Lens recommendations for Sony A100 DSLR?
I am upgrading my equipment from a point and shoot to a Sony A100 wit the kit lens (18mm - 70mm zoom). Most of my photography is outdoor landscape and wildlife. I have been using a Sony H9 but want better quality for use in prints. The 15X zoom on the H9 is equivalent to about 450mm I think.
So, for the Sony A100, what lens would you suggest?
If you want or need examples of the types of photos I take, just go to http://www.afreshpath.com
For landscape photography you need a wide-angle - 20mm to 24mm. For wildlife you need a telephoto or long zoom - at least 300mm.
Fortunately, any Minolta Maxxum AF lens made from 1985 on will work fine with your A100. Check on eBay or your local Craigslist or at these reptable sellers:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com
http://www.keh.com
http://www.adorama.com
http://www.uniquephoto.com
http://www.beachcamera.com
You might consider the Maxxum 70-210mm zoom with a matched Maxxum 2X teleconverter. I regularly use the older manual focus version of this equipment. If you'd like to see examples, go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/sets.
Good luck and happy shopping!
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