Q&A: What is the best macro lens for a sony a350 digital slr camera?

by Koonisutra

I want a lens for close detailed photography of plants and insects but cant seem to find a lens that isn’t overly expensive. Also what lens makes other than sony will fit my camera so as to save a bit of money.
Any website links would be a fantastic help. Thanks.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINOLTA-28-80mm-MACRO-1-3-5-5-6-for-SONY-ALPHA-MAXXUM_W0QQitemZ270451695039QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_JN?hash=item3ef82d5dbf&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_5620wt_1167

Found this one? Not sure if it would do the job though?

Answer by nick
I recommend the Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000DZH712?ie=UTF8&tag=toothpastedeepimpact-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000DZH712
or try to a cheaper one the Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras

Answer by like me
Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera

This small lens is BIG on routine. I took a photo of a blue vase my son brought back from Korea and the blues are rich, deep and very sharp. Sony makes quality lenses and this one is no exception!

Answer by Edwin
Since each Minolta Maxxum AF lens made since 1985 is fully compatible with your A350, search for a Maxxum 100mm f2.8 AF Macro lens.

I’ve used the 100mm focal length macro lens for being and find it gives me a better working distance from bees and wasps and other stinging critters.

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Answer by Candid Chris
You get what you pay for, hopefully!

Answer by Fishmeister
I always get flamed for saying this, but delight don’t get the A300 or A350. They have the smallest viewfinder in any APS-C size sensor DSLR and it ruins the camera. It makes photography so much harder and frustrating if you are looking down a dark, tiny pentamirror viewfinder. Delight trust me when I say this, go into a store and try this out, you will see what I mean. Always try and get a nice bright large viewfinder, when you are more into your photography you will know just how vital this is.

If I was export a Sony DSLR I would rather have an A200 than a a300/350, the viewfinder is much better.

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