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miran
Joined: 01 Aug 2012 Posts: 1364 Location: Slovenia
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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 7:23 pm Post subject: Testing Minolta MD 50mm/3.5 Macro |
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miran wrote:
Finally spring is here and some opportunities to put my macro lenses to a proper test. First I have the Minolta MD 50/3.5 Macro.
Minolta MD Macro 50mm/3.5 by Miran Amon, on Flickr
What can I say? It's a nearly perfect lens as far as I can see. Perhaps if you want 1;1 shots of creatures that tend to go away when you get close, a 100mm or longer is better but for simple close-ups it's just about perfect. The following photos are all without the extra extension tube, so less than 1:2 magnification.
1. f/5.6, minimal crop
NEX6_0003_6985 by Miran Amon, on Flickr
2. wide open
NEX6_0003_7041 by Miran Amon, on Flickr
3. around f/11, slightly cropped
NEX6_0003_6994 by Miran Amon, on Flickr
4. wide open, minimal crop
NEX6_0003_7006 by Miran Amon, on Flickr
5. wide open, minimal crop
NEX6_0003_7046 by Miran Amon, on Flickr
6. wide open
NEX6_0003_7050 by Miran Amon, on Flickr
A few more in the flickr album: https://flic.kr/s/aHskQng8Mb
Btw, frogs are weird. Sometimes they hide under water as soon as they sense any movement within a 2-3m radius around them, but if you manage to sneak yourself closer without disturbing them, they freeze and let you take photos of them for as long as you want from just a few centimeters away. _________________ my flickr stream |
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devinw
Joined: 19 Aug 2016 Posts: 207 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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devinw wrote:
Wonderful shots, Miran!
I have the 100mm version and it might be my best Rokkor of all of them. This one looks like a gem too.
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Camera: Sony a6300
E-Mount: Zeiss/Sony 16-70 f/4, Samyang 12mm f/2
Rokkor: MD PG 50mm f1.4, MD 100mm Macro f3.5, MD 135mm f2.8, MD Zoom 35-70mm f3.5, MD Zoom 75-150 f4
Canon FD: nFD 50mm f1.4, Tokina AT-X 100-300mm f4
My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/westonde/
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miran
Joined: 01 Aug 2012 Posts: 1364 Location: Slovenia
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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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miran wrote:
Thanks.
I have the 100mm macro too with matching 1:1 extension tube. But I must admit I haven't taken a single shot with it yet, despite having it for several months already. _________________ my flickr stream |
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jamaeolus
Joined: 19 Mar 2014 Posts: 2913 Location: Eugene
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:53 am Post subject: |
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jamaeolus wrote:
That frog! Wow! _________________ photos are moments frozen in time |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57840 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:50 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
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Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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miran
Joined: 01 Aug 2012 Posts: 1364 Location: Slovenia
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 5:33 am Post subject: |
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miran wrote:
_________________ my flickr stream |
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Pablo0105
Joined: 19 Apr 2014 Posts: 13 Location: Liverpool, England
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 6:09 am Post subject: |
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Pablo0105 wrote:
I have just bought this lens and i agree its very good. It balances perfect on my sony a7. _________________ Sony a7 | Nikon ai 20mm 3.5 | Sony 28mm f2 | Sony Zeiss 55mm 1.8| Samyang 85mm 1.4 | Tamron SP 90mm 2.5 | Nikon 80-200mm f4 | Canon FD 200mm macro f4 | Sigma Apo Macro 300mm f4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64378612@N06/ |
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tb_a
Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 3678 Location: Austria
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 6:30 am Post subject: |
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tb_a wrote:
miran wrote: |
I have the 100mm macro too with matching 1:1 extension tube. But I must admit I haven't taken a single shot with it yet, despite having it for several months already. |
You should really use it. It's in that focal range most probably the best macro lens of it's time. _________________ Thomas Bernardy
Manual focus lenses mainly from Minolta, Pentax, Voigtlaender, Leitz, Topcon and from Russia (too many to be listed here). |
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stevemark
Joined: 29 Apr 2011 Posts: 3751 Location: Switzerland
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:51 am Post subject: |
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stevemark wrote:
tb_a wrote: |
miran wrote: |
I have the 100mm macro too with matching 1:1 extension tube. But I must admit I haven't taken a single shot with it yet, despite having it for several months already. |
You should really use it. It's in that focal range most probably the best macro lens of it's time. |
Which Minolta 100mm Macro do you mean (f3.5 or f4)? And which other lenses did you use to compare it?
Stephan _________________ www.artaphot.ch |
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tb_a
Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 3678 Location: Austria
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 11:49 am Post subject: |
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tb_a wrote:
stevemark wrote: |
Which Minolta 100mm Macro do you mean (f3.5 or f4)? And which other lenses did you use to compare it? |
I meant the later F4 version as Miran mentioned the 1:1 adapter which wasn't available for the older F3.5 version. Mine is the MD III (latest) version. I have also the earlier F3.5 version but I didn't compare them myself up to now.
I didn't compare the lens myself but took this information from your site, Stephan. I think it's trustworthy, isn't it?
I personally use for macro mostly my Tamron SP Di AF 90mm/F2.8 (272E) lens on my Sony A850 in combination with my Minolta R-1200 ringflash (latest version). Unfortunately the Minolta lens isn't compatible with the A850/ringflash combination for TTL metering. However, the Tamron is really a fantastic lens (hardly to beat) and I didn't find any shortcomings up to now. It's even very nice for portrait shooting as it renders a very nice and smooth bokeh. _________________ Thomas Bernardy
Manual focus lenses mainly from Minolta, Pentax, Voigtlaender, Leitz, Topcon and from Russia (too many to be listed here). |
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Minolfan
Joined: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 3436 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
tb_a wrote: |
I meant the later F4 version as Miran mentioned the 1:1 adapter which wasn't available for the older F3.5 version. Mine is the MD III (latest) version. |
I have the 100mm 3.5 MC purchased when it came out new, some decades ago (still have the lens).
It was packed with the 1:1 adapter, so it was certainly available for the 3.5! |
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tb_a
Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 3678 Location: Austria
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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tb_a wrote:
Minolfan wrote: |
tb_a wrote: |
I meant the later F4 version as Miran mentioned the 1:1 adapter which wasn't available for the older F3.5 version. Mine is the MD III (latest) version. |
I have the 100mm 3.5 MC purchased when it came out new, some decades ago (still have the lens).
It was packed with the 1:1 adapter, so it was certainly available for the 3.5! |
Sorry, was my mistake. My F3.5 version came without the adapter. Therefore I thought that's not available. Thanks for correction. _________________ Thomas Bernardy
Manual focus lenses mainly from Minolta, Pentax, Voigtlaender, Leitz, Topcon and from Russia (too many to be listed here). |
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devinw
Joined: 19 Aug 2016 Posts: 207 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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devinw wrote:
Yep, I have the f/3.5 version, which comes in a big ass plastic tube with the the 1:1 adapter attached! It's pretty neat.
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Camera: Sony a6300
E-Mount: Zeiss/Sony 16-70 f/4, Samyang 12mm f/2
Rokkor: MD PG 50mm f1.4, MD 100mm Macro f3.5, MD 135mm f2.8, MD Zoom 35-70mm f3.5, MD Zoom 75-150 f4
Canon FD: nFD 50mm f1.4, Tokina AT-X 100-300mm f4
My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/westonde/
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sergtum
Joined: 14 Nov 2016 Posts: 735
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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miran
Joined: 01 Aug 2012 Posts: 1364 Location: Slovenia
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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miran wrote:
Well, mine is the f/4 in MD-III style, complete with leather case and 1:1 tube. It's a nice lens, very nice indeed.
But if we can learn anything from this thread, it's that between the two Minolta MD macros the 100mm is the exciting one that everybody talks about when the 50mm goes mostly ignored. I'm not sure that's entirely fair really. The 50 is good as well and fully justifies some attention. _________________ my flickr stream |
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tb_a
Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 3678 Location: Austria
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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tb_a wrote:
miran wrote: |
The 50 is good as well and fully justifies some attention. |
I know, I have the 50 in version MD I as well.
However, I prefer to use the longer focal lengths for longer distance to the objects. Especially for living subjects such as insects this is a big advantage over the 50's. _________________ Thomas Bernardy
Manual focus lenses mainly from Minolta, Pentax, Voigtlaender, Leitz, Topcon and from Russia (too many to be listed here). |
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devinw
Joined: 19 Aug 2016 Posts: 207 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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devinw wrote:
I think it's just because 100mm is a more "classic" macro FL. It is nice to be able to get images of little stuff (what the macro is for!) while being able to stand back a bit more. Bugs, etc.. as tb_a mentioned. It in no way makes the 50 bad though! _________________
Camera: Sony a6300
E-Mount: Zeiss/Sony 16-70 f/4, Samyang 12mm f/2
Rokkor: MD PG 50mm f1.4, MD 100mm Macro f3.5, MD 135mm f2.8, MD Zoom 35-70mm f3.5, MD Zoom 75-150 f4
Canon FD: nFD 50mm f1.4, Tokina AT-X 100-300mm f4
My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/westonde/
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dnas
Joined: 14 Nov 2008 Posts: 488 Location: Japan
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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dnas wrote:
miran wrote: |
Well, mine is the f/4 in MD-III style, complete with leather case and 1:1 tube. It's a nice lens, very nice indeed.
But if we can learn anything from this thread, it's that between the two Minolta MD macros the 100mm is the exciting one that everybody talks about when the 50mm goes mostly ignored. I'm not sure that's entirely fair really. The 50 is good as well and fully justifies some attention. |
I have both, and they are my "go to" lenses for macro!
The 1:1 Minolta macro adapters are a lot easier to find here in Japan. |
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leemik
Joined: 21 Feb 2011 Posts: 107 Location: Quincy, MA
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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leemik wrote:
Nice 3D like quality.. I feel like i can reach out and touch the potted flower
--mike |
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16498 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
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miran
Joined: 01 Aug 2012 Posts: 1364 Location: Slovenia
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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miran wrote:
Thank you. _________________ my flickr stream |
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papasito
Joined: 09 Jan 2015 Posts: 1658
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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papasito wrote:
I had both 50 mm macro.
The MC and the MD
I like the MC colors more than the MD, so I sold my MD.
Now I have only the MC. |
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Jtrcy
Joined: 05 Mar 2017 Posts: 14
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Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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Jtrcy wrote:
It may not be clear for those that don't yet own them, but the 1:1 Minolta adapter for the 50mm macro is simply a standard extension tube; no optics.
Julian |
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kryss
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Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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kryss wrote:
Not much thought in composition,could have been shot with any 50mm lens non macro. _________________ Do not trust Atoms....they make up everything. |
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miran
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Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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miran wrote:
Hahaha! Some people...
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