As the name implies, there is no af in manual focus. F32 40, listed wrong on sonys site, and users manual. It feels solid and smooth in the hand, and is balanced well on larger cameras like the a6577. Minolta made at least 4 models of the 75 300 alpha mount lens.
These are some questions that ive encountered frequently, with answers, of course. Front and rear caps, users manual, a possible hardcase, and a hood. Discussing what minolta lenses do you use on your sony. Sony has released the following sal lenses for sony amount cameras since 2006. I could have included some better options like the sony dt 55200 or minolta af 70210 f4.
Using the 5000 without the tc, the 55300 doesnt vignette much. They likely have a better profit margin on the 70300g. I would not get the sony, minolta s are dirt cheap on ebay. I am a99 user and want a simple cheap tele photo for my full frame which is over 200mm. But keep in mind that due to the difference in size between the sensor of the sony dslrs and a frame of 35mm film, the minolta s lens range will be different on a sony dslr. All sony amount lenses are fully compatible with konica minolta amount cameras. Top 10 best in minolta digital camera lenses best sellers in minolta digital camera lenses duration. G lens uncompromising sony design for the future of imaging. My minolta lenses are 3570 f4 mini beercan and 100200 f4. These can be pretty sharp but i have a 70210 in that exact pipe style that seems to be loaded with ca. Minolta lenses on sony a and e mount with laea4 adapter.
Both lenses are zoom lenses with an approximately equivalent zoom range and price. After entering the model number, i was given the option to do a realtime chat. My copy of bb is fast focusing, also the iq that i got from sony is pretty goodnot sure if comparable. Introduction to the sharpest and cheapest manual lenses and how to adapt them to a digital camera. It includes a new distanceencoding device that enables improved calculation for flash exposure with maxxum 5 and 7 cameras when used with konica.
Crafted to deliver the highest resolution and captivating bokeh for stills and movies. Follow the link below for lensbody compatibility details. The minolta 75300mm discussion and sample shots youtube. The combination of sony alpha cameras and minolta lenses is an affordable way to enjoy high quality, digital photography. This makes direct comparison of these two sony lenses easy. This original series minolta af lens looks very similar to the superpopular 70210mm f4, which is sometimes known as the beercan. I havent tried any of the more common 75 300 budget. I have the sony 75 300 it was part of the kit lens pack its not a bad lens as such but i also picked up a minolta 100 300 and i think it is better than the sony in every way and it only. Manual focusing these minolta lenses has been a dream. The lens is an old minolta design that probably worked well. Canon digital slr camera kit eos rebel t6 with efs 1855mm and ef 75 300mm zoom lenses black. If you are set on minolta or sony 75300mm, the big beercan is the best of.
The minolta md zoom 70210 mm f4 is the successor of the well known 75 200 mm f4. The minolta af 75 300mm lens is ideal for sports, portraiture, birding, and more. F3240, listed wrong on sonys site, and users manual. In addition, several minolta slr manual focusing lenses were modified adopting on. Lenses, even a bargain lens like the sony 75 300, are expensive in absolute terms at least at my budget level so, like most folks, i researched my options to death. Minolta 75 300 vs sony 70 300g af speed test youtube. Oddly, sold under discount nonbrand names like ozunon and oh well i forgot the others. I was unable to find a particular how to answer in the camera manual so i went to sony s website. The specifications of this lens appear identical to the konica minolta 75 300mm.
Minolta telelens vs sony telelens sony alpha slrslt amount. Please read my about lens ratings page to understand how the ratings are to be read all ratings are based on my experience with these lenses on my fullframe sony alpha 7 if you purchase the lens through one of the affiliatelinks in this article we get a small compensation with no additional cost to you. It features a continuous macro setting that offers accurate focus from infinity to 4. The rated list of minolta mdmc lenses on the sony a7. Forums equipment sony minolta mc rokkorx lenses sharper than md minolta series. The 55 300 is similar in construction to the 75 300. As for the poor af manual focus it works a treat nice big focus ring on it too,job. They dont charge much more for the more complicated emount oss lens. You should be able to use your minolta af 75 300 on any sony dslr with an a mount, such as the a560 or the slta33 two very good dslrs. Minolta maxxum lenses compatible with sony dslrs feltmagnet. Description the minolta maxxum 75 300 zoom lens, a perfect lens for sports, portraits and all around picture taking. A better option than sony 55200 if considering its longer range and.
Sony 75 300mm vs sigma 70300mm vs tamron 70300mm vs minolta lens. With a fast lens, gps and useful tracking features, and raw support. Using 1980s minolta lenses on a modern sony digital camera. I have just bought a maxxum 75 300mm big beer can lens original version. As you may know, the minolta maxxum mount is the same as the sony. Minolta is very heavy but has the extra focal length. I like and use minolta sr lenses a lot and this is a growing database of them. Compatible with both apsc and 35mm full frame alphas, on the. Nikon p510s sensor provides 11mp more than minolta 7s sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life.
Ive received a number of requests for a video highlighting my collection of vintage minolta lenses. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. I agree with your comment on the comparison between 502. I have never used your 75 300, but i have had a 70210mm f4 for many years, using it first on a film slr, then on a konica minolta maxxum 5d, and now on a sony a580. The affectionately named big beercan is part of a trio of minolta lenses produced in the 80s which was comprised of the little beercan 100200mm f4. Introduction to the sharpest and cheapest manual lenses.