The REAL "Dynamic Duo" ?

[DonSchap]

The REAL "Dynamic Duo" ?

Over the past couple years, embroiled discussions have come and gone between the absolute utility of initially having the 18-(200)250mm f/3.5-6.3 lens, over any other.

The complaints abound that it is "not bright enough" for indoor use. The solution … get a flash. The 18-(200)250 is actually “brighter” across its range than the SONY 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT “kit” lens.



But, I say there is still another option that TAMRON has recently released that covers a lot more ground than many others, that can alleviate the use of a flash. That solution is in the form of the …

TAMRON SP AF 60mm f/2 Di-II LD 1:1 MACRO (IF) lens

It you pair the 18-250 (most current incarnation of this lens for the SONY-mount) with this 60mm f/2, you have a one-two punch for indoors and outdoors. At f/2, the 60mm takes a terrific shot with your ISO at 1600 and your speed at 1/30th sec. under most indoor ambient light conditions (no flash required). That solves the lighting issue, right there, with one lens.

Not only that, the 60mm mounted on an APS-C sensor camera (if you do not own a a850 or a900 DSLR … yours is one of these) represents a 90mm full frame shot, which for a 1:1 MACRO shot is correct length. So, another hurtle falls to just one lens.

Outdoors, for flexibility, the 18-250 has no match. It can conveniently get the wide stuff and with a quick twist of the zoom ring, instantly reach across the park and zero-in with a 250mm close-up. It totally eliminates the need to change lenses. Again, if you desire to use this wide lens feature, indoors, you will, more than likely, need an external flash (SONY HVL-F42AM) to properly light a room.

So, regardless of the flash, two lenses … that provide an awesome range of capabilities.

I recommend you throw that “kit” lens away and start fresh with the

(Click on the below links to get a peek)

TAMRON AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di–II LD Aspherical (IF)

&

TAMRON SP AF 60mm f/2 Di-II LD 1:1 MACRO (IF)

This is a simple APS-C two lens solution, to start off with, to try and successfully solve life’s little problems.

[Anbesol]

And why the 60? For less money you could get the 50mm f/1.4. 60mm is pretty tight for indoors on an APS. Or are you including macro function in the universality of it all.

[DonSchap]

Going from 50 to 60mm ... the gap is not that much. Just back up another step and bang away.

f/2 gets your low lighting

1:1 MACRO without the lens extending or retracting during focus ... bugs and animals stay put.

If you only had two lenses ... these two do a whole heck of a lot for the beginning photographer and those going on a trip or vacation.

I am not trying to tell people HOW to spend their money ... use a credit card; money order; cash; check ... whatever floats your boat. But this will offer the best two pronged overall approach I have yet seen in SONY photography for just about anyone.

[Anbesol]

Well an f/2 Macro at 60mm is certainly a multi-tool.

Do you have the chart of the 18-250 aperture range as well?

[DonSchap]

Do you have the chart of the 18-250 aperture range as well?

Actually they follow so close, it is hardly worth the effort to make a new one. The 18-250 triggers at nearly the same points in the aperture range. :thumbsup: