let's take it u MUST have F2.8
the only 2 best choice u have is
i)Sigma 18-50 F2.8
ii)Tamron 17-50 F2.8 (new one is 1.7-1.9K, 2nd hand, head down to alphanatics.com, i saw someone selling 1k)

Sony F2.8 are for the Pro series lens which coz over 5k.

Thanks ieR for your input.
Correct me if I'm wrong, the guy said his Tamron lens is for Nikon,
so can't be used with A55, right? He also mentioned that it has got
no built-in motor, so does it mean it has no autofocus function?

This post has been edited by sevenor: Oct 23 2010, 03:06 AM

spam some photo...

A300 with SAL50 F1.4 @ F2, iso400, shutterspeed varies... some might like it, some dont, its not a serious photograph, rather a candid moment or having fun and chill'in out



This post has been edited by ieR: Oct 23 2010, 03:15 AM

More: due to previous post limits 10 picture only

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Added on October 23, 2010, 3:13 amhuh? alphanatics? alphanatics is for ALPHA users only, only alpha related product can be sold, if nikon lens sure get banned already.

Sony body has built in motor. and sony version of tamron, doesnt has built in motor also.

the tamron lens motor is design for nikon camera that doesnt has built in motor...

are u sure u check the item from ALPHANATICS.COM?

This post has been edited by ieR: Oct 23 2010, 03:15 AM

zstan: The background could have been framed such to avoid the buildings from merging with the ride.

fansoption: That's weird - the A55 should be able to support ring flashes as well. Sony does not make a ring flash though; they only have a ring light at the moment.

ahtiven: No such thing, put the filters in the drybox!

mastering89: Nice cat picture! It's almost as if it commanded its master(slave?) to take its picture.

Nothing poisonous about a D3s fixed to a pole with very limited motion. It would be better off it and in low light!

Yes, the A33/A55 is at Sony Style Berjaya Times Square. Yes, they do let you try everything!

aureliux: Nice closeup of the tiger! The second shot could be a bit looser though.

vincyuee: No, not this series of lenses in particular. The 100mm F3.5 Macro is a decent lens though!

ProX: A bit too green - try adjusting the levels in Photoshop, especially in the green channel. That should give the prawn a bit more pop!

sevenor: The Sony 85mm F2.8 DT SAM should be coming out in October or November this year for under RM1000. The Tamron 60mm F2.8 DiII Macro is also a good choice but I don't know how much that is.

If you buy a Tamron make sure it comes with an Alpha mount on the back of the lens.

ieR: Not feeling it with the Starbucks photos. Also, posters who post non-Alpha related items do not get banned.

tested A55 with 18-55 SAM kit lens kwa kwa at home ....

feel different taste on e-view finder. If switch to manual and shoot macro in 1:1, is a bit difficult to focus. (maybe i still not familiar
)

ISO noise level is a great improvement compare with my A550.
I tested up to 6400.. noise level still acceptable.
The return of ISO 100 is make me suprise ( should be recv a lot of complains from A550 )

Lightweight, holding design is more suitable for ladies ..

Color saturate is more accurate compare with my A550.

really enjoy on new LCD display.. ( cun than my A550 )

Boyzone ^
Ofcoz lah, a55 mainly dependant on the LCD coz no ovf so no hassle made, everything goes to the LV(maybe,maybe someday)/EVF thus the superbness of it..
Haven't got the chance to hold it yet, but if its small-lady-like hands like me then this is good lah hahaha

uih boyzone, change body already ka?


blen, for your hands need XL punya size mcm A900 laa... haha

u using a macro lens? how are u getting 1:1 with your 18-55?

funding lo...>.<""

http://scarletwhore.com/?p=1067
Sony A55 Firmware Hack

■APS-C sensor can shoot up to 10 FPS 4k JPEG Stills
■Sensor can shoot 24p MJPEG at 3k for up to 45 seconds
■Sensor can shoot 48p MJPEG at 2k for up to 1 minute
■Sensor can shoot 60p MJPEG 1080p for 2 minutes
The A55 is vastly superior to the GH1. The memory buffer system is a bottleneck in the GH1 where as in the A55 it can handle 10 full size frames/second for a few seconds, this is huge because at a lower pixel count such as 3k it can record 3k Motion JPEG video.

wrong again la bro.

1.7-1.9k is got VC one. None VC copy can get at 1.3k. Even if you buy from futoromic(official dealer for tamron lenses in malaysia) also less than 1.6 IINM.

ever lens of different brands have different mounts. so you can't exactly put a Canon lens into a Sony body.

Same thing for tamron. As a 3rd party lens maker, it makes lenses for different brands with different mounts.

no built in motor means it is screw driven. means the lens relies on the body to autofocus. if the body, like the nikon D3000, which does not have a in-body AF motor, then your lens cannot AF if it doesnt have its own motor.

That's what I thought.

However, in the film camera days, they just used adapter for mounting a lens to various make.

I see, I see.

Thanks zstan!

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Added on October 23, 2010, 11:12 am

Calling all A33 or A55 owners

Can you pls share your experience, whether good or bad, of your new babies with me as I'm also comtemplating whether to buy the A55 or not? I don't want to make the wrong decision and having to change system and cry also later.

Thanks to you good guys in advance.

This post has been edited by sevenor: Oct 23 2010, 11:18 AM

yes that's why i said 'can't exactly put...' and not 'totally cannot use other brands lenses'.

adapters are available out there... but downside is it might not autofocus..

My petite hands need body like a290 lah abang haji hahaha...
Hope to see a33/a55 here lah..

What is this VC thing huh?
What are the difference between VC lens and non VC lens?
TQ!

anyone interested with the portable drybox i got from zaloon? willing to let go at 80. brand new, silica still sealed. =D

I see.
Thanks, zstan.

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Added on October 23, 2010, 11:34 amJust curious.
How often does one have to change the silica? Is there a way we can find out if the silica in the dry box is no longer effective?

Correct me if I'm wrong, silica does not change colour even when it's 'saturated' and can no longer absorb moisture, right?

Thks!

This post has been edited by sevenor: Oct 23 2010, 11:34 AM

bro, actually there's really no 'wrong' decision... MOST of the DSLR/DSLTs out there are really good... Canon 550d, 60d - Nikon D5000, D3100, Sony a33,a55,a580.... its up to you and how u utilize the camera... but with sony u get alot of cool people in this forum...

and ull get the all too famous question which is:

"How come you didnt buy Canon/Nikon?"