Minolta 50mm f2.8

Beyblade · 24th February 2003

I hear that this is a very good sharp lens, even wide open. Would appreciate some advice on how much is a good price to pay for a good condition 2nd hand ? Also, which is better to buy - 50mm f2.8 or 50mm f1.4 ?
tq

Ah meng · 24th February 2003

Its a matter whether u need macro or not.If u need macro, i feel that 100 f2.8 'D' is more useful than 50 f2.8. If u want optical quality,50 f2.8 is very sharp while 50 f1.4 is even sharper when stop down to f2.8

munfai · 25th February 2003

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Originally posted by Ah meng
If u need macro, i feel that 100 f2.8 'D' is more useful than 50 f2.8.

a 50mm and a 100mm macro lens have different uses. while both can go up to 1:1 reproduction, a 100mm has (much) shallower DOF, and is more effective in isolating an object in focus from it's background. On the other hand a 50mm macro is more suited for subjects that need extensive DOF.

jyewhin · 3rd March 2003

I have one in mint condition for sale. It's less than a year old
and the warranty card is still not sent. It comes with a leather pouch with shoulder strap. Contact me by PM if you're interested.
I'm selling because I'm switching brands.

Jimmy

sykestang · 14th March 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by jyewhin
I have one in mint condition for sale. It's less than a year old
and the warranty card is still not sent. It comes with a leather pouch with shoulder strap. Contact me by PM if you're interested.
I'm selling because I'm switching brands.

Jimmy

How much? How Much? HOW MUCH?

jyewhin · 17th March 2003

$475. neg. PM if you're interested. Thanks

24th February 2003	#1
Beyblade New Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 42	Minolta 50mm f2.8 I hear that this is a very good sharp lens, even wide open. Would appreciate some advice on how much is a good price to pay for a good condition 2nd hand ? Also, which is better to buy - 50mm f2.8 or 50mm f1.4 ? tq

24th February 2003	#2
Ah meng Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Jurong Posts: 443	Its a matter whether u need macro or not.If u need macro, i feel that 100 f2.8 'D' is more useful than 50 f2.8. If u want optical quality,50 f2.8 is very sharp while 50 f1.4 is even sharper when stop down to f2.8

3rd March 2003	#4
jyewhin New Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 15	I have one in mint condition for sale. It's less than a year old and the warranty card is still not sent. It comes with a leather pouch with shoulder strap. Contact me by PM if you're interested. I'm selling because I'm switching brands. Jimmy

17th March 2003	#6
jyewhin New Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 15	$475. neg. PM if you're interested. Thanks