Quote Originally Posted by ameerat42 View Post
I got a few possible links on a search for "used Sony e-mount lenses".
The prices look a bit lower than for the new ones. Note that they are
not necessarily Sony brand, but as a guide to their performance, you
can look each one up on the DPReview site.

Just one link is:
https://www.ebay.com.au/p/8039230367?iid=203055947828

This would be (for me) a starting point lens that ranges from
"not-too-wide" to "not-too-telephoto" and "not-too-macro".
It's maximum reproduction size is 0.32X or about 1/3 actual
subject size. A true macro would be at least 1:1.

I did not find a DPR link for it, but here is a PhotoReview test
on it:
https://www.photoreview.com.au/revie...rxd-lens-a071/
Thanks so much for going to all this trouble
The review was super helpful; I think I had looked at the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8.5.6 a while back. Then I got so confused/overwhelmed, I kinda stopped for a while. This could be a good all-round starting point to get me going while I decide on what else to kit myself out with.