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Hi,

 

I use a Sony A58 camera and currently have the kit lens and a Minolta 35-105 lens.

I would like to extend my range to 16 of 18mm, so I can use my camera on all occasions. 

 

Doubting between the Tamron 18-270 and the Sony 18-135.

Which one would you recommend or are there any other suggestions?

 

Kind regards,

Vincent

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If you want a good normal range zoom look at the sony 16-50, tamron 17-50 or Sonz Ziess 16-80.   All them are superior to the Kit lens and the Minolta 35-105.   If you really want the extra length Sony has the 16-105.  None of the really wide zoom ranges ie 18-270 are as good due to the opticial compromises that have to be made.  A two lens kit ie normal zoom lens along with a telephoto zoom is hard to beat.

 

Tom

A700, A580 Tamron 17-50 Sony 55-200 Tamron 70-200, Tamron 200-400 Sigma 10-20 Tamron 90.

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