assuming that Sony 70-300G SSM 4.5-5.6 and sigma is f/2.8
the siggy shud be faster than the sony but then i think SSM might defeat the siggy easily...I THINK SO~haha...correct me if i`m wrong.

no lar...ular lidi only

Hmm I'm going 1utama soon. There's 2 Sony centres there. Hope they really got lauch la. But no adverts on newspapers also. ):

"Pre-orders will begin on May 18, 2009 at www.sonystyle.com/retail and at selected retailers nationwide. The cameras and a range of accessories will be available in July at Sony Style® retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), at military base exchanges and at authorized dealers nationwide."
-photoclubalpha

I dun think they be launching that soon....


spooky, i think u missed that siggy is HSM.. (the one hokcc77 comparing to)..
but i dunno bout HSM vs SSM thingy lah...

This post has been edited by SinnerBuyer: May 18 2009, 11:58 AM

Aiya. Potong. Pre-orders only. LOL.

Ya correct. I wanna compare the SSM against HSM. Does f2.8 plays a role even though i'm using say f9? For discusion sake, lets include the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 as well

http://www.alphanatics.com/viewtopic.php?f...t&sd=a&start=20

Will this do?

"The big guns, left to right, arranged in order of MFD:
Minolta 80-200mm F2.8G HS APO, 1.8m MFD - Asyraf's copy
Sony 70-200mm F2.8G SSM, 1.2m MFD - Nic's copy
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM Macro, 1.0m MFD - Sham's copy
Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 Macro, 0.95m MFD - shop copy"

Its not 70-300 G tho...

lol.. why me??

coz u expert ma.... and ur bumblebee version is cute..

dude go n check...if got let us know...

SinnerBuyer: Thanks man. Gone through it already.

Why i'm comparing the Sony G against Sigma HSM is because i like to shoot action scenes (motorsports, drifting, watersports etc). Under broad daylight, f2.8 is redundant for me. For example if i wanna shoot panning, at 1/60 my aperture have to be at least f11 and above, depending on the brightness of the sun. For freeze motion, at 1/500 i'll be at f5 and above.

For these conditions, Sony G is a better choice for its:

a. cheaper price
b. compact size
c. longer focal length
d. 3m focus limiter

But what about focus speed, does the Sigma HSM f2.8 perform better compare to the Sony G under the same settings and conditions?

lol.. no more bumble bee after this.. gonna give it away to the buyer of my F42

bumble bee gone, A700 is coming .. ..

great deal right?

ya...a700...so yummyyyyy.....

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This post has been edited by ryzan76: May 18 2009, 01:24 PM

nice one... what lens? 50mm? with raynox?

Btw, the new Alphas all will have anti-dust system rite?

This post has been edited by Braynumb: May 18 2009, 01:38 PM

Ho, buy buy buy ~!

OMG..too much too read...last version i read V23...
btw, how are you guys...so many people upgrade olredi..im still not upgraded yet....

hmm just wanna seek an opinion from you guys...
if u give one opportunity to get only ONE lens below, which one do you guys choose:
1. Sony CZ16-80
2. Tamron 17-50f2.8
3. Minolta 28-135 f4-4.5

cz1680

raynox with beercan.......

bro.....for me number 1 and 2 is my fav...coz i own that 2two lens........
1 for sharpness and colour.....
2 for low lite.....

thanks...

between CZ and Tamron which one?just ONE only..
owh...my reasons why i cant make up my mind because:
1. CZ - wider but not too wide as UWA (i dont prefer UWA)
2. Tamron - constant aperture but not long...
3. Minolta - love minolta colour (and it said it is G lens)..