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[funkychunkymonkey]

So I got a sony a230 camera and a standard zoom lens. I like to take zoo photos ,nature (landscapes) and lots of family photos. What else do I need?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Is it the 18-55mm lens that you got with the camera?

 

[funkychunkymonkey]

yep.

 

[mom2rtk]

Aren't the Sony cameras the ones that take old MInolta lenses? I think you can find some deals on those. My sister sold hers in a garage sale for next to nothing. I didn't realize it at the time, or I would have told her to ask more! Many folks just don't know this!

Congrats and have fun!

 

[funkychunkymonkey]

I didnt know this either. Im going to a local swap meet/ car show in july so Ill have to hunt. I guess I dont know what I need lens wise. I want to get lenses Ill use. I think I need one of those lens's for distance (telephoto? isnt it?)

 

[photo_chick]

My advice is usually to use the camera for a little while and see what shots you are unable to get. That will give you a better indication of what you need because what I might get for me may not be the particular type of lens you need.

 

[funkychunkymonkey]

well I just tried it for the first time and I must say, I need to read the manual! LOL. hey I found out a family member of mine bought some filters (non returnable) and there for a 58mm lens, and mines a 55mm. Is there an adaptor for this?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Aren't the Sony cameras the ones that take old MInolta lenses? I think you can find some deals on those. My sister sold hers in a garage sale for next to nothing. I didn't realize it at the time, or I would have told her to ask more! Many folks just don't know this!

Congrats and have fun!

Yes, the Sony mount is compatible with the Minolta AF (auto focus) or maxxum lenses. It is not compatible with the older MF - manual focus.

A common kit is the 18-55mm that you bought along with a telephoto zoom like a 55-200mm or a 75-300mm. Or some people will go for an all in one like the Sony or Tamron 18-250mm. As was suggested you may want to just use the camera for a bit and then decide what you'd like to add. And being able to use the Minolta AF lenses can be a real plus in getting nice lenses inexpensively.

There are step up and step down rings that allow different sized filters to be used on a lens. One things to be careful of is when you're shooting at a wider angle (the 18mm end) you could end up with vignetting b/c of the adaptors.

 

[photo_chick]

well I just tried it for the first time and I must say, I need to read the manual! LOL. hey I found out a family member of mine bought some filters (non returnable) and there for a 58mm lens, and mines a 55mm. Is there an adaptor for this?

There are step down rings you can buy.

 

[funkychunkymonkey]

where would I go to find one of these rings?

 

[photo_chick]

woooah... ignore what I typed before, I had 2 windows open.

try your local camera shop or look online. They're pretty common.