Best Minolta Lens

smtan24 · 22nd May 2006

Just curious what is in your opinion the best overall Minolta lens in terms of sharpness ,Bokeh and etc.

Timber Wolf · 22nd May 2006

Hmm... I think the Minolta 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF is a good candidate. Certainly in terms of bokeh. Sharpness wise I'm not that sure but I think it's extremely sharp from the examples i've seen.

Cheers
QX=)

zcf · 22nd May 2006

for sharpness, most claim that 100mm f/2.8 Macro is the sharpest, some even claim it's too sharp for portrait shot

wedgehammer · 22nd May 2006

what about for non-G zooms? what's the sharpest out there? minolta af 28-75?

smtan24 · 22nd May 2006

I tried getting 28-75mm F2.8 in Singapore all sold out. CP has 1 28-70mm F2.8 G lens if I'm not wrong.

dr34mc4st3r · 22nd May 2006

Originally Posted by wedgehammer

what about for non-G zooms? what's the sharpest out there? minolta af 28-75?

it's a very good lens, sharp and fast...its my usual walkabout lens most of the time..

this photo is at f/3.2 ...

smtan24 · 22nd May 2006

I wonder what Lens Sony has waiting for us or will it be rehash Minolta lens.

zcf · 22nd May 2006

Some photo taken with 28-75mm recently during a fashion shoots, all shots around f/4

more can be found here
20060521 Fairy Tale Wedding Fashion Show at Tampines Mall

I think it's the sharpest amongs my other zoom lens, except 80-200mm or other prime lens. But sometime I still seem to be having trouble focus correctly under low light condition

yeocolin · 22nd May 2006

Originally Posted by smtan24

I tried getting 28-75mm F2.8 in Singapore all sold out. CP has 1 28-70mm F2.8 G lens if I'm not wrong.

There is 1 for sale at http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=195257&goto=newpost

yeocolin · 22nd May 2006

Originally Posted by zcf

Some photo taken with 28-75mm recently during a fashion shoots, all shots around f/4

more can be found here
20060521 Fairy Tale Wedding Fashion Show at Tampines Mall

I think it's the sharpest amongs my other zoom lens, except 80-200mm or other prime lens. But sometime I still seem to be having trouble focus correctly under low light condition

Where did you guys get your 28-75mm G lens from?

Eyesthruthelens · 22nd May 2006

Originally Posted by wedgehammer

what about for non-G zooms? what's the sharpest out there? minolta af 28-75?

I quite like my old and heavy 28-135mm f4-4.5 lens..
color and sharpness seems to better than the beercan..

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 22nd May 2006

Originally Posted by smtan24

I tried getting 28-75mm F2.8 in Singapore all sold out. CP has 1 28-70mm F2.8 G lens if I'm not wrong.

got quite a few lens also... tat day the uncle tell me, wanna buy faster buy... else no more liao... felt like telling him, sell me super cheap i get all 1 shot... (budget below 1k for all)

GENO · 22nd May 2006

BEST BOKEH? It has to be STF.... the other is 70-200mm

dr34mc4st3r · 22nd May 2006

Originally Posted by yeocolin

Where did you guys get your 28-75mm G lens from?

only got 28-70 f/2.8 g. the 28-75 is not a g lens

Agetan · 22nd May 2006

I think if you ask me to choose just 1 lens.. I will definately say 70-200 f2.8 APO G SSM.

Sharpness and bokeh is pretty darn good...

I use it a lot for wedding shoot.

Hart

zcf · 22nd May 2006

Originally Posted by dr34mc4st3r

only got 28-70 f/2.8 g. the 28-75 is not a g lens

Yup, it's not a G lens, just a normal f/2.8 D lens, no money for the G one. Got it from US through the Adorama sales.
But there is one 2nd hand 28-70mm f/2.8 G selling at B&S

drake336 · 22nd May 2006

My vote is for the STF 135... Nothing else the competition has even come close...

Something that Sony will not likely reproduce...

AncientMariner · 22nd May 2006

I don't think one can honestly say any lens to be the best all the time.
The best lens for each moment is the one I can have in hand and use there and then that will allow me to capture and portray to the best of my ability the mood and theme of my chosen subject.

wedgehammer · 22nd May 2006

Originally Posted by Eyesthruthelens

I quite like my old and heavy 28-135mm f4-4.5 lens..
color and sharpness seems to better than the beercan..

hehe im oso loving mine... but wouldnt hurt to haf a backup lens thats lighter but just as sharp, not to mention faster...

seems like the 28-75 f/2.8 is quite good... unfortunate that there doesn't seem to be any to be had locally... hope sony re-intros it, or even better, comes out with a wider one like 18-70 f/2.8 or somethin

ks2005 · 22nd May 2006

Originally Posted by smtan24

Just curious what is in your opinion the best overall Minolta lens in terms of sharpness ,Bokeh and etc.

85mmf1.4G, sharp and good back ground bluring effect at f1.4 like studio back drop...

22nd May 2006	#1
smtan24 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,482	Best Minolta Lens Just curious what is in your opinion the best overall Minolta lens in terms of sharpness ,Bokeh and etc.

22nd May 2006	#2
Timber Wolf Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 910	Re: Best Minolta Lens Hmm... I think the Minolta 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF is a good candidate. Certainly in terms of bokeh. Sharpness wise I'm not that sure but I think it's extremely sharp from the examples i've seen. Cheers QX=)

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zcf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 270 degree of Singapore Posts: 6,684	Re: Best Minolta Lens for sharpness, most claim that 100mm f/2.8 Macro is the sharpest, some even claim it's too sharp for portrait shot __________________ Sony Alpha 700 hobbyist

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wedgehammer Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 72	Re: Best Minolta Lens what about for non-G zooms? what's the sharpest out there? minolta af 28-75?

22nd May 2006	#5
smtan24 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,482	Re: Best Minolta Lens I tried getting 28-75mm F2.8 in Singapore all sold out. CP has 1 28-70mm F2.8 G lens if I'm not wrong.

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smtan24 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,482	Re: Best Minolta Lens I wonder what Lens Sony has waiting for us or will it be rehash Minolta lens.

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zcf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 270 degree of Singapore Posts: 6,684	Re: Best Minolta Lens Some photo taken with 28-75mm recently during a fashion shoots, all shots around f/4 more can be found here 20060521 Fairy Tale Wedding Fashion Show at Tampines Mall I think it's the sharpest amongs my other zoom lens, except 80-200mm or other prime lens. But sometime I still seem to be having trouble focus correctly under low light condition __________________ Sony Alpha 700 hobbyist

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GENO Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Teddy Bear Land Posts: 2,859	Re: Best Minolta Lens BEST BOKEH? It has to be STF.... the other is 70-200mm __________________ Take both its legs down first, then cuts its tail, next is shoot between its eyes:devil:

22nd May 2006	#15
Agetan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,595	Re: Best Minolta Lens I think if you ask me to choose just 1 lens.. I will definately say 70-200 f2.8 APO G SSM. Sharpness and bokeh is pretty darn good... I use it a lot for wedding shoot. Hart __________________ www.tomato.sg www.bambiniphoto.sg

22nd May 2006	#17
drake336 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 827	Re: Best Minolta Lens My vote is for the STF 135... Nothing else the competition has even come close... Something that Sony will not likely reproduce...

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AncientMariner Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Little Red Dot Posts: 1,067	Re: Best Minolta Lens I don't think one can honestly say any lens to be the best all the time. The best lens for each moment is the one I can have in hand and use there and then that will allow me to capture and portray to the best of my ability the mood and theme of my chosen subject.