| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
peterqd
Joined: 28 Feb 2007
Posts: 7448
Location: near High Wycombe, UK
Expire: 2014-01-04
|
 Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 3:28 pm Post subject: Minolta MD zooms |
 |
|
peterqd wrote:
I'm really surpised and delighted with the performance of the MD 35-70/3.5 (constant) zoom, and it started me wondering what other MD zooms are like. I'm particularly interested in the 24-35/3.5 and the 70-210/4 (both constant). Anyone have any experiences?
_________________
Peter - Moderator |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011
Posts: 15679
Expire: 2014-01-07
|
| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 3:39 pm Post subject: |
|
|
iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
4/70-210 I had in AF, excellent lens, wish I still had it.
Last 24-35 I saw on ebay went for a surprisingly large amount, good luck finding one, they seem pretty rare.
_________________
I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ManualFocus-G
Joined: 29 Dec 2008
Posts: 6622
Location: United Kingdom
Expire: 2014-11-24
|
| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 3:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
ManualFocus-G wrote:
I think the 70-210/4 AF beercan was a different design to the MD lens.
_________________
Graham - Moderator 
Shooter of choice: Fujifilm X-T20 with M42, PB and C/Y lenses
See my Flickr photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/manualfocus-g |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Tervueren
Joined: 18 May 2011
Posts: 1177
Location: West Sussex, United Kingdom
Expire: 2014-11-08
|
| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:32 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Tervueren wrote:
I've got the 35-70 3.5 and just this week bought the 24-50 but not had time to try it yet |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ForenSeil
Joined: 15 Apr 2011
Posts: 2726
Location: Kiel, Germany.
|
| Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:41 pm Post subject: |
|
|
ForenSeil wrote:
I had both, the AF and the MD version. And manualfocus-G is correct, Minolta improved AF version visibly.
I guess the lens was good to very good at it's time but is not made for modern pixel counters. It get's a little soft especially on the long end compared to it's AF successor.
But it's still a good lens, well usable and often very cheap to get.
_________________
I'm not a collector, I'm a tester 
My camera: Sony A7+Zeiss Sonnar 55/1.8
Current favourite lenses (I have many more):
A few macro-Tominons, Samyang 12/2.8, Noritsu 50.7/9.5, Rodagon 105/5.6 on bellows, Samyang 135/2, Nikon ED 180/2.8, Leitz Elmar-R 250/4, Celestron C8 2000mm F10
Most wanted: Samyang 24/1.4, Samyang 35/1.4, Nikon 200/2 ED
My Blog: http://picturechemistry.own-blog.com/
(German language) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
walter g
Joined: 20 Feb 2010
Posts: 2463
Location: NC, USA
|
| Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:22 am Post subject: Re: Minolta MD zooms |
|
|
walter g wrote:
| peterqd wrote: |
| I'm really surpised and delighted with the performance of the MD 35-70/3.5 (constant) zoom, and it started me wondering what other MD zooms are like. I'm particularly interested in the 24-35/3.5 and the 70-210/4 (both constant). Anyone have any experiences? |
Peter, Carsten just bought a Minolta Md 24-35/3.5 hopefully he will post some test pictures soon.
I would be glad to post some test pics from my Minolta 35-70/3.5, against my 70-210/4,against my 75-200/4.5, but it will have to wait till my back heals. I can't handle any long or heavy lenses right now.
All 3 versions of the 70-210/f4 are the same optics. Minolta MD, Minolta AF BeerCan, and Leica.
_________________
Main cameras
Panasonic G5,Nikon J1,Pentax Q10,Sony Nex 6
Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
Various Soligor,Sun,Fujita,Komura,Spitatone, etc. Lenses
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
walter g
Joined: 20 Feb 2010
Posts: 2463
Location: NC, USA
|
| Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:25 am Post subject: |
|
|
walter g wrote:
| Tervueren wrote: |
| I've got the 35-70 3.5 and just this week bought the 24-50 but not had time to try it yet |
When you can please post pictures from the 24-50. It's rare and I would like to see if it performs as well as I think it will. It suppose to be better then the 24-35/3.5
_________________
Main cameras
Panasonic G5,Nikon J1,Pentax Q10,Sony Nex 6
Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
Various Soligor,Sun,Fujita,Komura,Spitatone, etc. Lenses
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
walter g
Joined: 20 Feb 2010
Posts: 2463
Location: NC, USA
|
| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 3:38 am Post subject: |
|
|
walter g wrote:
I did a few basic shots awhile back shooting the Minolta Cosina 28-70/ 3.5-4.8 against the Minolta Leica 70-210/4. This was before I bought the Minolta Leica 35-70/3.5, but I think the results would be almost identical.
http://forum.mflenses.com/minolta-cosina-versus-minolta-leica-t43330,highlight,%2Bcosina.html
_________________
Main cameras
Panasonic G5,Nikon J1,Pentax Q10,Sony Nex 6
Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
Various Soligor,Sun,Fujita,Komura,Spitatone, etc. Lenses
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
Search
Memberlist
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
