dennis_fallon1 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 The 75-300 is obviously longer than the 55-200, but I haven't read any reviews that convince me that it's otherwise better. (The Tamron 55-200 is supposedly an excellent lens for the money). A Tamron 90/2.8 is a nice option if you don't mind carrying the extra lens. Otherwise, I'd plan on getting a good 2-element close up filter or a set of extension tubes to shoot macro with whatever you're carrying. I've owned an older version of the Tamron 90/2.8, Minolta 50/2.8, 100/2.8 and 200/4 macro lenses in the past. But I don't shoot nature subjects any more, sold those lenses a while ago, and if I were to shoot occasional macro, would go with one of those options for either my CZ16-80 or 100-300APO (probably the former as it's the sharper lens). You may be doing more than "occasional" macro work, but if you're trying to cut down on the number of lenses, you're in a similar situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_rowe1 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Thanks Dennis, I was looking at the Minolta 100mm/2.8 what's your opinion on that lens versus the others you owned fro Macro work? But I'm having trouble finding one on ebay, because I'm looking for the original. So if I'm not able to get my hands on one. What lens would you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardovaste Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Great choice with the 100/2.8 Chris. That is an absolutely fantastic lens. They aren't exactly rare though, so just be patient and wait for one to appear. There have been a few on dyxum of recent too, try looking there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_rowe1 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Rich, I'm trying to get one from Canada ideally, but I'll prob have to get one from out of the country... which will make the shipping go up unfortunately. If you see one anywhere... let me know thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardovaste Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Will it increase significantly even if you buy from the US? But yep, I will keep my eye out for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardovaste Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Checked here? http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=itemlist&cat1=Used&cat2=Minolta%20Auto%20Focus&cat3=Lenses $400 with a hood is a good price. An original version went for over $600 here in the UK not so long ago... but prices are going rediculously high on ebay UK of recent. Hope that helps. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_rowe1 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 well... My camera package costed less when I bought it from the U.S. but when it had to cross the border I had to pay like 200 bucks. So yeah it increases a fair bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_rowe1 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 (y) just found a Minolta 100mm f/2.8 on Ebay, almot perfect condition except for minor signs of wear on the barrel. Hopefully I can get it... It doesn't have the "Buy It Now" option so.... I have to bid on it... (n) Wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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