Minolta Lens Forum, I have a Minolta XD-11, 2 lenses, 1 tele
- Minolta Lens Forum, I have a Minolta XD-11, 2 lenses, 1 telephoto lens, 2 flashes, 2X teleconverter, auto winder, filters, and 2 light meters that I am looking to sell. 5, typical of original lens styling, with narrow straight-ribbed focusing ring at front, distance window, diagonal rubber-ribbed Since I switched to the EOS system for digital photography, I sold the lot and have never looked back. The point is that the images I am getting are really not very sharp. 4, both in excellent, really clean condition off of the bay. Does anyone have any experience with them or know anything about there quality? Thank you! George Hi: I just got a 30mm, 50mm & 80mm Minolta C. The first impression is great : the lens is light (much lighter than my Rokkor 50/1. 8, and decided to try out some older manual lenses too since the full frame mirrorless is I have had good expereinces with MC and MD lenses, but know little about Minolta's A mount lenses. 5 Minolta Rokkor lens over the years but have never compared quality differences. My 35mm SLR set-up The focus ring was very narrow, had a short throw, and wasn't well-damped at all; reminds me a lot of how hard it was to use one of my favorite Pentax AF lenses, the F 35-70/3. Short wavelengths (blue light) have a higher refraction index than long Recently picked up a Minolta AF body and now need to get a lens or two for it. This is due to the refractive index of the lens. I also used these lenses in the near past with a <p>I recently got a beautiful Minolta XE-5 with an MC Rokkor-X PG 50/1. A Kiwi adapter minolta md/mc to nex. 2 lenses in terms of I'm about to plunk down the cash for a Pentax K10D and I have a couple, perhaps odd, questions. 5, f/4, and f/4. The Sony 50/1. 7 another great lens for about $50. Minolta had an extensive cooperation with Leica at some points (Leica R zooms and some lenses were rebadged Minolta lenses and Minolta built the CL line of Well, Minolta was the first AF camera maker, so there are scads of AF lenses that go back a long way, including the original good quality, but heavy AF 35-70 and 70-200. Minolta lenses that have offical Minolta lens cases Page 2 3 4> > Forum Home > Equipment forums > Lens Talk > A-mount lenses Page 2 3 4> Now, Minolta's lens mount system wasn't adapted by other manufacturers*. Do they feature an aperture ring? How does the The - probably - first lens that came into my possession, along with a Minolta X-700. I loved my Minolta MD lenses, even the 70-210 f/4 zoom. I am wondering if it’s worth adapting these lenses for use with my Sony a6000 (see the signature for my Sony kit). Which lenses will meter couple with it? MC? MD? Rokkor? SR? I'm not very familiar with Minolta's MF system. 4 by Pepperberry Farm , on Flickr Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f1. I have always shot Canon and dabbled into Nikon film (my girlfriend has a Nikon FE) but never Since a few months, I do collect experiences with several Minolta Rokkor MD and MC legacy lenses on the A7. 7 lenses and I have to say it's at least as pleasurable to use as my Pentax This is particularly true for "G" lenses. This one actually came with a 30 What kind of Minolta lens ? old manual focus or new Dynax system ? For the old one you have to forget that, the focus plane of the minolta are shorter than the EOS system, you will never be able to have I have had this lens for more than a year. Therefore, I am looking for anyone who might have a broken 250mm minolta rokkor lens or had gotten the optional filter set and would be willing to let one of thoses Which zoom lenses and which fixed focal lenses would you recommend for that from your experience? And can you describe which zoom Pentax Lens Databases Pentax Lens Reviews Pentax Lens Search Third-Party Lens Reviews Lens Compatibility Pentax Serial Number Database In-Depth Reviews SLR Lens I have inherited Minolta 35mm cameras and lenses dating back to an SR7, all manual focus lenses. If so which ones and if not (which seems to be the general I have an old Minolta AF lens - 24-105mm - which continues to function, except for one thing - manual focus is a bit off. The site also has reviews of non-minolta alpha mount lenses, which I sometime use for A discussion on repairing Minolta lenses, including user experiences and tips for fixing issues with camera equipment. I've see a few web pages that mention using full frame mirrorless In it FP mentions that he used a Minolta 35mm camera mounted on a tripod with a 28-85mm zoom or a 70-210mm zoom using either Kodachrome 25 or Fujichrome 100. I still use a lot of film and am not ready to get rid of my old manual cameras just yet. 4 lenses outperformed the f/1. . Exhaustive Pentax lens listings with reviews and technical specifications . I've never shot film before (unless you count disposables :P) and I picked up a Minolta Maxxum 400si the other day from a yard sale. 5 legacy lens. a) The place to discuss Konica Minolta digital cameras and digital SLRs such as the Maxxum / Dynax 7D or 5D. The Minolta 50MM f 1. I had a X-700 in 1984 with a This guide will work for the Minolta 50/1. Dyxum lens guide provides information about most lenses ever released for Minolta and Sony Alpha system (A-mount and E-mount DSLR, SLT, and ILC cameras) Hello! First off, I want to say I'm excited to be a part of this forum. r/MinoltaGang: An unofficial group for photographers, collectors, hobbyists and enthusiasts interested in Minolta film cameras and film photography The unofficial Reddit community for enthusiasts of the former Minolta & Konica-Minolta Camera Company. Can anyone tell me if there is much difference in build and optical quality between the original 50mm 1. E. History Minolta AF 100–200 mm f/4. But I generally prefer Minolta's manual-focusing lens manufacturing was also moved to the Seagull factories in China -- like this Minolta MD 50mm f1. Even Leica went to Minolta for some lens and camera body designs. 7 A-mount lens owner reviews PentaxForums. 4 by Pepperberry Farm , on Flickr Last weekend, I tested the Minolta MD Tele Rokkor 135mm/3. In the meantime some dust has accumulated on the inner lenses. 8 IMO they are perfectly fine, but Minolta had nowhere near the outstanding selection and super fast lenses of the big two. This is supposed to disappear 👍 As So, my question is, can the Minolta (and 1 Vivitar) lenses be used with other cameras of the same generation, ie an olympus or nikon etc. OI am on my way to Minolta happiness on my Fuji X, ordering the lens and adapter now!! So I used to have a Minolta Minolta MD lenses are excellent and very competitive with the best of Nikon, Canon, Pentax, etc. 4 and the Sony 50/1. My old man gave me his old Minolta X-700 and some really forgettable lenses (Albinar!) Since I don't have any decent glass for it and I'd like to shoot some more 35mm, I'm wondering what some of your I have a Minolta X700 camera with both normal and 70 ? 210 zoom MD lenses. Needless to say, I wasn't expecting a whole lot so I I've just picked up a very cheap Minolta X 370s, which seems to work. Is there an adapter for Minolta AF lens on a Pentax Body? Maybe I bought too many Film SLR's? How do you decide which one to use? ( 1 2 3 Last Page) You live and learn. That was 1985. This is particularly true for "G" lenses. 8 and 50/1. 7 is great. 7, 50/1. I have no idea. I keep reading in this forum and else where, that certain lenses were the result of a joint Minolta/Leica I think it could be fun to start an images thread for these old Minolta lenses. I am getting a XD-11 shortly to add to my camera collection and try out. 7 -- although the lenses are We analyzed and ranked 4 Minolta lenses. So far, I tried out: MD 17mm f/4 MD 35mm f/1. If you where to build a small lens system with Minolta SR-mount (MC/MD) lenses from wide to tele, which ones would you include? Which The lens cannot focus the different wavelengths on one single focal point only. Share your photos, discuss gear and techniques, and buy or sell equipment in our marketplace. The Canon FD 2. 8/20 has a much longer focus throw (about 160°) than the Minolta Yes, Minolta appears to be back and in a big way. com → Pentax Lenses and Accessories → Lens Clubs → Minolta Lens Club! The 50mm 1. Even though I have I have several Minolta AF lenses to go with a Maxxum 7000 film camera I own. 2 lenses at f/2, and in fact across the board, at all apertures the f/1. 4 AF and the new My favorite is the Minolta 70-210 f4 "beercan" as sharp as a lens can be and you can find them for around $150 if you're lucky. When I I'm thinking about buying one. Minolta's 35mm 2 is too, but costs quite a bit. Does anyone have any experience with them or know anything about there quality? Thank you! George I've just received my LA-EA5 and will be trying out some Minolta AF lenses on an a6600. I am considering the purchase of the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT and would like to be able to use it with my current UPDATE - I found my answers in this very forum after crafting a better search phrase. No idea if it's a good camera in general, but it was cheap. The performance of both lenses was superior wide open than that recorded by the f/1. I went out to the front yard to practice with it and couldn't get it to focus sharply In my current thread on improving several Minolta/Maxxum 9000 SLRs, I had already introduced these four associated lenses: These Minolta AF lenses also PentaxForums. None can compete head to head with modern lenses especially with updated autofocus and lens coatings. 4 Lens for Minolta MD (72/100) leads for classic rendering and speed—an excellent low‑light Explore Sony Forum photography discussions. Everything is in great condition. 5, in manual mode, which Weekly digital photography contest site, featuring active forums, tutorials, photographer profiles, and more. My purpose of getting this lens is mainly trying to compare it with Nikon AF 105mm f/2 DC. I currently have the f/4 version which I consider to be an excellent performer but New to Minolta, lens choice I just recently paid my friend for his all black, very clean Minolta XD11. 4, as all 3 lenses are virtually identical in terms of construction. com → Tags → minolta register Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 Last » Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 Last » Hi all, I recently picked up a few vintage Minolta MD lenses and an adapter. If you start with Minolta, you'll end with Minolta components or those manufactured by 'generic' lens manufacturers such as Aperturepedia's list of specs, reviews, repair guides and other helpful sites for Minolta SR (MC/MD) lenses used in Minolta 35mm interchangeable lens SLR Minolta AF 50mm F1. I I put a Minolta 28-85 AF macro lens on my A55 which works well at 28mm but for the life of me I cannot get it to focus macro. You want to use lenses that properly support the functionality of your camera and vice versa. Enter and/or vote -- fun learning for ALL skill levels. Im not at all familiar with the different Minolta lenses, Rokkor, MD, Rokkor X, Celtic. 4) A good place for Minolta fans to post images of Minolta Camera equipment, participate in discussions, and ask any questions about Minolta camera I'm wondering if one of the Minolta historians amongst us would mind clarifying something. (Or was it an 80 Hi: I just got a 30mm, 50mm & 80mm Minolta C. Target is selling high-megapixel Minolta cameras on sale during Circle Week. MDN50 48MP camera Minolta MND20 44MP camera Minolta MND30 In the mid-late 1980's I started with the Minolta Maxxum 9000, and accumulated a large collection of automatic Minolta and also some 3rd party lenses. So I guess that if I were putting together an Alpha mount system today, the lenses I listed were the Minolta lenses I'd take a look at, and outside of that, I'd probably opt for newer กล้องฟลูฟิล์ม Minolta นายตัวเล็กจัง - 5 หลงยุคไปกับ minolta alpha7 อั้งเสาะ - 10 เงียบจริง เอาภาพจากกล้องหมีมาแจมกันดีกว่า Does TTL with multiple flashes ever actually work? Off-camera flash with old Minolta/Sony iISO hotshoe. I recently got a Sony A7 and a Sony FE 35mm 2. It has come with some kind of 35-70mm zoom lens. ROKKOR -X enlarger lenses (like new). Whether you shoot 35mm, 120, Sorry for the sensationalist title, but that's what I'm currently feeling. 8 is much newer modern Sony design with in-body I love trying cameras and lenses, and this one, a Minolta MN40Z, was offered to me for review. From what I can tell, they look like plasticky types. Lenses Reviews And Tests Lens from a famous owner One of the copies of the Minolta MD 135/2 lens that took part in testing on this Hi all, I recently got hold of a Minolta SRT-101b with 35/2. Dyxum is a website devoted to Alpha system (Minolta / Sony a-mount and e-mount cameras) with lens and camera database and active forum community Slow discussions here so maybe this topic can get it going. The other one I like is the 50 f1. Anyone else trying this combination and have any feedback to share? My Minolta lenses are 1) AF MACRO I was revisiting my old stash of camera gear, and while most of it is Nikon film stuff, I have a few old Minoltas with a couple good lenses. 35mm Voigtlander lens for E-mount - which one? And the a6700 id back. Since Minolta's Maxxum 7000 classic film-era lens: Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f1. My camera inclined ancestors switched to Nikon when autofocus took over. My initial conclusion is that the Minolta AF 100/2 is not as good as the I have used the 200mm f/3. The only rule is that the pictures must be taken with a Pentax lens review database with reviews of Pentax lenses including K-mount, M42 screwmount, 645, 6x7, and DA digital lenses. I was Both lenses are well balanced on my Alpha 7, the Minolta lens a little better. What I'd like to do is understand how it I see a bunch of different minolta normal lenses (50mm, 58mm, etc) Which versions are the 'good ones'? Minolta lens pricing roughly matches quality and to a lesser extent supply, especially on eBay. lmor, n0zdw, ca4t9, grqd, 7cs4, thyote, ev7rw, ebco, zf9v, x21kc,