Dedicated thread for Alpha-100 shots

[synapseman]

Hi. There is one for KM DSLRs. How about one for the Sony Alpha-100?
(There isn't such a thread is there?)

I kick-start with this one, only my 2nd time using my camera for "real":



ND Grad filter, P mode, DRO+. Sigma 10-20mm. Minimal retouching using Paint Shop Pro X.

Rest of the series here.

[solomon76]

Heh nice stuff
Which lens would you recommend a newbie huh ?
Planning to jump ship from nikon D70

[satay16]

Originally Posted by solomon76 Heh nice stuff Which lens would you recommend a newbie huh ? Planning to jump ship from nikon D70

budget

KM 17-35 2.8-4 + 70-200 f4

or if you want the constant f2.8 alternative:

Sigma 18-50 f2.8 + 70-200 f2.8.

or if you want the luxury ticket:

17-35 f3.5 G + 70-200 f2.8 G

[dr34mc4st3r]

Originally Posted by solomon76 Heh nice stuff Which lens would you recommend a newbie huh ? Planning to jump ship from nikon D70

dun need to get those holy grail lens....
some photo samples i took with the a100 quite a while ago
http://picasaweb.google.com/cyjphoto...noltaMountLens

but yes get the 70-210 f4 "beercan"..hehe. cheap and good

[solomon76]

Originally Posted by dr34mc4st3r dun need to get those holy grail lens.... some photo samples i took with the a100 quite a while ago http://picasaweb.google.com/cyjphoto...noltaMountLens but yes get the 70-210 f4 "beercan"..hehe. cheap and good

The images looks very sharp . How is the nose level at 1600 any photos to show ?
THanks!

[solomon76]

Originally Posted by satay16 budget KM 17-35 2.8-4 + 70-200 f4 or if you want the constant f2.8 alternative: Sigma 18-50 f2.8 + 70-200 f2.8. or if you want the luxury ticket: 17-35 f3.5 G + 70-200 f2.8 G

Hi for the budget lens, how much will they cost second hand ?

[zcf]

This is sort of OT in the photo thread
If you are not pixel peep, actually the 18-70mm + 75-300mm kit lens would do,, if you don't mind the the corner a bit soft at 18mm, and not so sharp from 200-300mm part. Or 18-200mm for convinience (135-200mm a bit soft and slow though).

And get a 50mm f/1.7 or 28-75mm f/2.8 for portrait or low light lens.

Other lens like KM 24-85mm, 24-105mm f/3.5-4.5, 28-135mm f/4-4.5 also not bad.

Tele wise, good one aer as recommended by others KM 70-210mm f/4 beer can, heard that 100-200mm f/4.5 also not too bad, but cheap to get.

KM 100-300mm (APO version) f/4.5-5.6 would be a good tele, sharp at 300mm, also the 100-400mm APO f/4.5-6.3.

For fast and sharp tele, probably 70/80-200mm f/2.8 lens (or 3rd party one), but as usual they tend to be more expensive and heavy.

You may look at this website for more Alpha mount lens info
http://dyxum.com/lenses/index.asp

[Freed]

My contributions. Would really like to see more A100 users and more discussions about this camera and between the users.

Coincidentally, I have a very similiar shot.


Punggol Beach


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[solomon76]

Originally Posted by Freed My contributions. Would really like to see more A100 users and more discussions about this camera and between the users. Coincidentally, I have a very similiar shot. Punggol Beach -

Very clean shots !
like the way the trail in the second image

[dr34mc4st3r]

Originally Posted by solomon76 Hi for the budget lens, how much will they cost second hand ?

KM 17-35 f2.8-4 costs around 500+ to 600 depending on seller...hehe.
70-210 f4 not widely available, need to go ebay get...now prices a bit crazy...around sing $300+ i guess (used to be much cheaper...can u imagine that?! haha)...depending on condition also.


actually the 70-210 f4 is good enough la. cheap and good really. took the following photos in raw with my 70-210 f4, post-processed it a bit only (to increase sharpness a bit)
http://picasaweb.google.com/cyjphoto...ionDanceBattle

[Freed]

One more shot from the same session as the 2 pics above.

[Clem_C]

Posted some photos taken by A100 in another thread using the Minolta 100-200/f4.5. Not too bad indeed.

Here's the links....

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showpost....&postcount=248

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showpost....&postcount=254

[tankm]

Some photos from the Wakeboard World Cup 2006 @ Singapore. Photos taken with the A-100. Lens are 80-200 f2.8 (Black) + 1.4x TC and Tamron 200-500. All photos with PS done, crop, Level and resize. No USM.











More photos of this event posted at http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...92#post2505592

Complete photos of the events at http://tankm.fotki.com/events/sports/wwc2006/

[synapseman]

Originally Posted by solomon76 Heh nice stuff Which lens would you recommend a newbie huh ? Planning to jump ship from nikon D70

Hmm, I know this sounds strange coming from a Minolta fan (hey, I still like Minolta!), but what's wrong with your D70?

Well, what lens you get depends on what your needs are. Landscape? Weddings? Sports? Check out this post "Gear Line Up" at Konica-Minolta Legacy sub-forum.

[solomon76]

hi, nothing wrong actually, but want the built in anti shake function for all lens,
currently using a 18-200 mm, but the bokeh not very nice:P
anyway i always wanted to come back to Minolta , or sony now
been an A1 user

[solomon76]

Thanks Guys for all the replies
Just wondering is there a 18-125 for minolta ?

[zcf]

Originally Posted by solomon76 Thanks Guys for all the replies Just wondering is there a 18-125 for minolta ?

Sigma do have one, KM/$ony only have 18-70mm or 18-200mm.

[solomon76]

hi guys

what do you all think of the 18-50 f2.8 sigma lens ?
is it good ?

[zcf]

Originally Posted by solomon76 hi guys what do you all think of the 18-50 f2.8 sigma lens ? is it good ?

A review here, seem not bad
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/len...0_28/index.htm
but a newer Macro version is coming out soon, also check on the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/len...0_28/index.htm

I think Satay boy have one also.

[tankm]

Watch out for back focusing problem for this lens on the Minolta/SONY DSLR. Seems to be a common problem. If you can test out before buying.

You should open a new thread for your question. I'm comitting the same OT as you now by answering.

Originally Posted by solomon76 hi guys what do you all think of the 18-50 f2.8 sigma lens ? is it good ?