Sony 75-300mm vs Minolta 70-210mm

[weishengg]

Hi all,

New to photography here.
I'm interested in shooting animal subjects (in zoo, bird park, wild, etc...) and outdoor events. I would like to capture the expression on faces and was thinking that a telephoto zoom lens in roughly my specified range would be able to aid me in this pursuit.

With my budget available, I am currently contemplating between a 1st hand Sony 75-300mm vs a 2nd hand Minolta 70-210mm (this is the "beercan" right?)

The last i checked, the Sony is about $399, and the Minolta ranges from $200-$400 on the 2nd market.

I like the Sony for its extensive zoom range, but I have heard really good reviews about the image quality and bokeh effect of the beercan lens. However, I'm not too sure if 210mm is enough for my intended usage. But the beercan also got the F4 throughout the entire zoom range which is really attractive.

Anyone care to offer some comments/advice on my situation?
Or do you have a recommendation for a 3rd party lens too?

Thank you all so much,
WeiSheng

[DewaKarma]

if u r just comparing both lenses...i would get the beercan anytime.. i used to have one..hmm..more than one actually...hehehe...but sold all ofthem..now..using the SSM..theres so many choices of lenses out there...always work within your budget.. pls dun follow the trend...its hard to follow up lenses..esp newer ones will be out soon..n costing more..

[dotaboy]

Originally Posted by DewaKarma if u r just comparing both lenses...i would get the beercan anytime.. i used to have one..hmm..more than one actually...hehehe...but sold all ofthem..now..using the SSM..theres so many choices of lenses out there...always work within your budget.. pls dun follow the trend...its hard to follow up lenses..esp newer ones will be out soon..n costing more..

As an alpha user and alphadslr member,we have an arsenal of lense to poison him
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[boombox]

Actually, both lenses are fantastic... though a good copy of the 75-300 is capable of producing amazing and sharp photos - you can check out raincool's photos...

[dr34mc4st3r]

Buy the beercan. At its widest f4, photos are clear and sharp. no fight!!!

[boombox]

Originally Posted by dr34mc4st3r Buy the beercan. At its widest f4, photos are clear and sharp. no fight!!!

Indeed, this is one of the lenses that I didn't test out before deciding to buy one (besides the white monster, which also didn't need much introduction) - it's one of them legendary Minolta lenses...

[dotaboy]

Originally Posted by boombox Indeed, this is one of the lenses that I didn't test out before deciding to buy one (besides the white monster, which also didn't need much introduction) - it's one of them legendary Minolta lenses...

Alpha ming selling it at 2.1k bnp,strting bid 1.8k.
That if i'm not wrong.

[dr34mc4st3r]

Originally Posted by dotaboy Alpha ming selling it at 2.1k bnp,strting bid 1.8k. That if i'm not wrong.

sounds like my 80-200 APO G HS prices u got confused?

[raincool2005]

Originally Posted by boombox Actually, both lenses are fantastic... though a good copy of the 75-300 is capable of producing amazing and sharp photos - you can check out raincool's photos...

it all depends on your budget, your type of usage and your desired results. If still not sure, buy both lenses.

a second hand copy of 75-300mm can get around $175, first hand copy is $300-400. I am not sure about beercan prices. However, i seldom use telephoto lens, maybe only during fashion show, stage events and the coming airshow. Most of the time will be using 16-80 or 28-75.

[dotaboy]

Originally Posted by dr34mc4st3r sounds like my 80-200 APO G HS prices u got confused?

Aiya,lao liao..memory loss inevitable

yup it's you.


The cz 85,135 or great white better?

[GENO]

Originally Posted by dotaboy Aiya,lao liao..memory loss inevitable yup it's you. The cz 85,135 or great white better?

Which great white r u talking about??

[dr34mc4st3r]

Originally Posted by GENO Which great white r u talking about??

[GENO]

Originally Posted by dr34mc4st3r

not 600mm meh....why 400mm only...

[boombox]

Originally Posted by dotaboy Aiya,lao liao..memory loss inevitable yup it's you. The cz 85,135 or great white better?

Depends on the money you have with you, and what you are going for, best is to get your hands on them... these lenses are excellent lenses.

[dr34mc4st3r]

Originally Posted by GENO not 600mm meh....why 400mm only...

shoot....forgot about the 600mm

[Johnston]

Beercan will still be my choice.
Better still........a white beercan.

[koolbeep]

go for the beercan

[raincool2005]

GET THAT 70-200G SSM, USA online camera shop selling 3k only.

[boombox]

Originally Posted by raincool2005 GET THAT 70-200G SSM, USA online camera shop selling 3k only.

Hehe... shifu, you're going for it ah?

[tankm]

Wait for the new lens... the SONY 70-300 f4.5-5.6 G SSM
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08...0zeiss2470.asp