minolta AF 75 to 300
Jun 22, 2019 17:41:37 #
can anyone tell me if this is a good buy for $90.00.IT is a A mount lens to be used on the sony A65.this will give me areach out to 450.I have a tamron 18 to 270 now but am unhappy with the shots I am getting of some Hawks ive seen around the apt complex.This lens looks like it has never been used. It is a 75 to 300 AF Zoom 1.5m/4.9ft macro.any info would be appreciated.
Jun 22, 2019 18:07:52 #
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Jun 22, 2019 20:29:08 #
Minolta made about half a dozen different versions of this lens.
The first(I think) one, known as the “big beer can”” seems to have a decent reputation. The rest, mostly plastic, not so much from what I’ve read. I have a plastic 75-300mm f 4.5- 5.6 that I’m not all that impressed with. I do have 10-15 other Minolta lenses that I do really like, mostly primes.
See if this helps: http://allphotolenses.com/lenses/brands/c_17/p_7.html and also look into dyxxum.com and Kurt Munger for further info.
Look before you leap though, old Minolta lenses can usually be bought for a song and a dance, and $90.00 for most of the 75-300mm sounds kinda high.
Good luck, there are some great old Minolta lenses out there.
The first(I think) one, known as the “big beer can”” seems to have a decent reputation. The rest, mostly plastic, not so much from what I’ve read. I have a plastic 75-300mm f 4.5- 5.6 that I’m not all that impressed with. I do have 10-15 other Minolta lenses that I do really like, mostly primes.
See if this helps: http://allphotolenses.com/lenses/brands/c_17/p_7.html and also look into dyxxum.com and Kurt Munger for further info.
Look before you leap though, old Minolta lenses can usually be bought for a song and a dance, and $90.00 for most of the 75-300mm sounds kinda high.
Good luck, there are some great old Minolta lenses out there.
Jun 23, 2019 06:34:00 #
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http://stokesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/canon-sx-50-hs-for-bird-photography-i.html
Jun 23, 2019 09:43:12 #
the hiker wrote:
can anyone tell me if this is a good buy for $90.00.IT is a A mount lens to be used on the sony A65.this will give me areach out to 450.I have a tamron 18 to 270 now but am unhappy with the shots I am getting of some Hawks ive seen around the apt complex.This lens looks like it has never been used. It is a 75 to 300 AF Zoom 1.5m/4.9ft macro.any info would be appreciated.
The two older/oldest 75-300's are the better choice - no matter the price ! Maximize your IQ and use your Clear Image Zoom on the Sony to gain reach.
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Jun 23, 2019 13:22:16 #
GeneS
Loc: Glendale,AZ
Get the D model, It was the last model and had the digital coatings. with 7 pin connection.
Most of the cheap models are not that great, and are the older models.
New D model was a precursor to the 70-300 but with out SSM.
All the zoom lenses will loose some IQ at the longest range.
You can buy a like new 70-300 A mount with SSM and really good IQ for $400.00
not as good as the 70-400 but lighter and 1/3 to 1/4 the price
Most of the cheap models are not that great, and are the older models.
New D model was a precursor to the 70-300 but with out SSM.
All the zoom lenses will loose some IQ at the longest range.
You can buy a like new 70-300 A mount with SSM and really good IQ for $400.00
not as good as the 70-400 but lighter and 1/3 to 1/4 the price
Jun 23, 2019 13:36:22 #
imagemeister wrote:
The two older/oldest 75-300's are the better choice - no matter the price ! Maximize your IQ and use your Clear Image Zoom on the Sony to gain reach.
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Go to Dyxum to see the reviews of the various 75-300's - there are 4. Getting the BEST IQ one will help the CIZ to do it's best outcome. I think all the 75-300's now are under $100. The first two versions get the best reviews.
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Jun 23, 2019 21:52:53 #
thank you to all who took the time to reply I will continue to research this lens and others.
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