+ you wouldn't get new 2 zooms, a prime and a camera combo cheaper than this
+ has in body image stabilization
+ EVF rather than optical viewfinder in Nikon. Some prefer optical, I don't
- Sony A-mount is discontinued as far as I know, it's E-mount mirror-less now. However, there are quite a few Sony and third party lenses. And even primes become stabilized because it's in body!
- 5300 is more recent, things move fast and all that, has higher sensor resolution
- I personally prefer Nikon ergonomics
- A58 is quite cheaply built and plasticky. Probably the only DSLR with plastic lens mount
the a mount isnt discontinued. The new a68 has only just been released. But sony do seem to be more focused on e mount.
PortBoy78
15 Apr 16#12
Doesn't show on the Jessops website :disappointed:
Shock
15 Apr 161#13
Awesome deal if you can find it anywhere.
gta15
15 Apr 16#14
I have a A6000, can you get an adapter to fit these lenses to it? or is that just silly?
plork to gta15
15 Apr 16#16
Yes, there are adapters allowing you to use A-mount lenses on E-mount camera. The ones made by Sony support autofocus, there are also cheaper adapters (e.g. ebay), but those lack AF. If you want autofocus on older A-mount lenses (with screwdrive autofocus), you need the LA-EA4, that costs 230gbp. These lenses probably have build in AF motors (SAM), so the LA-EA3 (130gbb) is probably enough. Not sure what the autofocus performance of this combination would be though.
I don't think I would get this bundle for the lenses. They will be quite big with the adapter, and when including the cost of the adapter the money would probably better spend on e-mount lenses.
spruceyb to gta15
15 Apr 16#18
For the cost involved just get the SEL55-210 and SEL50. You can can pick them up for about £100 each if you keep your eyes open.
vlaur
15 Apr 16#15
Offer is done ? link si dead for me.
afroylnt
15 Apr 16#17
seems to have gone
vlaur
15 Apr 16#19
Offer is dead ? because i can't find this deal on the page.
anewman
19 Apr 16#20
Sony have been on record recently as saying A mount isn't abandoned. I personally think they'll go where the money is like any business. You can use Minolta AF lenses which can sometimes be gotten hold of quite cheaply.
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Sony a58 SLT Camera + 18-55mm Lens
Sony 50mm f/1.8 SAM Lens
Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Lens
Nice starter kit..:)
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http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3964195
+ has in body image stabilization
+ EVF rather than optical viewfinder in Nikon. Some prefer optical, I don't
- Sony A-mount is discontinued as far as I know, it's E-mount mirror-less now. However, there are quite a few Sony and third party lenses. And even primes become stabilized because it's in body!
- 5300 is more recent, things move fast and all that, has higher sensor resolution
- I personally prefer Nikon ergonomics
- A58 is quite cheaply built and plasticky. Probably the only DSLR with plastic lens mount
http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/Nikon/Nikon-Digital-SLRs/Nikon-D5300-with-18-55mm-VR-lens
I don't think I would get this bundle for the lenses. They will be quite big with the adapter, and when including the cost of the adapter the money would probably better spend on e-mount lenses.