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Archive 2013 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro

  
 
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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


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Jun 15, 2013 at 12:54 AM
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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


sebboh wrote:
fine, i'll actually try using mine now.

Looking forward to your results ;-)

some full resolution stuff:

Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm 1:3.5 ~70mm f/8 by reevedata, on Flickr


Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm 1:3.5 ~35mm f/5.6 by reevedata, on Flickr


Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm 1:3.5 ~35mm f/8 by reevedata, on Flickr


Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm 1:3.5 ~50mm f/8 by reevedata, on Flickr


Biene by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr



Jun 15, 2013 at 01:22 AM
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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


Taken with Rokkor 35-70/3.5 (not macro but same optical construction)+NEX5
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1333786858.SEQ.0.jpg
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1331408978.SEQ.0.jpg



Jun 15, 2013 at 03:51 AM
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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


The Minolta 35-70mm macro looks to be a very good lens, reputably designed/made in collaboration with Leitz.

Mine came fitted to my old Minolta X300, bought new in about 1984.

I am currently adapting the lens to fit my Canon 40d.

As you probably know, to fit this lens to a Canon EOS mount, and focus to infinity, off-the-shelf adaptors incorporate an additional lens, but that ruins the IQ.

However, it looks possible to replace the original bayonet unit of the Minolta 35-70mm macro lens with a modified off-the-shelf EOS adaptor that does not have an additional lens.

Basically, the whole lens is moved 0.5mm nearer the Canon.

I will let you know if it works.



Jun 15, 2013 at 06:10 AM
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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


Yes would be very curious to hear of your results!


Jun 15, 2013 at 08:45 AM
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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


ok, last night i actually removed the aperture stop at 35mm so it opens up to f/2.8ish and today i finally took a little bit to actually shoot with the lens.

35mm f/2.8:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3799/9072146807_276dddc819_o.jpg
35mm f/8:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5463/9072147005_89f850da3e_o.jpg
35mm f/11:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5467/9074373416_f958165921_o.jpg
70mm f/11:
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2817/9074374518_38783e092c_o.jpg
35mm f/8:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3734/9072395407_806d68e0a3_o.jpg

the lens is very good stopped down and definitely competitive with many minolta primes (at least on aps-c). i'm not sure giving it a wider aperture on the wide end was really worth it, it's pretty glowy at f/2.8 though resolution is still good centrally. haven't gotten a chance to try any flower shots or other close up stuff with it yet. i'm not really sure carrying this lens makes sense to me on aps-c. it's big and slow and it covers a range that i would usually cover with just a single smaller prime.



Jun 18, 2013 at 01:44 AM
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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


Hi,
Thanks for all the posts, they look really awesome! I recently picked up a copy of the Macro version of this lens, I have haven't really had a chance to use it properly yet..

I just had a really quick question and I hope its not too stoopid

When switching to Macro Mode, it essentially doesn't matter what focal length you have it set to? ie there isn't a Macro mode for 35mm and then a separate one for 50mm and 70mm right? Macro mode is just Macro mode?

Sorry, hope that makes sense!

Look forward to any advice or suggestions..

Thanks.



Jun 03, 2014 at 08:17 PM
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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


No, it's only one setting. Wow I totally forgot I made this thread

I think I threw away my FX to MD adapter though, meaning I need another to shoot this on my XT1 -- drat!



Jun 03, 2014 at 08:29 PM
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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


Awesome! Thanks for the reply back!

I thought so, just wanted to make sure..

Thanks again.



Jun 03, 2014 at 09:27 PM
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p.2 #10 · p.2 #10 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yKCk4iZMGDo/U6jarqLWxuI/AAAAAAAAFnI/pl-2WbGiJI4/s1001/sony-a7r-minolta-35-70-macro5.jpg




Took the 35-70mm macro to the nybg.
http://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/2014/06/ny-botanical-garden-a7r-minolta-35-70-macro.html



Jun 24, 2014 at 08:58 AM
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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


Just picked one of these up from Millsart...Going to compare it to my C/Y 35-70. Images look fantastic for a mid range zoom that is priced really great. Lens arrives this week...I'll be posting some examples later!
Gregg



Jun 24, 2014 at 10:04 AM
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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


This thread surely explains why I got flooding with offers to buy the MD 35-70/3.5 I just listed yesterday

Will be dropping the lens in the mail during lunch today Gregg



Jun 24, 2014 at 11:27 AM
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p.2 #13 · p.2 #13 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


Ah summer, when love blooms between a man and his lens.

Inspired by Philip Reeves' images, I got an MD 35-70mm f3.5 macro about a month ago. Unfortunately after an initial try-out it's been neglected because I fell hard for it's sibling, the Minolta AF 35-70mm f4 macro.

Here are a few images from when I first got it. This thread will definitely inspire more use!

My wife trying out her new 42.5mm f1.2 Panasonic "Nocticron"
http://thebrandons.smugmug.com/Other/Samples-for-forums/i-GFtGBRk/0/O/MD%2035-70mm-08789%20copy.jpg

http://thebrandons.smugmug.com/Other/Samples-for-forums/i-SrtVQjZ/0/O/MD%2035-70mm-08846%20copy.jpg

http://thebrandons.smugmug.com/Other/Samples-for-forums/i-6tXqrd2/0/O/MD%2035-70mm-08856%20copy.jpg
I remember being kind of amazed that I didn't catch their attention during all the time it took to open the aperture, find an appropriate zoom length, magnify focus, close down the aperture, and take the picture.



Jun 24, 2014 at 02:42 PM
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p.2 #14 · p.2 #14 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


I picked up one of these (MD Macro f3.5 version) based on the wonderful images I was seeing from Dale, Smitty and Phillip and others over in the A7(r) image thread. Fantastic images from a budget lens, I paid $57 for mine in pristine condition (and they included an adapter for Sony E in the price).

I walked around a very large park with my wife yesterday and although wasn't using this lens for the majority of the time (come on gimme a break .. I've only just received my Zeiss Makro Planar 100/2 !) I forced myself to use it for the last 15-20 mins and was delighted at the macro ability, sharpness and rendering. I think I'm going to really like this lens (bar the focusing ring which is a bit thin and fiddly).



Jun 25, 2014 at 01:08 AM
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p.2 #15 · p.2 #15 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


Frogfish wrote:
I picked up one of these (MD Macro f3.5 version) based on the wonderful images I was seeing from Dale, Smitty and Phillip and others over in the A7(r) image thread. Fantastic images from a budget lens, I paid $57 for mine in pristine condition (and they included an adapter for Sony E in the price).

I walked around a very large park with my wife yesterday and although wasn't using this lens for the majority of the time (come on gimme a break .. I've only just received my Zeiss Makro Planar 100/2 !) I forced myself to use
...Show more

Very cool I'll give you a break though, the Zeiss 100/2 is one of my lusts, so I'd certainly have a hard time using the 35-70/3.5 over the Zeiss for sure! I just love how the MP 100 renders - so awesome.

I get my Pentax - NEX adapter today, so I might do a little shoot-off between the Minolta 35-70/3.5 macro and my Kalimar (Korean) 28-70/f3.5 macro lenses - They're of very similar specs, so I'm curious to see how they perform and how the Kalimar renders. The Kalimar's "macro" goes to 1:5 though, not 1:4 like the Minolta.

I might actually like the handling of the Kalimar more, though - it's a push-pull zoom, no fiddly small zoom ring or macro switch required (zooming in to 70mm and then twisting the focus lets you enter 'macro' mode).

More to come and I really enjoy all the images !





Jun 25, 2014 at 06:35 AM
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p.2 #16 · p.2 #16 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


A few from yesterday - just testing !



100% crop


Purely to test for sharpness & distortion


100% crop


My wife insisted I soften certain areas of the shot - but the bag is still sharp



Jun 25, 2014 at 08:59 AM
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p.2 #17 · p.2 #17 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


Cross posting from the A7 thread - Need more ODE!














Jun 27, 2014 at 06:26 PM
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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


Very nice macros Jeremy! Nice images Frogfish!
Couple from our recent trip to Big Sur and used my new to me 35-70 macro! These might be cross posted in the A7 thread...
Gregg

















Jul 01, 2014 at 09:19 AM
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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


A couple more from our camping trip to Big Sur
A7 and MD 35-70 macro...
Gregg





Cross posted from A7 thread







In macro...WO




Jul 02, 2014 at 09:06 AM
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p.2 #20 · p.2 #20 · Ode to a lens - Minolta 35-70/3.5 Macro


+1 on the Brother Ali, Gregg! Great album.


Minolta MD 35-70mm f/3.5 Macro on NEX-5R


Flickr: Fly by diogenic




Jul 02, 2014 at 03:36 PM
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