Decisions....

[T_J_G]

Nick has the Canon version of that.

[DubFan]

Nice, cheers mate.

Reckon this would be a good edition to the camera bag?  Might try out something like this.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigma-70-300mm-f4-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B000B8T6DI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1MM2QZGA4NTYB&colid=1XFID1K5I5KX9

You don't have anything longer than 70mm at the moment do you, so that could help you out in situations where you come back with less than satisfactory pictures because you don't have enough reach.
Decent price on Amazon too.

[bobbarley]

Yeah, I've nothing further than 70mm and even then it's from the stock lens that came with the camera.

[Diamond Hell]

I wouldn't buy that.

I've been disappointed with the shots out of my 70-300mm lens.

It's nice having the range, but the lack of speed in the glass is incredibly frustrating.  If I was to do it again I'd step up to an L-Series F2.8 out of the box - you'll get WAY more keepers.

Upgrade the body, at least you should know how the Sony units operate pretty well.

[T_J_G]

It's nice having the range, but the lack of speed in the glass is incredibly frustrating.  If I was to do it again I'd step up to an L-Series F2.8 out of the box - you'll get WAY more keepers.

That a bit of a step up from a £130 lense....

[Diamond Hell]

So don't do it - ultimately you'll be frustrated.

What is there you can find of similar range that is faster for not much more?  Take some time to look around, but try and buy the fastest glass you can.

[T_J_G]

So don't do it - ultimately you'll be frustrated.

What is there you can find of similar range that is faster for not much more?  Take some time to look around, but try and buy the fastest glass you can.

It's the balance between £££ and speed, a 70-200 F2.8 would be awesome but you're probably looking at over £1k, my 70-200 is F4 constant and I guess I get by.  At the end of the day if you can get one second hand (Sigma 70-300) you can punt it on for more or less what you paid.

[bobbarley]

DH, what body do you use, and what are your favourite lens in your collection?

[DubFan]

If you want a faster zoom lens for your Sony, as I mentioned before, the best value lens is the Minolta 70-210 f4 "beercan". Constant F4 is enough for good bokeh and the glass is good quality. You can get them on ebay for £130 buy it now, which is around the same price as that Sigma, but better quality.

[bobbarley]

So you favour the Minolta over Sigma?