06-19-2013, 04:25 PM
A strange question I'm hoping the budget-conscious Sony Alpha afficionados here could weigh in on.
I'm a hobbyist mostly using NIkon DSLR (D70 now, eyeing a jump to D600 in a year or two) equipment. I bought the well-regarded Maxxum 200mm f2.8 AF lens at a yard sale at a great price, so instead of selling it, thought I could just get a used Alpha body now that the prices have come down.
I can get a used A100 in very good shape for about $150.00, but am wondering if the jump to a A700 at well over $300.00 is warranted? I would use my D70, kit lens and macro lens for family and nature close ups, and would use the Maxxum 200mm and an Alpha body for wildlife, distant landscapes, special events and sports.
Thanks.
I'm a hobbyist mostly using NIkon DSLR (D70 now, eyeing a jump to D600 in a year or two) equipment. I bought the well-regarded Maxxum 200mm f2.8 AF lens at a yard sale at a great price, so instead of selling it, thought I could just get a used Alpha body now that the prices have come down.
I can get a used A100 in very good shape for about $150.00, but am wondering if the jump to a A700 at well over $300.00 is warranted? I would use my D70, kit lens and macro lens for family and nature close ups, and would use the Maxxum 200mm and an Alpha body for wildlife, distant landscapes, special events and sports.
Thanks.