ryder

Ok, I called up MS to ask. Body only is selling for $1450, free GPS and 1GB card. Kit is $1750, free bag+GPS+1GB card. No difference in price whether paying cash or credit. Looks like the price is not much different from the RRP by Sony. Wonder if other places can give better price without the freebies.

I got an e-quote from MS A100 kit is "$1730(inc.gst) free 2G Cf card high spped, bag,GPS system as advertisement"

5th September 2006	#1
red_ryder Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 298	Should I get dual lens kit? Is it worth it to get the dual lens kit for the Alpha? Is the 70-300mm lens any good, and can I get it much cheaper 2nd hand? Or do you guys have any other recommendations for a telephoto zoom?

5th September 2006	#3
zcf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 270 degree of Singapore Posts: 6,684	Re: Should I get dual lens kit? Actually you can get both kits (KM one) cheaper at B&S forum. from some feedback, 75-300mm is good from 75-200mm, 200-300mm seem not too sharp though. Other good tele lens are (in sequence of less ex to more ex): 70-210mm f/4 (so call beer can) 100-300mm APO f/4.5-5.6 500mm f/8 mirror lens 100-400mm APO f/4.5-6.7 80-200mm f/2.8 APO 70-200mm f/2.8 APO SSM You can check these website for more lens information photozone http://old.photodo.com/nav/prodindex.html http://dyxum.com/lenses/index.asp __________________ Sony Alpha 700 hobbyist

5th September 2006	#4
red_ryder Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 298	Re: Should I get dual lens kit? What is the price of a Alpha kit (cash) at shops like Alan Photo or Mscolor? It should be cheaper than Comex ($1799) right?

5th September 2006	#5
zcf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 270 degree of Singapore Posts: 6,684	Re: Should I get dual lens kit? Not sure, have to wait for others reply, heard it's slightly cheaper at MS Colour, not available at AP yet. But not sure they come with the GPS thing in Comex or not. __________________ Sony Alpha 700 hobbyist

5th September 2006	#6
red_ryder Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 298	Re: Should I get dual lens kit? Ok, I called up MS to ask. Body only is selling for $1450, free GPS and 1GB card. Kit is $1750, free bag+GPS+1GB card. No difference in price whether paying cash or credit. Looks like the price is not much different from the RRP by Sony. Wonder if other places can give better price without the freebies.