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Michael C



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Sony Alpha 3.5/6.3 18-250
      #654409 - 12/05/2008 21:27

Anyone using this lens? I have a Sigma 18-125, for my Alpha 100, which is OK, but since this Sony lens is younger, is the Sony 18-250 ergo really considerably better, ie sharper at all lengths, higher contrast, etc? It is currently nearly twice the price of my Sigma...

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Re: Sony Alpha 3.5/6.3 18-250 [Re: Michael C]
      #654434 - 12/05/2008 22:50

Don't have the Sony one, but I have the Tamron equivalent and it is excellent (use it on the A100 AND the A700). Over £100 cheaper as well!

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Re: Sony Alpha 3.5/6.3 18-250 [Re: Michael C]
      #654468 - 13/05/2008 05:16

... I too have a 18-250mm, the Tamron version, and it's an excellent all-purpose lens. Highly recommended. The Sony version has slightly faster focussing and more circular diaphragm blades, some say looks better, and a bigger price tag

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Re: Sony Alpha 3.5/6.3 18-250 [Re: Roger_Provins]
      #654475 - 13/05/2008 07:50

Quote:

... I too have a 18-250mm, the Tamron version,




Which was the reason I bought it!


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Michael C



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Re: Sony Alpha 3.5/6.3 18-250 [Re: fabs]
      #655187 - 14/05/2008 21:41

Marc and Roger, I thank you.

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