"Fastest zoom"?

[nodpete]

What is the "fastest" zoom for a Sony? I know there's a 24-135mm f2.8/4.5, but are there others basically in this focal range? I'm talking $300 or less (used probably). Thanks.

[dr4gon]

hmmm....

The only one that comes close off the top of my mind is the Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 or the 28-75mm F/2.8.

[DWessel]

About the fastest you're going to get with a zoom is f/2.8. Tamron has a line-up of:

Tamron SP AF 17 - 50mm f/2.8 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) Standard Zoom Lens (designed for APSC sized sensor) for about $460

Tamron SP 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD-IF Autofocus Zoom Lens (suitable for FF sensor) for about $465

Tamron 70 - 200mm f/2.8 DI LD (IF) Macro, Fast AF Telephoto Zoom Lens for about $730

Sigma 18mm - 50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro Autofocus Zoom Lens (remember "DC" designates for APSC sized sensor cameras) for about $420

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DG DF AutoFocus Standard Zoom Lens for about $570

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 EX DG AutoFocus Wide Angle Zoom Lens for about $380

Sigma 50 - 150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM II Normal-to-Telephoto Zoom for about $780

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for about $800


After that, you're looking at the pricy CZ lenses like the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM Vario-Sonnar T Digital SLR Lens with Hood & Case, by Carl Zeiss for about $1,900 or the Sony 24 - 70mm f/2.8 Vario-Sonnar ZA Digital SLR 0.25x Zoom Lens with Super Sonic Wave Motor for about $1600.

But hey its only money. Right.

[nodpete]

Thanks to both of you for the info. I'll look into the list.