Sony A330 new lens

[Anthony7]

I have a sony a330 and a tamron 70-300 lens which ive had for 3 seasons now, and would like to get a better one.
any suggestions no budget yet,
im happy with the pictures that ive got with the tamron, but when looking on forums i think i need to do better.

[wv383]

I have two A580s with Sigma 18-250 on one and the Sony 70-400 G SSM on the other. Not a cheap lens (nearly £2K now) by any means but well worth the money. If you go for a non-Sony lens, whether Tamron or Sigma, make sure you get one with the High Speed Motor as anything else will strip the internal motor due to the Sony focusing speed.

[Pen Pusher]

You could always upgrade to the Sony 70-300mm G SSM Lens, which is what I used at Duxford last Sunday and will be using at Old Warden this Sunday, or if you're feeling really strong as it's a bit heavy a Sony 70-400mm G SSM. The G stands for Gold and refers to Sony top of the range lens.

Brian

[Anthony7]

I have two A580s with Sigma 18-250 on one and the Sony 70-400 G SSM on the other. Not a cheap lens (nearly £2K now) by any means but well worth the money. If you go for a non-Sony lens, whether Tamron or Sigma, make sure you get one with the High Speed Motor as anything else will strip the internal motor due to the Sony focusing speed.

would you be able to email me some pictures that you have taken with the sony lens please?

[Anthony7]

You could always upgrade to the Sony 70-300mm G SSM Lens, which is what I used at Duxford last Sunday and will be using at Old Warden this Sunday, or if you're feeling really strong as it's a bit heavy a Sony 70-400mm G SSM. The G stands for Gold and refers to Sony top of the range lens.

Brian

Could i see a picture or two with that lens please.

[Pen Pusher]

Apart from the Arty Shot at the end, all taken with a Sony 70-300 G SSM attached to a Sony SLT-A35

DX Jubilee Show

Brian

[Anthony7]

Apart from the Arty Shot at the end, all taken with a Sony 70-300 G SSM attached to a Sony SLT-A35

DX Jubilee Show

Brian

brilliant!
one other thing,
even though ive had my camera a while, i havent really been able to get fully focused on using it.
but this year im giving myself time to learn how to fully use it.
do you suggest any books on airshow flying and general use of the Cameras.
any help would be grateful.

[Pen Pusher]

I don't know of any books dedicated to airshow photography and most of what I learnt about aviation photography I had Googled and a lot of it was highly technical stuff. A lot of aviation photography web sites usually have a page on aeroplane/air show how to photography and as your'e using a Sony and the 70-300mm G SSM has been mentioned, you might find this page from JCoombesAviation, who posts on this forum a MerlinJon, most helpful.

Brian

[Anthony7]

I don't know of any books dedicated to airshow photography and most of what I learnt about aviation photography I had Googled and a lot of it was highly technical stuff. A lot of aviation photography web sites usually have a page on aeroplane/air show how to photography and as your'e using a Sony and the 70-300mm G SSM has been mentioned, you might find this page from JCoombesAviation, who posts on this forum a MerlinJon, most helpful.

Brian

Thank you very much for your help.

[wv383]

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[Heidfirst]

In order of escalating cost I would look at Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD (~£350), Sony 70-300 G SSM (~£700) & Sony 70-400 G SSM (~£1300) [acknowledged as best in class for the least few years].
I wouldn't ignore the Sigmas either but make sure that you get 1 with HSM if you do go Sigma as the screw-driven versions do have a reputation for breaking their AF gearing on Sonys.

[Toonman]

There is a Sony 70-400 on Ebay second hand for under £1000 and several 70-300 lenses for under £600


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-70-400mm ... 3f17df1164

[2e1var]

I've recently changed to the Tamron SP as mentioned above, half the proce of the Sony G equivalent, http://kurtmunger.com a website with a comparison or visit the http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/Tamron-SP-7 ... ns595.html website where you will see example photos and owner reviews

I'm happy with mine having upgraded from the standard Sony 75-300 and then Monolta Beercan. Ultimately though next will be the Sony G followed by the Sony 70-400G.

Depends how your bank accounts doing really !

[Black Mike]

Check out Kerso on Ebay, he has a brand new Sony 70-300 for £650 plus p+p
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-SON ... 20c55b2f85

Lot of guys use him for Canon stuff but he also does some Sony.

Mike