Thanks, Collin!
I explained to Bruce why I'm planning to take three bodies -- to me,
it's mostly a matter of not minding the encumbrance compared to having a
camera readily available at a moment's notice. Also, I really can't get
rid of the Promaster as I would likely get next-to-nothing for it, and
it's the only reasonably substantial lens I have for wildlife
photography, and it makes pretty great photos given the price I paid for
it.
I think the A50/2.8 could possibly be within my price range, but assume
that any FA lens will be entirely out of reach unless I can find one in
ugly but working condition -- which would be fine with me. I don't plan
on ever selling any of my lenses or cameras as I'm just not a rational
person when it comes to such things.
As things stand, I'll likely opt for the DA 18-55 kit lens for the wider
shots. I'm just not crazy about the f/3.5 max aperture. I'd like
something a little faster, even if it means giving up auto-focus,
metering and aperture controls -- but it'd have to be on the cheap.
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll keep my eye out for good deals on them.
-- Walt
On 8/20/2012 6:05 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote:
Walt,
Reduce your body count by 1. Get rid of the Promaster zoom.
For general purpose shooting, the stock 18-55 will do fine.
Then spend the extra money on 2 lenses: A50/2.8 macro & DA35/2.4 come to
mind first.
Unless you want sky-scapes, any very wide lens will be disappointing,
imnsho.
Perhaps also one of the FA35/2 or FA24/2.
And with A & FA lenses you will be ready for full frame in the near future
before prices skyrocket.
Collin
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