Wow, my new Minolta 50mm 1.4 AF Wow.
Oct 6, 2015 09:15:35 #
billnikon wrote:
Thanks for the responce. So, with the Minolta lens, can I set the camera to Pre-flash TTL instead of ADI flash control for the Minolta glass. Those are my two choices on the A99.
Bill, the ADI option should be grayed out if you don't have a "D" lens. The so-called Restyled lenses did include distance encoding, and after 1993-94 as an option, certain AF lenses offered that feature as well. After the merger with Konica was complete all Konica Minolta "professional" lenses offered distance encoding.
If your lens has 5 contact pins, it is not a "D" lens and ADI is not available. If on the other hand it has 8 pins, it's good to go. :thumbup:
Your camera will automatically shift to Pre-flash TTL since the lens is incapable of sending distance to image information for flash calculations. TTL works great with this lens... but ADI is a superior system in certain situations.
Oct 6, 2015 09:20:39 #
Peekayoh wrote:
No, because neither of the Minolta 50/1.4s are &qu... (show quote)
Yep... very nicely explained. I should have read your post before giving my previous reply. :thumbup:
ADI is invaluable with highly reflective or bright backgrounds. It gets exposure right every time in situations where TTL tends to struggle or miss.
Still, the limitations you've listed are important.
Oct 6, 2015 09:23:44 #
cosmo54 wrote:
Is this the same lens? Konica Minolta Normal 50mm f/1.4 Maxxum AF Autofocus Lens (Original Model) Used
If it is a KM lens, it is the updated version.
The optics and gearing are identical. The barrel, finish, and chip are different however... but the performance is identical.
Oct 6, 2015 09:26:33 #
JimH123 wrote:
I have the Minolta 50mm F1.7 and the Minolta Rokkor 50mm F1.4. The Rokkor version is the MC mount, manual focus, manual everything, and I have the adapter to use with my Sony A6000. The F1.7 lens is AF and in A-mount. I can use it on my A-mount bodies or the A6000 with a different adapter.
The Rokkor is the sharper of the two lenses by far.
The Rokkor is the sharper of the two lenses by far.
ROKKORS were some of the BEST lenses ever made. Just EXCELLENT image quality.
You have NO idea how much I regret selling all my old gear. :(
Oct 6, 2015 09:42:24 #
billnikon wrote:
I have been using Sony cameras for a few years no... (show quote)
Congratulations on your find. I just upgraded to a Canon 6D and my favorite 50mm f/1.4 is still the M42 mount Pentax with an adapter on it. :)
Oct 6, 2015 10:05:13 #
ralphc4176
Loc: Conyers, GA
Lucky you! Sounds like a great lens for a super price. I know you will enjoy using it.
Oct 6, 2015 10:34:17 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Peekayoh wrote:
No, because neither of the Minolta 50/1.4s are &qu... (show quote)
My new lens, Minolta 50mm f1.4 AF is working fine on the HVL-F60M flash and I am happy to report it is working great in ADI and Pre-flash TTL. I have varied the distances and lighting conditions. I am very pleased that the TTL system is working great with my 30 year old Minolta lens. Many thanks for all of the comments.
Oct 6, 2015 10:46:39 #
cosmo54 wrote:
Yes, Maxxum was branding for the US market.Is this the same lens? Konica Minolta Normal 50mm f/1.4 Maxxum AF Autofocus Lens (Original Model) Used
Oct 6, 2015 11:05:03 #
billnikon wrote:
ADI can't work with this lens; the camera is automatically switching to TTL.My new lens, Minolta 50mm f1.4 AF is working fine on the HVL-F60M flash and I am happy to report it is working great in ADI and Pre-flash TTL. I have varied the distances and lighting conditions. I am very pleased that the TTL system is working great with my 30 year old Minolta lens. Many thanks for all of the comments.
Oct 6, 2015 11:08:51 #
lukan wrote:
That's very odd; I used the same 9000AF (branded Maxxum 9000 in the States) from 1986 until it was stolen in 2008/9; never had a problem.I shot a Sony A99 for a while (GREAT camera and ca... (show quote)
Oct 6, 2015 11:19:25 #
CHOLLY wrote:
Cholly, I'm a hoarder, I never sell anything, well hardly ever, I'm trying to mend my ways.ROKKORS were some of the BEST lenses ever made. Just EXCELLENT image quality.
You have NO idea how much I regret selling all my old gear. :(
You have NO idea how much I regret selling all my old gear. :(
When Minolta introduced AF in 1985, I did what many others did and bought into the system and my SR mount lenses simply sat around gathering dust for 40 years until wonder of wonders the NEX and then A7* lines came along. Who'da thought it!! I couldn't be happier!! Well, I could be 40 years younger but that's not going to happen.
Oct 6, 2015 11:22:10 #
CHOLLY wrote:
ROKKORS were some of the BEST lenses ever made. Just EXCELLENT image quality.
You have NO idea how much I regret selling all my old gear. :(
You have NO idea how much I regret selling all my old gear. :(
Yes, It makes me ponder getting some additional Rokkor lenses. I don't really need them as I have no gaps in my lens coverage. But that 50mm Rokkor lens is just so much fun to use. The image quality is so good.
When I put it on my A6000 and manually focus using focus peaking, it is just so smooth and the focus point just seems to be so easy to find. And if I want to be even more precise, I just turn on the focus magnifier, and I can really nail it.
The lenses of that era were just such mechanical marvels. It is just not the same with the manual focus on the more modern lenses where AF is expected, and the focus ring is almost an after thought.
Oct 6, 2015 11:29:50 #
CHOLLY wrote:
Thank you!Tom, you are in our prayers.
Take care of yourself my friend; get well soon.
Take care of yourself my friend; get well soon.
Oct 6, 2015 11:33:04 #
CHOLLY wrote:
+1 :thumbup:Tom, you are in our prayers.
Take care of yourself my friend; get well soon.
Take care of yourself my friend; get well soon.
Oct 6, 2015 12:01:38 #
I have retired my Minolta 50mm 1.7 lens. I love the Sony 50mm 1.4 lens. It is really good with 13mm extention tube. BTY, I am not selling the 1.7 for sentimental reasons and emotions.
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