Wide Angle Zoom Lens for A350

[Seeto]

I'm planning on getting the A350 in a few weeks' time... and will be looking for a wide angle zoom lens for it... any recommendations?

I currently own a Sigma 17-35mm f2.8-4 EX which will work out to about 25mm on the wide angle part. I'd like to have something in the range of 17mm on the wide part.

Also, I have other Sigma lenses, like the 24-70 f2.8 EX and the 70-200mm f2.8 EX. These lenses should work with the A350 without the need to 're-chip' the lens, correct?

[Rashkae]

Your older lenses should work fine. Best to test of course.

As for the wide-angle, there is also the 10-20, the 11-18, etc etc... Many choices available actually.

[TME]

Originally Posted by Seeto I'm planning on getting the A350 in a few weeks' time... and will be looking for a wide angle zoom lens for it... any recommendations? I currently own a Sigma 17-35mm f2.8-4 EX which will work out to about 25mm on the wide angle part. I'd like to have something in the range of 17mm on the wide part. Also, I have other Sigma lenses, like the 24-70 f2.8 EX and the 70-200mm f2.8 EX. These lenses should work with the A350 without the need to 're-chip' the lens, correct?

When did you buy the lens? If you bought it before even SONY bought over KM, then it's best you carry the lenses along to test. I am not sure if Sigma will rechip the lens for SONY DSLRs at the moment... they don't seem very supportive before the A900 announcement although it is changing now with Photokina looming...

As for the 17-35mm Sigma, I used to own the lens, it did not work well with my 7D. Basically the aperture lever kept getting past the engagement lever on the body and as a result the lens got stuck on my body, the tech at KM had to force the lens off the body. Bad experience but probably a lemon... Focus was not too accurate also I felt.

[Seeto]

Yeah. I got the lens way before the KM era. These were purchased around 2001-2002. Really hope that these lenses will work fine with the A350.

What I am looking for are wide and large aperture lenses. Seems like only Tokina has a large aperture wide angle zoom with the AT-X 116 PRO DX while Tamron has the 11-18mm f4.5-5.6 and Sigma has the 10-20mm f4.5-5.6. However, I'm not sure if the Tokina lens comes in Sony mount.

Sony's own wide angle zoom is a 11-18mm f4.5-5.6 as well. And the this is, it costs more than the A350 body! At this price, I'd rather pay for the Tokina lens!

[Rashkae]

Also look at the sigma 12-24, or the Sigma 14mm f/2.8

[TME]

Yeah, do consider the Sigma although I think it might cost more than your A350 body as well...

[zcf]

Originally Posted by Seeto Yeah. I got the lens way before the KM era. These were purchased around 2001-2002. Really hope that these lenses will work fine with the A350. What I am looking for are wide and large aperture lenses. Seems like only Tokina has a large aperture wide angle zoom with the AT-X 116 PRO DX while Tamron has the 11-18mm f4.5-5.6 and Sigma has the 10-20mm f4.5-5.6. However, I'm not sure if the Tokina lens comes in Sony mount. Sony's own wide angle zoom is a 11-18mm f4.5-5.6 as well. And the this is, it costs more than the A350 body! At this price, I'd rather pay for the Tokina lens!

newer Tokina lenses are not available on Sony Alpha mount, now they seem to concentrate on Canon and Nikon mount only. I wish to get the 11-16mm f/2.8 also.

[TME]

Originally Posted by zcf newer Tokina lenses are not available on Sony Alpha mount, now they seem to concentrate on Canon and Nikon mount only. I wish to get the 11-16mm f/2.8 also.

Wah don't you have enough lenses???

[zcf]

Originally Posted by TME Wah don't you have enough lenses???

I have quite some lenses only , some bro have even more

[TME]

Originally Posted by zcf I have quite some lenses only , some bro have even more

I only have 4 lenses now... enough liaoz... now I waiting for the A900... then upgrade all my lenses to quality ones... 24-70 SSM, 70-300SSM G, like that covers everything I need liaoz for travel photography... maybe throw in a 85mm f/1.4 or a 17-35mm G if I can still find it... if cannot then the Sigma 12-24mm might be a good alternative I like ultrawide angle lenses... I find that a few lenses is really good enough...

[Galdor]

Originally Posted by Rashkae Also look at the sigma 12-24, or the Sigma 14mm f/2.8

Whoa...the 14mm f2.8 is a fantastic lens.

[zcf]

That's because you are not into other fields of photography like birding, portrait, macro, events etc

I do clear away some seldom use lens from time to time.

[zcf]

may be can consider 16mm Fish eye lens from minolta or others, though they are not zoom lens and with some curvature distortions.

[DewaKarma]

Originally Posted by Galdor Whoa...the 14mm f2.8 is a fantastic lens.

dun u have one too?


btw...TS.. do check ur lenses whether its still compatible to ur current dslr..u need to pay for rechipping..I did on one of my lens..$80 w/o gst ...

[Galdor]

Originally Posted by DewaKarma dun u have one too?

That's why I say it's good mah.