40D street price RM4.3k?

I think I'm gonna need a zoom lens. Tamron 55-200mm good?

then getting the 18-200 would be better you reckon? at least no need to change here and there, i'm getting a 18-200 soon, and a 56 Flash, but then again no one would buy my kitlens

get a sigma 70-200mm f2.8... couple with ur kitlens... perfect combo

There are a few disadvantages to having a 18-200mm, or anything that spans a big zoom range:

- the 18-200mm is F3.5-6.3, and it reaches F5.6 very very soon, I think about 90mm.
- F6.3 is a bit too dark for stage performances where flash is not allowed
- F6.3 is also a bit too dark to blend ambient light when using flash photography
- the gearing of the lens is slower. That means much slower focusing speed. To find out the gearing, look at the focus screw on the back of the lens while turning the focus ring from minimum focusing distance to infinity. Some very fast lenses make just 2.4 turns; the specific zooms take about 11 turns; the 18-200mm if I remember took over 20.

while 18-200 have a wide range which is quite versatile, i agree with albnok, which is the main point why i'm interested in the 55-200 instead of 18-200 that is the aperture value at full zoom. besides, 55-200 is almost half the price of 18-200. for anything wider, i'll just use my kit lens. i was also reconsidering the 70-300 but based on many reviews, the image is not that sharp when zoom pass 200mm.

just got a second hadn 56 Flash unit, mint condition but i get a lot of noise even after bouncing it off the ceiling. anyone knows why?

Just wondering if buy Sigma 18-200 OS lens, will it "conflict" with our Super Steady Shot? or will enhance it?

Forget about Sigma 18-200, I've read some reviews and I think the best all in one lens will be Tamron 18-250mm macro. It's slightly less than RM2k.

just disable super steady shot, it's just a button away

sonyians...
wonder do u guys heard of the new DSLR... alpha 700?

Guys, may I know what's the street price for Alpha 100 now?

yup, its out already, would probably upgrade to that in a year's time, or when there's another new model coming out, i'm happy with my A100 now:)

just got my beercan minolta and 56 Flash, woot!!!!!

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Added on October 1, 2007, 10:49 pmdoes anyone wnat a 55mm CPL filter? let me knwo coz the gy who sold his beercan to me gave it to me for free when i already have one

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Added on October 1, 2007, 10:49 pmdun la talk canon here, here Alpha mar

This post has been edited by [Raven]: Oct 1 2007, 10:49 PM

[Raven]... I want that! Let go cheap cheap to me la. PM me your price.

Can any1 answer me this question?

It will conflict I believe. Imagine two unstable mechanism together vibrating at different frequency. As I mention, if you're using an OS lens, just disable the SSS.

OooOOOooOoo... this is what i think also.... but need confirmation. Thanks!

There will be an official A700 launch at Rennaisance Hotel tonite.

Some lucky Alpha users are showing their work n' media interviews...so i heard.

a700 kitlens is bundle with 18-250mm Carl Zeis...

my friend was one of the photographer who was given the priviledge to test this camera out last month or so.

his works will be exhibited during the launch