Lens recommendations for Sony A100 DSLR?

Question: Lens recommendations for Sony A100 DSLR!?

I am upgrading my equipment from a point and shoot to a Sony A100 wit the kit lens (18mm - 70mm zoom)!. Most of my photography is outdoor landscape and wildlife!. I have been using a Sony H9 but want better quality for use in prints!. The 15X zoom on the H9 is equivalent to about 450mm I think!.

So, for the Sony A100, what lens would you suggest!?

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

For landscape photography you need a wide-angle - 20mm to 24mm!. For wildlife you need a telephoto or long zoom - at least 300mm!.

Fortunately, any Minolta Maxxum AF lens made from 1985 on will work fine with your A100!. Check on eBay or your local Craigslist or at these reptable sellers:

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You might consider the Maxxum 70-210mm zoom with a matched Maxxum 2X teleconverter!. I regularly use the older manual focus version of this equipment!. If you'd like to see examples, go to http://www!.flickr!.com/photos/drifter45h/!.!.!.

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I also have a Sony a100 I highly recomend this lens!. For the price you won't get better!. It takes great photos and has a great range for a great price!. http://www!.amazon!.com/Tamron-AF70-300mm-!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Take a look at SAL-500F80 - 500mm f/8 Reflex Super Telephoto Lens!. its a great lens for your type of work, though its an expensive lens!. You can also try Sigma lenses, which are cheaper and have amazing optics!Www@QuestionHome@Com