Minolta 24-85mm or Minolta 24-105mm (D)?

Hi,

I intend to buy a zoom. Anyone has any idea of performance of these 2 lenses?

Thanks in advance

[ninelives]

Quote: Originally posted by ShockerG Hi, I intend to buy a zoom. Anyone has any idea of performance of these 2 lenses? Thanks in advance

24-85 is a discontinued model. i dunno if u still can get it. But the RS is still available.
It is very little better in performance compare to 24-105. Both also f.3.4-4.5. Lens.


wat camera are you using? if u are using Dynax 5 or 7, I suggest you get the 24-105 D. coz it is a later and ADI lens. Would you also want the extra 20mm ?

hope this help.

Ninelives,

What does RS stands for?

I realise you have the Tokina lens. How does yours compared to the Minolta 24-85mm or Minolta 24-105mm ? I know it is faster, but how about optical performance? Is it sharp when fully open?

Thanks in advance

[ninelives]

Quote: Originally posted by ShockerG Ninelives, What does RS stands for? I realise you have the Tokina lens. How does yours compared to the Minolta 24-85mm or Minolta 24-105mm ? I know it is faster, but how about optical performance? Is it sharp when fully open? Thanks in advance

hi shocker, do u mind if i answer u tomorrow? it is 2am now, i got to wake up at 8am tomorrow.....

[munfai]

i have the same lens as ninelives, so let me share what i think of it...

sharp wide open? can't really tell the difference in sharpness between shots taken at f/2.8 and f/8.

it's very contrasty though, but a bit prone to flaring

[munfai]

Quote: Originally posted by Ninja any 2nd hand of this lens around in the market for Minolta mount?

haven't seen any around. but check with *dew* 'cos he's selling his ATX-PRO (not PRO II).

[ninelives]

Hi shocker(edited ) ,

RS stand for Restyled.


the Tokina ProII is sharp and fast, even in low light. It is heavier compare to the Minolta 24-85/105. The diameter of the lens is 77mm while the Minolta is 62 mm.

BUt there is distortion at certain range.

[ninelives]

forcusing at 80mm also very fast, remember it is a 2.8 lens. The Minolta is 4.5 when at 85mm/105mm.

I advice you get the Tokina , unless you need ADI.

[munfai]

Quote: Originally posted by Ninja Checked with him already. He sold it. PS: you know him.

everyone here shares a common interest (photography) and a common love (Minolta)...

... so everyone knows each other!!!

[munfai]

Quote: Originally posted by ninelives Hi shocker(edited ) , RS stand for Restyled. the Tokina ProII is sharp and fast, even in low light. It is heavier compare to the Minolta 24-85/105. The diameter of the lens is 77mm while the Minolta is 62 mm. BUt there is distortion at certain range.

I can't remember at which end (wide or tele, but not both), but it's only very, very slight

Quote: Originally posted by ninelives forcusing at 80mm also very fast, remember it is a 2.8 lens. The Minolta is 4.5 when at 85mm/105mm. I advice you get the Tokina , unless you need ADI.

How about the Sigma EX 28-70mm f/2.8 ? Any good ? Or Tokina still better?

[ninelives]

Quote: Originally posted by ShockerG How about the Sigma EX 28-70mm f/2.8 ? Any good ? Or Tokina still better?

Some of our members love this lens. However, I never use it before or see the result(via slide). Putting it on net does really tell the quality of a lens. Perhaps you can ask bluestrike(i think he own this lens) to show you his slide? btw, he don't have a good loupe

[Juvelyn]

Hi.

I don't know if these lenses are what you guys
are discussing, but someone is selling 2 Minolta
lenses along with a flash unit at Yahoo!
auctions.

Perhaps you'd like to take a look?

http://page.auctions.shopping.yahoo....ction/66950653

P.S. I have nothing to do with the seller

[chkoch]

Have the 24-105mm lens....quite a sharp lens compared to the 28-80mm lens that came with my camera. One problem with the lens is the vignetting at the four corners when used at wide angle.