Recommendation of wide-angle zoom lenses

[Drudkh]

Haha vivien talk until so easy! ;p

 

[TME]

She "tan chiak" so got money to blow lor... do one or two assignment can go Ebay buy a CZ lens 2nd hand... people like us eat grass many days then can buy a SONY lens lor...

 

[Drudkh]

Just like my friend who is also a pro went to buy 10K worth of gear just for a phototrip to Africa! :bigeyes:

 

[TME]

$10K?!?! Piangz... can he earn back the money with that assignment?! Phoo.... $10k... can buy car already... put downpayment...

 

[zcf]

A Pro like Will can afford that.

 

[TME]

A Pro like Will can afford that.

Oh you know him?

 

[vivientan]

She "tan chiak" so got money to blow lor... do one or two assignment can go Ebay buy a CZ lens 2nd hand... people like us eat grass many days then can buy a SONY lens lor...

Hiyo, I don't "tan chiak" full time leh, only freelance once in a while. Which is why it doesn't justify for me to spend $1k for a lens which I don't use that often.

I'm asking these questions not cos I wanna buy (would love to if I have the mooney!), but more of compiling some of the good recommended Sony equipment into a guide book for reference.

 

[zcf]

Oh you know him?

nope, I don't but saw him a few times, but with his profile and reputation, I think he can well afford it.
http://www.williamchua.com/

 

[TME]

Hiyo, I don't "tan chiak" full time leh, only freelance once in a while. Which is why it doesn't justify for me to spend $1k for a lens which I don't use that often.

I'm asking these questions not cos I wanna buy (would love to if I have the mooney!), but more of compiling some of the good recommended Sony equipment into a guide book for reference.

Sell enough copies and then buy the lens lor!!!;p

 

[vivientan]

Sell enough copies and then buy the lens lor!!!;p

Haha...thanks man! When I finish writing my book, I will let you know, and you must come and support! Or help me to sell...I give u commission, then u can also buy your CZ lenses!

 

[GENO]

Just like my friend who is also a pro went to buy 10K worth of gear just for a phototrip to Africa! :bigeyes:

u refering to yrself ah?:bsmilie:

 

[GENO]

Haha...thanks man! When I finish writing my book, I will let you know, and you must come and support! Or help me to sell...I give u commission, then u can also buy your CZ lenses!

what book?

get the minolta 17-35..good price and good lens...or get Cow dung 16-35 at high price plus good lens.:bsmilie:

 

[vivientan]

what book?

get the minolta 17-35..good price and good lens...or get Cow dung 16-35 at high price plus good lens.:bsmilie:

Thanks. I notice that the range of 17-35 might not be good enough for a small sensor DSLR, esp when we are shooting in confined spaces. For FF, it's definitely not a problem. Maybe the 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 is worth considering.

I'm trying to put together an e-book that would serve as a good reference for myself and also newbies starting out, hence compiling good resources to get started.

 

[TME]

Thanks. I notice that the range of 17-35 might not be good enough for a small sensor DSLR, esp when we are shooting in confined spaces. For FF, it's definitely not a problem. Maybe the 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 is worth considering.

I'm trying to put together an e-book that would serve as a good reference for myself and also newbies starting out, hence compiling good resources to get started.

11-18mm is not very ideal because of the distortion... it's quite obcvious... it's almost like a rectilinear type lens already...

 

[vivientan]

11-18mm is not very ideal because of the distortion... it's quite obcvious... it's almost like a rectilinear type lens already...

Think it's probably time for me to upgrade to a FF body then ;p

 

[TME]

Think it's probably time for me to upgrade to a FF body then ;p

Yes, I would think so if ultra-wide angle is important to you... you could wait another 6 months, I think you'll find 2nd hand A850s on the market...

 

[Drudkh]

Think it's probably time for me to upgrade to a FF body then ;p

Ya, it is time! A850 + 16-35! :thumbsup:

 

[gamebit]

I would say CZ 16-35 for sure. Very minimal distortion and also fast for indoor shoots.

 

[Ocular]

I love my CZ 16-35.

 

[synapseman]

Sigma 12-24 will be on my shopping list next.