topic SLT-A55V DSLR in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

SLT-A55V DSLR

Paullindsay — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:58:41 GMT

Hi there, I am new to DSLR and learning!

I have bought a SLT-A55V and would like to add a couple of lenses to my kit but am not sure if they are compatible. Can anyone tell me if Sony's DT-11-18 wide angle and the DT-18-200 lenses are compatible with this model please? If they are not I would be grateful alternative suggestions.

Thank you in anticipation.

Paul

SLT-A55V DSLR

blaireau_photo — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:12:35 GMT

Hi Paul - welcome to the Sony Forums.

Both of these lenses are compatible with your A55 DSLR and there is some more information about the lenses and compatibility on these links:

DT 11-18mm Lens: http://www.sony.co.uk/product/ddl-aps-c-lenses/sal-1118#pageType=Compatibles

DT 18-200mm Lens: http://www.sony.co.uk/product/ddl-aps-c-lenses/sal-18200#pageType=Compatibles

I would advise doing some price comparisons online and having a look at the reviews and ratings that people have left (Amazon also usually has an extensive list of reviews for each lens and similar models). I would advise taking your camera body to a local photography store and trying out some lenses - it is a major investment that can exceed the original purchase cost and some branches will match genuine online prices so don't be afraid to ask (when I worked for a major photography retailer, bundling it with a memory card usually persuaded the boss to 'do a deal' but as they say, you have nothing to lose as you can order online :smileylaugh:).

Good luck.

Simon

SLT-A55V DSLR

Paullindsay — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:55:48 GMT

Hi Simon,

Many thanks for that, it's a great help and much appreciated. I have already done some research on for the pricing as you suggested.

I will take your advice re taking the camera to a shop for trying out the lens and ask if they will match online prices.

Once again thank you for your help.

Regards

Paul