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Anyone taking bets on the next body using a different battery?
Lets hope not, the standardisation so far is good.

At this rate it will be "Mike's new camera and lens" as I fancy pairing the A700 with a 70-400SSM and a few spare batteries.

Mike

I managed to pick up a CZ filter from the Photostore-UK Ebay shop at a good price.
They also have LCD screen covers, batteries etc for KM and Sony so worth a look.

Mike

David Kilpatrick wrote:Why not try the Sony/CZ filter? If that vignettes, you can complain!

David

Holy steady-shot, I didn't realise they did one.
I'll do a spot of surfing.

What does Shirley use (or maybe never)?

Thanks,
Mike

Anyone aware of filter caused vignetting on the 18-250 lens? I'm looking to purchase along with a polariser so wanted to know if I need to consider the thin mount filters. Also any recommendations on a reasonable quality polariser for it. In my film days I just had a cheapo version on my wide zoom. ...

LOL....Not a chance in the world I am using those settings! DR+ and zone matching - at the same time, high ISO NR set to high and -2 brightness, etc,etc.... :lol: I will stick to doing it my way....those JPG settings are CRAZY! :shock: I will shoot raw or use my own JPG settings...Whomever claims t...

Gents I usually use it to shoot aircraft and occasionally wildlife. It is a reasonable lens (excellent value) with good overall performance as several others have mentioned here. The biggest drawback for me is relatively slowish focusing compared to the Minolta 100-300. It is fine for static or slow...

Both main competitors equivalents are a smidge under £1k at Warehouse Express so I'd expect similar for the Sony. Admittedly it's a fair jump from the 70-300G in cost, weight and size but I find that when shooting aircraft, I work better with "substantial" lens rather than a compact one. T...

[quote="David Kilpatrick Also, I won't have access to the 70-400mm for another six months - when they release the final version.

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I take it you are suggesting a spring release?
Any idea of cost? Similar to the C 100-400 or N 80-400?

Mike

At the weddings I've guested at I used a Tamron 28-200 (film) and a Sigma 18-125 (digital). Not much good for indoors (without a powerful flash) but fine outside giving the chance to do wide groups and also zoom in for candids etc. The last thing you want to be doing is juggling lenses, pick one and...

David,

Did you find any significant difference with the focusing between the Tamron and Sony 18-250?
It seems optically there is little discernable difference.

Mike

Just to update you guys I have been looking for a new flash since last September and I have at last managed to get hold of a Sigma EF530 DG Super flash for the Sony system. They appear to be as rare as hens teeth however Sigma UK have been very helpfull and hopefully either later today or tomorrow I...

I understand that the Sony version of the Tamron 18-250 has different focus gearing making the focus faster.
Anyone confirm this?

Mike

I borrowed a mates Minolta version and found the same vignetting. Yes it is small and light but I'm not that impressed. I have my own Sigma 170-500 (pre DG) which is actually quite good but the focus is very slow. I usually use it hand held (aviation) but have used it on a monopod when on the Farne ...