Sony Lenses.
Nov 3, 2013 13:14:59 #
Nov 3, 2013 13:27:28 #
lindyphx wrote:
Pretty open ended question. I f you are cheap like me and want a good lens, then look for Minolta AF lenses anywhere. Sony themselves make great lenses. Even their kit lenses are good. If you have the money, then go Carl Zeiss.Looking for lenses to fit SLT-65aV Sony.
Al Minolta AF lenses fit the alpha bodies.
Nov 3, 2013 13:31:20 #
Ebay !
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I think you need to give more thought to the question and re word it.
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I think you need to give more thought to the question and re word it.
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Nov 3, 2013 13:44:46 #
Nov 3, 2013 13:46:48 #
You're right. At this point I'm not sure of what alternatives there are outside of Sony.
Nov 3, 2013 15:08:59 #
lindyphx wrote:
Graig's list, consignment shops, thrift stores, pawn shops, etc... I bought my Carl Zeiss lens for my Sony at a pawn shop for $35.00You're right. At this point I'm not sure of what alternatives there are outside of Sony.
Oh, and don't forget camera shops that sell used equipment. A couple of times I bought the whole camera (a Minolta Maxxum) for $10.00 at a consignment shop. I kept the lens and threw out the camera.
I did spend up once and bought my 75-300mm Sony lens from Sony brand new for $249.00 It is a good little lens. Most of my posting are shot with this lens. I also bought a new 50mm f1.8 prime lens from Sony. It too, is a great lens. I paid $149.00 from Sony direct. You won't see any super deals from a camera shop or Best Buy on new Sony lenses because Sony sets their price and that's that.
Nov 3, 2013 20:02:05 #
Thanks a mil. It looks like I have my work cut out for me. Have u tried any Minolta lenses ?
Nov 3, 2013 21:06:27 #
lindyphx wrote:
Are you replying to me? If so, next time click on the Quote Reply tab instead of the regular reply tab. I knwo, it is confusing.Thanks a mil. It looks like I have my work cut out for me. Have u tried any Minolta lenses ?
Anyway to answer your question, most of my lenses are Minolta lenses and I use them a lot also. You should use google and even Ebay and read up on them. The are excellent lenses but Minolta had kit lenses also. Their good ones had all metal bodies for starters. My Carl Zeiss lens is a Minolta lens.
Nov 4, 2013 05:46:06 #
lindyphx wrote:
Thanks a mil. It looks like I have my work cut out for me. Have u tried any Minolta lenses ?
i have 3 minolta maxxum lenses. a 200mm apo G ,a 70-200mm apo G and a 100-300 apo D. the G leenses are the same as the sony G lenses but at a much lower price.check adorama,B&H, and KEH for used lens deals.
Nov 4, 2013 08:27:35 #
I recently bought an a77, and since then I've picked up several Minolta & Sigma lenses for Minolta. Just make sure they have the Maxxum mount (same as Sony alpha) and are not Rokkor, or D mount.
Go to www.dyxum.com/lenses/results.asp for a comprehensive list and ratings, then have fun shopping!
Go to www.dyxum.com/lenses/results.asp for a comprehensive list and ratings, then have fun shopping!
Nov 4, 2013 08:51:03 #
I am in the process of doing an inventory on my own Minolta lenses,and just sold my 28-70 2.8 on ebay, which was an excellent lens. If you'e interested, PM me, and I will get a list to you, but it may take a couple of days.-Ed
Nov 4, 2013 09:34:27 #
dglphoto
Loc: Lynnwood, WA
Your question is pretty vague, but here is what I can tell you.
Any Sony A-mount lens will fit their SLT line of cameras. In addition the Minolta A-mount lenses will also fit. Minolta started the A-mount when they came out with their Maxxum line of film cameras around 1985 or so. When Sony purchased Minolta in 2006 and started their Alpha camera series they chose to use the A-mount that Minolta had created. They stayed with the A-mount when the introduced the SLT series a few years later. Note that Minolta lenses that are not A-mount (which is any Minolta lens made prior to the introduction of the Maxxum line in 1985) will NOT fit the Sony A-mount cameras.
You also have many choices from Sigma and Tamron, which make lenses to fit other manufacturers cameras, including Sony. I have never used Tamron myself, but Sigma lenses are very good and significantly less expensive than Sony lenses of the same description and category.
Any Sony A-mount lens will fit their SLT line of cameras. In addition the Minolta A-mount lenses will also fit. Minolta started the A-mount when they came out with their Maxxum line of film cameras around 1985 or so. When Sony purchased Minolta in 2006 and started their Alpha camera series they chose to use the A-mount that Minolta had created. They stayed with the A-mount when the introduced the SLT series a few years later. Note that Minolta lenses that are not A-mount (which is any Minolta lens made prior to the introduction of the Maxxum line in 1985) will NOT fit the Sony A-mount cameras.
You also have many choices from Sigma and Tamron, which make lenses to fit other manufacturers cameras, including Sony. I have never used Tamron myself, but Sigma lenses are very good and significantly less expensive than Sony lenses of the same description and category.
Nov 4, 2013 10:19:09 #
meatyore wrote:
I am in the process of doing an inventory on my own Minolta lenses,and just sold my 28-70 2.8 on ebay, which was an excellent lens. If you'e interested, PM me, and I will get a list to you, but it may take a couple of days.-Ed
Thanks again...yes ! Please let me know if u want to sell any of them.
Nov 4, 2013 10:20:42 #
dglphoto wrote:
Your question is pretty vague, but here is what I ... (show quote)
Great info and it certainly answers my question. Now it's time to go shopping.
Nov 4, 2013 12:34:53 #
I just found a Minolta AF 35-70mm (Mini-beercan) lens for $50. I bought it and love it does. You most likely can find this lens on ebay or amazon for about the same price. The Minolta AF 28-70mm lens is OK, look for the second generation of this lens (silver colored).
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