What can I get for S$1000?

[nhyone]

Either,
1. Body + lens
2. Lens only
3. Any combination, including accessories

tia.

[ziploc]

I assume you are referring to film SLR? With $1000, you can get a Nikon F80 with lens, or a Canon EOS30 with lens. What type of lens depends on how much you're willing to spend. Not sure what accessories you want, but you will need minimum a dry box to keep your camera if you do not already have one. UV filter to protect the lens, and lens cleaning kit (micro fiber cloth, rubber blower) are also good to have.

(Opp sorry, I just noticed you're posting in the Minolta forum)

[munfai]

if you're talking about getting a new camera, then I believe the only Minolta bodies you can get would be the 800si and below. The best-of-breed Dynax 7 costs about 1.3k, so...

Fortunately there are quite a number of used Minolta bodies around (check Camera Workshop) and lenses, although the choice of used lenses are quite limited.


Anyway, here's my choice (all items new):
1. Dynax 5 + 2 kit lens + Tokina AF 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 (~$1k)
2. Tokina AT-X 20-35mm f/2.8 AF PRO ($1010)
3. Manfrotto 190Pro + 141RC ($160), S&F Reporter 100 bag ($90), filters ($150), flash, and lots of film

[TME]

Quote: Originally posted by munfai if you're talking about getting a new camera, then I believe the only Minolta bodies you can get would be the 800si and below. The best-of-breed Dynax 7 costs about 1.3k, so... Fortunately there are quite a number of used Minolta bodies around (check Camera Workshop) and lenses, although the choice of used lenses are quite limited. Anyway, here's my choice (all items new): 1. Dynax 5 + 2 kit lens + Tokina AF 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 (~$1k) 2. Tokina AT-X 20-35mm f/2.8 AF PRO ($1010) 3. Manfrotto 190Pro + 141RC ($160), S&F Reporter 100 bag ($90), filters ($150), flash, and lots of film

How much is the Tokina 19-35mm?

[munfai]

Here's a CP quote for a few lenses:

1. Tokina AT-X 17mm f/3.5 AF PRO @S$678
2. Tokina AF 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 @S$490
3. Tokina AT-X 20-35mm f/2.8 AF PRO @S$1010
4. Tokina AT-X 24-200mm AF f/3.5-5.6 @S$630
5. Tamron SP AF20-40mm F/2.7-3.5 @S$980
6. Tamron SP AF14mm F/2.8 @S$1830

[TME]

Quote: Originally posted by munfai Here's a CP quote for a few lenses: 1. Tokina AT-X 17mm f/3.5 AF PRO @S$678 2. Tokina AF 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 @S$490 3. Tokina AT-X 20-35mm f/2.8 AF PRO @S$1010 4. Tokina AT-X 24-200mm AF f/3.5-5.6 @S$630 5. Tamron SP AF20-40mm F/2.7-3.5 @S$980 6. Tamron SP AF14mm F/2.8 @S$1830

Aiyah!! The Tokina 24-220 is the same price as my Tamron 24-135. But not sure if the quality is the same!!

The 19-35 is much cheaper than the Sigma 17-35 though. Can consider this one.

[munfai]

Quote: Originally posted by TME Aiyah!! The Tokina 24-220 is the same price as my Tamron 24-135. But not sure if the quality is the same!! The 19-35 is much cheaper than the Sigma 17-35 though. Can consider this one.

How much is the Sigma 17-35? It's a 'D' lens as well, right?

[nhyone]

Quote: Originally posted by ziploc I assume you are referring to film SLR? With $1000, you can get a Nikon F80 with lens, or a Canon EOS30 with lens. What type of lens depends on how much you're willing to spend.

Well, I guess my question was too vague to get any good answers.

The problem with SLR is, the body already takes up S$500 to S$900. Not much left for any lens or accessories.

Now, let me save up another S$1k first..

And oh, I can't remember why I posted in the Minolta forum. Probably I was looking for Minolta specific solutions? But I am considering other systems as well.

[TME]

Quote: Originally posted by munfai How much is the Sigma 17-35? It's a 'D' lens as well, right?

The last time I asked around beginning of May was about $750 (AP) to $800+ (others). AP's quotations were not very reliable. But it is a difficult lens to find. CP does not carry Sigma. The other shops that I know have are MS Colour, FotoGuide, Alan Photo, The Camera Workshop.

So u can see that the Tokina is much cheaper but of course 2mm less and in a super wide, that's a lot I guess. The aperture range is somewhat better is the Sigma - not sure if it actually makes much difference. From what I understand, that's about 1/2 stop better.

[ninelives]

Quote: Originally posted by nhyone Well, I guess my question was too vague to get any good answers. The problem with SLR is, the body already takes up S$500 to S$900. Not much left for any lens or accessories. Now, let me save up another S$1k first.. And oh, I can't remember why I posted in the Minolta forum. Probably I was looking for Minolta specific solutions? But I am considering other systems as well.

but u already own a Minolta camera right? perhaps u need another one for backup ?

[nhyone]

Quote: Originally posted by ninelives but u already own a Minolta camera right? perhaps u need another one for backup ?

Not really a backup -- I don't bring more than one camera on a photoshoot, but I am considering an alternative lightweight, stripped down, system.

So far, I've shortlisted,
1. Secondhand 600si + one lens
2. Secondhand Canon EOS 100 + one lens
3. Secondhand Nikon F80 + one lens
4. Secondhand Nikon FE2/FM2 + one lens

[TME]

Quote: Originally posted by nhyone Not really a backup -- I don't bring more than one camera on a photoshoot, but I am considering an alternative lightweight, stripped down, system. So far, I've shortlisted, 1. Secondhand 600si + one lens 2. Secondhand Canon EOS 100 + one lens 3. Secondhand Nikon F80 + one lens 4. Secondhand Nikon FE2/FM2 + one lens

Oh u mean a simpler lighter camera when u don't feel in a "pro" mood lah to lug around all the lens and tripods and fliters and flashes and what-nots.