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p.27 #1Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
My girlfriend Addie with A99 & Sony-Zeiss 135/1.8
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Jan 13, 2013 at 03:36 PM
p.27 #2Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Some more from the KM 7D;
Minolta 85/1.4:
Minolta 24/2.8:
Pentax SMC 50/1.4 adapted:
300/4 and 1/4x t-con:
Minolta 85/1.4:
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Jan 13, 2013 at 03:37 PM
p.27 #3Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
James, all those shots are superb!
Jan 13, 2013 at 04:19 PM
p.27 #4Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
It is not made with an A-mount lens - but I want to show something "alternative":
I made a Minolta/Sony A to Canon EOS EF mount adapter.
But the 20mm Minolta will not work with the EOS 5D, because of protrusion.
Now I am waiting to get extreme cheap a Sony STF 135mm f/2.8 [4.5] lens to compare it with my homemade apodization lenses.
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I made a Minolta/Sony A to Canon EOS EF mount adapter.
But the 20mm Minolta will not work with the EOS 5D, because of protrusion.
Now I am waiting to get extreme cheap a Sony STF 135mm f/2.8 [4.5] lens to compare it with my homemade apodization lenses.
Jan 20, 2013 at 05:20 PM
p.27 #5Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
ZoneV: Nifty, always nice to see Minolta glass in use, even if it's on a Canon ;-)
Note you can probably find the Minolta 135STF cheaper than the Sony-branded version. Same lens.
The Hilton by Mawz, on Flickr
Maxxum 7, KM 17-35D, Provia 100F
Note you can probably find the Minolta 135STF cheaper than the Sony-branded version. Same lens.
The Hilton by Mawz, on Flickr
Maxxum 7, KM 17-35D, Provia 100F
Jan 27, 2013 at 02:46 PM
p.27 #6Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
mawz wrote:
ZoneV: Nifty, always nice to see Minolta glass in use, even if it's on a Canon ;-)
Note you can probably find the Minolta 135STF cheaper than the Sony-branded version. Same lens.
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Oh, I know about the older twn sister - but I always thought that was more rare and more expensive. Thank you for the remider!
On full frame Canon the Minolta 20mm will not work - because of the mirror.
ZoneV: Nifty, always nice to see Minolta glass in use, even if it's on a Canon ;-)
Note you can probably find the Minolta 135STF cheaper than the Sony-branded version. Same lens.
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Oh, I know about the older twn sister - but I always thought that was more rare and more expensive. Thank you for the remider!
On full frame Canon the Minolta 20mm will not work - because of the mirror.
Jan 28, 2013 at 02:32 AM
p.27 #7Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Cheaper Minolta STF than Sony? Hah..
Yea thats similar to finding cheap Leica R 90/2 AA.. it doesnt happen. STFs are expensive, otherwise I would already have one.
Yea thats similar to finding cheap Leica R 90/2 AA.. it doesnt happen. STFs are expensive, otherwise I would already have one.
Jan 28, 2013 at 09:07 AM
p.27 #8Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Mescalamba wrote:
... STFs are expensive, otherwise I would already have one.
Too many STF hunters, too few STF lenses :-/
So I need to be happy with my DIY STF copys, and try to optimize those.
... STFs are expensive, otherwise I would already have one.
Too many STF hunters, too few STF lenses :-/
So I need to be happy with my DIY STF copys, and try to optimize those.
Jan 28, 2013 at 01:56 PM
p.27 #9Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Apple Blossom by Mawz, on Flickr
Maxxum 7, Sony 85/2.8 SAM, Ektar 100
Jan 30, 2013 at 08:09 AM
p.27 #10Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Went for a brief (very cold) walk last week with my a77 and CZ1680. As I bought my a77 with the 2.8/16-50 I've been thinking of letting go of the CZ zoom. Don't care much about the extra reach from it but I can't help feel that it gives me a little something extra in the IQ department specifically for nature/landscape.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8503/8418972704_3e45fbba04_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8223/8417879021_b31b32d59d_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8418973782_cd513e0989_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8503/8418972704_3e45fbba04_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8223/8417879021_b31b32d59d_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8418973782_cd513e0989_b.jpg
Jan 30, 2013 at 10:01 AM
p.27 #11Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
I would sell it, seeing your pics. They're outstanding!
Jan 30, 2013 at 10:09 AM
p.27 #12Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Thanks xbarcelo, although I'm sensing a contradiction, seeing as the lens I'm thinking of selling is the one I used for these pics 
One more, and whaddayaknow, it's still freezing here. A77 and the Minolta 2.8/100 macro.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8465/8440091618_c4dce9d75a_b.jpg
One more, and whaddayaknow, it's still freezing here. A77 and the Minolta 2.8/100 macro.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8465/8440091618_c4dce9d75a_b.jpg
Feb 02, 2013 at 09:05 PM
p.27 #13Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
It is contradictory because obviously I didn't intend to write it like that. I want it to write "I wouldn't sell it". I was on the ipad at time and, if you're not careful, things like that happen. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Feb 03, 2013 at 02:33 AM
p.27 #14Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
twelveish wrote:
Went for a brief (very cold) walk last week with my a77 and CZ1680. As I bought my a77 with the 2.8/16-50 I've been thinking of letting go of the CZ zoom. Don't care much about the extra reach from it but I can't help feel that it gives me a little something extra in the IQ department specifically for nature/landscape.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8503/8418972704_3e45fbba04_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8223/8417879021_b31b32d59d_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8418973782_cd513e0989_b.jpg
#2 is incredible! I have an older a100 and 16-80, but I didn't realize the lens was capable of such detail.
I still think it's one of the best zooms out there, but I'm slowly thinking to moving back to primes for the added DOF.
Went for a brief (very cold) walk last week with my a77 and CZ1680. As I bought my a77 with the 2.8/16-50 I've been thinking of letting go of the CZ zoom. Don't care much about the extra reach from it but I can't help feel that it gives me a little something extra in the IQ department specifically for nature/landscape.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8503/8418972704_3e45fbba04_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8223/8417879021_b31b32d59d_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8418973782_cd513e0989_b.jpg
#2 is incredible! I have an older a100 and 16-80, but I didn't realize the lens was capable of such detail.
I still think it's one of the best zooms out there, but I'm slowly thinking to moving back to primes for the added DOF.
Feb 22, 2013 at 11:32 AM
p.27 #16Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Thanks, I'm glad you like them. Yes, the CZ 16-80 often gets a bad rap for build quality, but in IQ it's certainly one of the best zooms I've used. Other than the DOF control it's almost like having prime IQ territory in a zoom lens. Then again, I mostly use primes, so what do I know. I had to pull back the highlights quite a bit in #2 but I agree it did retain the details well. Yeah my lens isn't going anywhere. I guess I'll keep both zooms after all. A constant 2.8 definitely also has it's place and uses.
Feb 22, 2013 at 04:41 PM
p.27 #17Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
Trying to post my first photo here. Took it with A100 and CZ 1680.
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Feb 27, 2013 at 12:43 AM
p.27 #18Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
twelveish wrote:
Thanks, I'm glad you like them. Yes, the CZ 16-80 often gets a bad rap for build quality, but in IQ it's certainly one of the best zooms I've used. Other than the DOF control it's almost like having prime IQ territory in a zoom lens. Then again, I mostly use primes, so what do I know. I had to pull back the highlights quite a bit in #2 but I agree it did retain the details well. Yeah my lens isn't going anywhere. I guess I'll keep both zooms after all. A constant 2.8 definitely also has it's place...Show more →
CZ 16-80 isnt good at wide-open but stopped down its really nice lens. Best probably around f8-11. I would consider it as variable lenght landscape lens. But for that its actually really good..
Thanks, I'm glad you like them. Yes, the CZ 16-80 often gets a bad rap for build quality, but in IQ it's certainly one of the best zooms I've used. Other than the DOF control it's almost like having prime IQ territory in a zoom lens. Then again, I mostly use primes, so what do I know. I had to pull back the highlights quite a bit in #2 but I agree it did retain the details well. Yeah my lens isn't going anywhere. I guess I'll keep both zooms after all. A constant 2.8 definitely also has it's place...Show more →
CZ 16-80 isnt good at wide-open but stopped down its really nice lens. Best probably around f8-11. I would consider it as variable lenght landscape lens. But for that its actually really good..
Feb 27, 2013 at 11:37 AM
p.27 #19Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
The partner uses an a77 and has the 16-80 glued onto it, with aperture stuck at f8, except for rare shifts to f11 or wide open for dark interiors.
It's a high impact lens, very colourful and bright, no bokeh monster but lots of detail retention and still capable of subtlety. A lot of serious shooters kept it after the 16-50 was released, despite the 1-2 stops speed diff. Another lens that benefits from the giant strides made by Adobe lately.
The mirror loss is not too much of a hit, Sony are refining the SLT idea, this is of course the NEX7 sensor. I'd say the 16-80 is a good match also for the next gen 24Mp APS-C Sony sensor, due out soon. If they get the noise ceiling up another stop (likely) this will be a fine upgrade, to offset slow lens speed.
SS works very well with the combo also, of a77/16-80, even at the long end. Very nice photos.
It's a high impact lens, very colourful and bright, no bokeh monster but lots of detail retention and still capable of subtlety. A lot of serious shooters kept it after the 16-50 was released, despite the 1-2 stops speed diff. Another lens that benefits from the giant strides made by Adobe lately.
The mirror loss is not too much of a hit, Sony are refining the SLT idea, this is of course the NEX7 sensor. I'd say the 16-80 is a good match also for the next gen 24Mp APS-C Sony sensor, due out soon. If they get the noise ceiling up another stop (likely) this will be a fine upgrade, to offset slow lens speed.
SS works very well with the combo also, of a77/16-80, even at the long end. Very nice photos.
Feb 27, 2013 at 04:16 PM
p.27 #20Sony/Minolta A Mount Picture Thread
twelveish - love the cold scenes
These shots were taken in Arizona and southern California near the Arizona and Mexican borders.
Alpha 77 with Sony 16-50, 35mm f/11
Alpha 77 with Sony 16-50, 16mm f/9
Alpha 77 with Sigma 8-16, 10mm f/5.6
Alpha 77 with Sigma 8-16, 10mm f/5.6
Alpha 77 with Contax Zeiss 35-70, 50mm f/8
Edited on Mar 01, 2013 at 03:38 PM · View previous versions
These shots were taken in Arizona and southern California near the Arizona and Mexican borders.
Alpha 77 with Sony 16-50, 35mm f/11
Alpha 77 with Sony 16-50, 16mm f/9
Alpha 77 with Sigma 8-16, 10mm f/5.6
Alpha 77 with Sigma 8-16, 10mm f/5.6
Alpha 77 with Contax Zeiss 35-70, 50mm f/8
Edited on Mar 01, 2013 at 03:38 PM · View previous versions
Feb 28, 2013 at 11:25 PM