Use Sony Alpha 65V with SAL 2.8 / 16-50 as standard zoom, had in recent years on various cameras also the Minolta AF 100-300 APO Tele Zoom in use. By focal length gap between the two was now always the problem that an objective lack zooms, and the other always the same too much. This new lens provides the perfect connection to SAL 16-50. It is about 1-2 cm longer and slightly thicker than the Minolta telephoto zoom lens, but with still low weight, especially much lighter than other comparable telephoto zoom with a higher light intensity - so great take away, attached to Camera follows a balanced weight distribution. Can be had at all Sony Alpha - SLRs or SLTs use, or on the two digital Konica Minolta SLRs, but not to the full-size models (A99, A900, A850). The design (structure of Griffgummierung, surface structure of the lens body) fits well with the SAL 16-50. With a quarter-turn moving the zoom ring through the entire zoom range, prima, encompassing therefore not necessary. (Other manufacturers are partly no longer common, has bought there) Supplied with a lens hood is included, the lens has a metal bayonet. Starting the recording, also with comparisons to Minolta - zoom, showing that the SAL 55-300 prima image quality - in conjunction with the 24 megapixel image sensor of the Alpha 65 are extremely sharp images, in which you can still zoom in greatly on PC. In the corners no sharpness or brightness losses are looking at the pictures to see. Plotting the camera neck strap, so the movable lens part does not slip out. Through a "lock" switch can be the retracted Zoom also fix so that it remains in this position for sure. At the same time it can be stated: the zoom ring can be easily and smoothly move while shooting. The autofocus works quickly and significantly quieter than the Minolta-Zoom, a significant difference in speed is not ascertainable my impression. Conclusion: The light weight and the material quality to the touch give the impression that a lot of plastic was used. But: The lens looks great from, it is easy to operate and provides prima prima image quality. And at a reasonable price, for something better would have to more than double pay, then lug around a lot more weight, need larger storage space in the camera bag, and would still probably only in certain situations a little better pictures.
