It's Already 2AM: 17th SPAMdition... Time to learn the Science of BUYology!!

KenjiS wrote in post #13045853
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …stDetail&Q=&li=​42525F3EB4

Ouch, Just ouch

A77
16-50 f/2.8
35mm f/1.8
50mm f/1.4
135 f/1.8

Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro

About $5000..And I'm not "comfy" with the system i built....but its about the best i can really do to what I'd "want"

A few of their lenses are just too darn pricey, their 70-200 is $2000 for example.... Their 100mm Macro is $750....

Sure building something Nikon or Canon would be probubly the same amount of money but id be more "comfortable" with the focal ranges and that...

hmmmm those prices are about the same as the Nikon and Canon prices Kenji... I am sure the new Nikkor 105mm Micro is somewhere around $800+++

Like by comparison

7D
15-85
28mm f/1.8

Sigma 50mm f/1.4
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 OS Macro
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 OS

$5400, But I'm more "comfortable" with the focal lengths and that....

Also i own most of this XD

FJ LOVE wrote in post #13045857
all the $1200 flights i found were from april till june, also i don't want multiple airlines and stuff ,

i just want to get there, sitting on a plane for 20 hours is bad enough but hanging out in airports is worse

I see... basically that's a good price already for you... and wow!!! Tickets alone is $3000 you better enjoy it here Martin

KenjiS wrote in post #13045865
Like by comparison

7D
15-85
28mm f/1.8

Sigma 50mm f/1.4
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 OS Macro
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 OS

$5400, But I'm more "comfortable" with the focal lengths and that....

Also i own most of this XD

doesn't Sigma make their lenses in Sony Mount as well?

KenjiS wrote in post #13045865
Like by comparison

7D
15-85
28mm f/1.8

Sigma 50mm f/1.4
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 OS Macro
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 OS

$5400, But I'm more "comfortable" with the focal lengths and that....

Also i own most of this XD

Canon and Nikon are the big boys... Sony is trying to gain some steam. The A77 seems like it's headed in the right direction. I'm sure Sony already has it's fanboys.

Nick go buy that light for me using your performance discount. I'll paypal you the money and you can talk to your friend while making the purchase

*sigh* wrote in post #13045860
They knew you couldn't afford it.

i'll have to mortgage my house now

Blurr Cube wrote in post #13045885
Canon and Nikon are the big boys... Sony is trying to gain some steam. The A77 seems like it's headed in the right direction. I'm sure Sony already has it's fanboys.

there are a lot of SOny fans in Singapore, other Asian countries and Europe

I wouldn't mind a Sony at all

monk3y wrote in post #13045867
I see... basically that's a good price already for you... and wow!!! Tickets alone is $3000 you better enjoy it here Martin

i told you, did you think i was kidding when i said i need $10,000

*sigh* wrote in post #13045860
They knew you couldn't afford it.

FJ LOVE wrote in post #13045889
i'll have to mortgage my house now

don't worry about mortgaging your house...you are always welcome to build a hut here

FJ LOVE wrote in post #13045894
i told you, did you think i was kidding when i said i need $10,000

peanuts!! start betting on the lottery...I'll bet some myself

I need to go to sleep hahaha bye

FJ LOVE wrote in post #13045894
i told you, did you think i was kidding when i said i need $10,000

Once in a lifetime

vipergts831 wrote in post #13045886
Nick go buy that light for me using your performance discount. I'll paypal you the money and you can talk to your friend while making the purchase

that was my thoughts exactly Omar, and i got the rolleyes, good luck with that

monk3y wrote in post #13045863
hmmmm those prices are about the same as the Nikon and Canon prices Kenji... I am sure the new Nikkor 105mm Micro is somewhere around $800+++

The 70-200 thats fair with pricing I guess, but the Nikon and Canon DO have optical IS/VR in them, the Sony doesnt, The optics on the Sony are also a bit...Eh from what I saw..Heres it VS the Nikon 70-200, at 70 the Sony is a little better, but at 200 the Nikon is a lot better...Keep in mind, this is on the 12mp a700, So whats it going to be like on the 24mp a77?!

http://www.dpreview.co​m …viewConfigurati​on.xml%3F1

Heres VS the Canon Mk II on a 7D...Even with the higher res 7D the Canon comes out on top

http://www.dpreview.co​m …viewConfigurati​on.xml%3F1

I wont post the Sigma OS result because DPReviews copy isnt as good as some I've seen...The Sony is closest in performance to the Sigma OS, IE, its really not worth the money..

The Macro however, The Sony uses screwdrive AF for one, not AF-S or USM, for two it extends while focusing

http://www.photozone.d​e …ens-tests/378-sony_100_28

It also lacks VR/IS in lens like the Canon or Nikon (We're talking about -cost- Not the fact the camera body has it) and its not weather sealed like the Canon or the Nikon...

monk3y wrote in post #13045895
don't worry about mortgaging your house...you are always welcome to build a hut here

i may need to build a hut Steven and fish for food