For wedding/indoor event, the requirement is a flash rather than any lens... If you wanted my opinion, then it's best you get the 16-35mm Zeiss f2.8 lens for wedding/indoors and travel...

If and when you upgrade to FF, then you will be set with an UWA lens and just need to get a 50mm to complement.. I'm not into telephoto but then you most probably will get a 70-200mm f2.8 which will work fine on APS-C & FF.

The Tamron is a APS-C only lens so that's the limitation.

chiahau : If I had money... the above is what I will do if I am in Bloodlust position... haha.

That's a rich man talking *ignored*

Popfish, bloodlust. It's not a tough question actually. You just need to know what are you going to use the lens for. Does the lens specifications be able to allow you to get the shot you are looking for? Do I need something brighter? If the lens will suit your needs that you will be using for, by all means go get it if it's within your budget.

Let's say I give an example. I want a macro lens. I will be shooting bugs but also need it for normal usage. I can't get a 30mm 2.8 macro, why? The MFD of a few cm will scare away any bugs whenever I want to do 1:1 magnification. So, I looks at other choices. 50mm? 90mm? 100mm? 180mm? I finally picked something in the middle of those range while giving me enough distance to work with. At the same time, I can use it as a tele lens and portrait lens.

Since u have already chosen the Tamron, I'm pretty sure you also read about it somewhere else before deciding to get it. If you have already made up your mind, just go for it. It's you who is shooting, not others.

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Added on March 16, 2012, 12:25 pmAlbnok, wahey! Looks like my initial guess was correct then..

Thanks all buddy for the suggest~~

hence, i not that rich ~~ and i shoot for my hobby ~~ i have a 4 years A200~~ i love it so much and using the 18-70 kit lens till now ~~ how ever they is a dead pixel on the sensor and not worth for the money to repair it so i choose to bought a new A65 ~~ will still using the kit lens 18-70 till i consider to go for the tamron~~ A 200 i will serve as portrait shoots attach with my 50mm f1.8 ~~ hope it still can stand for me couple years more ~~

zeipher: Nice, and long time no see!

anyone have extended warranty experience on alpha product.

I had informed by seller that warranty extend +2yrs is ONLY valid from SONY centre and NOT SONY Service centre, etc. So, if I read it right mean if my gear got issue, only can return to Sony Centre for warranty, betul kah?

and where I can find the warranty term and condition page from Sony? like want to know what type of defect is cover, what not cover in warranty...

btw, any new aipo owner here, is the legacy power adaptor easily spoil problem have overcome by manufacturer in new batch/design...?

Sadly no..

I still have alot of return cases for the Aipo adapter.

In fact, the drybox outlast the adapter by 10 years @.@

Chiahau thank for the info. cannot imaging they are not going to improve it. the issue is not new. even though they have TE invention. I as the potential new buyer have affected by their product problem. Will try look for Sundry then.

I am wondering... should I buy the Zeiss 24mm f2.0 or a second hand Minolta 85mm f1.4G?

The difference in price is not so much but the difference in usage is like heaven & earth. I love the 24mm for it's minimal distortion plus the fact that it's a Zeiss... but then I have fallen in love with my 20mm f2.8 lens. I do not think that I will be letting the 20mm go even if I get the 24mm

The 85mm is a focal length that I will use more than the 20mm or 24mm because it's not that often I go travelling...

So.. any suggestions?

I am wondering... should I buy the Zeiss 24mm f2.0 or a second hand Minolta 85mm f1.4G?

The difference in price is not so much but the difference in usage is like heaven & earth. I love the 24mm for it's minimal distortion plus the fact that it's a Zeiss... but then I have fallen in love with my 20mm f2.8 lens. I do not think that I will be letting the 20mm go even if I get the 24mm

The 85mm is a focal length that I will use more than the 20mm or 24mm because it's not that often I go travelling...

So.. any suggestions?

i have check a lot review , probably they give overall most is 9/10,but it worth to have it like minolta prime lens?

I am wondering... should I buy the Zeiss 24mm f2.0 or a second hand Minolta 85mm f1.4G?

The difference in price is not so much but the difference in usage is like heaven & earth. I love the 24mm for it's minimal distortion plus the fact that it's a Zeiss... but then I have fallen in love with my 20mm f2.8 lens. I do not think that I will be letting the 20mm go even if I get the 24mm

The 85mm is a focal length that I will use more than the 20mm or 24mm because it's not that often I go travelling...

So.. any suggestions?

I am wondering... should I buy the Zeiss 24mm f2.0 or a second hand Minolta 85mm f1.4G alphanatics?

The difference in price is not so much but the difference in usage is like heaven & earth. I love the 24mm for it's minimal distortion plus the fact that it's a Zeiss... but then I have fallen in love with my 20mm f2.8 lens. I do not think that I will be letting the 20mm go even if I get the 24mm

The 85mm is a focal length that I will use more than the 20mm or 24mm because it's not that often I go travelling...

So.. any suggestions?

85 1.4 G!!!!!!!!!!!

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Added on March 16, 2012, 2:10 pm

Tak paham aku tgk ayat u tuhh

Those points that you all brought up, I have also considered. But then... if I wanna get the 85mm f1.4G then my whole body itchy wanna get the 85mm f1.4 Zeiss... only thing is the price increase is substantial...

Anyone wanna sponsor me the difference ar? Hahaha

Then if I over-think it some more... I come to the conclusion that I might as well get the 24-70mm f2.8 Zeiss and be done with it... If I have that, then I still have the 20mm prime and can still use my 85mm f2.8... and the 24-70mm can be my walk-around and quench my Zeiss lust. Only thing holding me back is the weight of the 24-70mm!! Arghhh...!!!!!