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by: purplovr August 1, 2012 6:14 PM PDT

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Best Super Zoom for Nex3

by purplovr - 8/1/12 6:14 PM

I own a Nex3 and would like to purchase either a zoom or super zoom lens. Is there much difference between these two types of lenses? I'm not sure which one will suit my needs and would like some advice. I primarily want to take outdoor shots from a very long distance away and zoom in as much as possible.Thanks for any and all advice.


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Telephoto Lens

by PistonCupChampion - 8/1/12 8:30 PM

In Reply to: Best Super Zoom for Nex3 by purplovr

The difference between a regular zoom lens and a super zoom is the amount of focal range covered. It does NOT mean that a super zoom will get you closer to the subject. What you are really asking for is a lens which more optical reach, or telephoto. A super telephoto has the most optical reach. A telephoto lens can either be a zoom lens or a fixed focal length "prime" lens.

The longest native lens made for NEX cameras is the $350 55-210mm SEL55210. To get more reach than that, you would have to use an adapter, the LA-EA1, $200. With the adapter, you could mount any Sony A-mount lens. Sony offers a few lenses that offer 300mm to 500mm, ranging from $250 to $13,000. You can also mount A-mount third-party manufacturer lenses.

It is also possible to screw on an inexpensive teleconverter lens to the front of the SEL55210. You would lose some resolution, but it would be cheap.


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