If you had this camera which lens would be a must have

[Disney*Dreamer]

I have a Sony DSC-H2, I am in the process of learning the manuel setting, and hope to buy a dslr one day. However, I would like to buy a couple of lenses for this camera now. I would like a wide angle and a telephoto. It is a 58mm, and Sony make these two lenses for this camera (Telephoto and Wide Angle ). However, I am wondering if I can use any 58mm lens with this camera? If so, do I want to consider other lenses other than the Sony ones? If I do, what should I be looking at? Any paticular brands?

If this was your camera, what would you want? (Besides a DSLR )

Thanks

 

[ukcatfan]

Distortion is typically a problem when you put an add on lens on a p&s. When you go out of brand name it could get even worse. I suggest asking or searching the DPReview Sony p&s forum for more specific info. Unfortunately, your chances are sort of slim finding someone on here with this exact experience.

 

[MonoManBlue]

Here's my take, sell the camera on craigslist for as much as you can. Save the money you were going to spend on a lense and buy a used DSLR from adorama or B&H. Why spend money on something when you already know you want to replace it.

 

[Disney*Dreamer]

Distortion is typically a problem when you put an add on lens on a p&s. When you go out of brand name it could get even worse. I suggest asking or searching the DPReview Sony p&s forum for more specific info. Unfortunately, your chances are sort of slim finding someone on here with this exact experience.

Does it make a difference that this camera is a full featured and was made to take lenses and filters?

 

[MonoManBlue]

Does it make a difference that this camera is a full featured and was made to take lenses and filters?

No, because it wasn't made to take it. Its just offered for someone who needs more. There isn't a huge supply of lenses for that camera, its just an option. a DSLR was made to take lenses, filters, adn whatever else you want to throw at it.

 

[Disney*Dreamer]

No, because it wasn't made to take it. Its just offered for someone who needs more. There isn't a huge supply of lenses for that camera, its just an option. a DSLR was made to take lenses, filters, adn whatever else you want to throw at it.

Okay, I see what you are saying. When I said, "made for them" I meant that it had threads to attach them and an option on the menu for conversion lenses. But I see what you are saying too. But for someone who likes to take many pictures of her kids, I think I fall into the catagory of someone who needs more. (more=DSLR ) But for now this camera will have to do.

 

[MonoManBlue]

liek I said, you can sell that on craigslist to someone and you can pick up some really nice DSLRs on craigslist for unbelievable prices! Just something to think about.

 

[Disney*Dreamer]

liek I said, you can sell that on craigslist to someone and you can pick up some really nice DSLRs on craigslist for unbelievable prices! Just something to think about.

I have been looking on Craigslist for some time now. I am not sure I would buy from there though, because I am really anal about having new, with my luck if I bought used it would tear up the very next day. Thanks for the advice though.