all this searching is giving me a headache

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

06/14/2007 04:45:46 PM · #1

I am looking for a lense compatable with the sony a100 that parallels either this lense or this lense and I have no idea how to go about looking because I don't understand what lenses are compatable with the a100. I just want a LIST with ALL the lenses that would work with it and links to how I can buy one...but that is obviously just too much to ask because goodness gracious i cant even come CLOSE to finding such a thing. Am I crazy? Can anyone give me advice on where to look? Thanks!

EBJones

Nikon D200

06/14/2007 04:55:35 PM · #2

Perhaps something like this?

I did a search from the Sony USA site.

Another that you might search for on Ebay.

Try a Google search for a100 85mm lens.

Good luck! :)

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/14/2007 05:02:06 PM · #3

This is as close as you're going to get and you aren't going to even want to look at the price tag. When Sony bought out Minolta they discontinued most, if not all, of their lenses and switched over to Zeiss ($$$!!!) and Sony. By the way, that Canon 85mm f/1.2L you have linked is ~$1800.

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Nikon

06/14/2007 05:03:36 PM · #4

HOLY FREAKING CRAP thats expensive....

HOLY CRAP

sorry....

but that

is

EXPENSIVE

thanks for the help though! i will check this out....

oh my gosh....
i need money...now hahaha

Greetmir

Nikon D60

06/14/2007 05:05:47 PM · #5

forget google and use Mamma.com for meta searches ...

I found this information in about 30 seconds that I hope helps some ...

The DSLRA100 is built on the foundation of 16 million Maxxum A-mount lenses dating back to 1985. These include such cherished Minolta glass as the classic 135mm Smooth Transition Focus (STF), the awe-inspiring 300mm f/1.8 G and the 500mm f/8 Reflex -- the world's only AF telephoto reflex lens. Not only is Sony retaining a wide range of these well-loved lenses, they're also introducing Carl Zeiss A-mount optics, taking a proud legacy into the future. The A100 lets you take advantage of off these outstanding lenses.

The A100 not only lets you choose from a range of powerful lenses, itâ��s also compatible with many of the Maxxum A-mount lenses and accessories . Meaning you have all the options you need for complete creative control.

me

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/14/2007 05:05:59 PM · #6

Weren't you going to switch brands or something? The Canon 85mm f/1.8 is about $350 I think. I'm sure the Nikon is around the same cost too. The Canon 50mm f/1.8 is about $70, that's the one I got cause I'm a cheapskate. :)

EBJones

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

06/14/2007 05:15:38 PM · #7

The Minolta one is discontinued, but it's for sale on ebay. :)

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/15/2007 08:55:40 AM · #8

Yeah I was seriously considering changing brands and then my dad reminded me about the "how many lenses do you really need" question and I figured I only want about three and if they are a little more expensive over time it will be worth not having to sell this camera which I do love and cherish and so later I may get a cannon or something but I want to get something that would specialize in stuff that my current camera doesn't necessarily do as well. So use the cannon maybe for sports or something and sony for portraits, i dunno if thats the way it would be but I am thinkin of going in that direction instead....but i mean wow....i cant affored 1800 for a camera lense, but i will definitely check out ebay!

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

06/15/2007 10:03:10 AM · #9

Yeah well that lens on ebay is still running at more than $700...I dunno about you, but that's WAY too much for me. Something like this might be more in order for your budget.