topic Need advice on Zoom lens in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

Need advice on Zoom lens

tedchester1 — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 10:32:46 GMT

Am new to this forum, and photography in general.

I have a a6000 which I bought 2 years ago and enjoy using.

Am looking for recommondations for a compatible zoom lens.

The one on camera is a 16-50 OSS so am looking for something that will enable me to shoot wildlife etc.

Dont want to spend more than £300.

Thanks!

Re: Need advice on Zoom lens

cass_n — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 08:49:29 GMT

Hi @tedchester1 and welcome to the community

I have moved your post into the Camera section and hopefully some of our other members will be able to share their recommendations with you.

Cheers,

Cass

Re: Need advice on Zoom lens

jumpsuit — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:02:52 GMT

Hi @tedchester1

Apologies for missing this post.

Have you seen the E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS lens?

More details here

Its priced at £315 on the Sony site but you can find it cheaper elsewhere

e.g. Jessops where it is currently £255

Hope this helps

Re: Need advice on Zoom lens

tedchester1 — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:27:52 GMT

Hi Jumpy

thanks for this. I actually managed to get a great deal on the lens you mention at SLR Hut for £175. Delighted!

Read a few reviews about the site and decided to go with it.

Thanks for for your reply.

Re: Need advice on Zoom lens

jumpsuit — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 10:13:48 GMT

Hi again

No worries, it's one of the ones I'm looking at too.

(Especially at that price!)

Thanks for the tip-off

Re: Need advice on Zoom lens

tedchester1 — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 10:36:13 GMT

Yep! It's a great price. Takes a week or so to arrive unless you go for speedy delivery which costs £39 (😳). At that price, it's worth waiting for! One thing to note if you do buy from SLR hut is that you have to pay extra for a lens cover as it's not included in the price.

Hope you manage to get a good deal!

Re: Need advice on Zoom lens

jumpsuit — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 11:29:54 GMT

Thanks again for the info

When you receive the lens make sure you post a photo

taken with it in the gallery!

Re: Need advice on Zoom lens

tedchester1 — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 11:46:51 GMT

Okey doke 👍