New camera! Lens questions...

On Wed, 25 May 2011 22:10:20 -0800, Jon Anderson
wrote:

On 5/25/2011 2:25 PM, Bob (not my real pseudonym) wrote:

I believe 'oldman' was specifically referring to the Minolta
Maxxum/Dynax line of AF lenses, which are compatible with the Sony AF
mount.

Yes, I knew that, and I'm watching several on ebay. But my brother had
also talked about using an adapter with the older MD lenses which can
often be had real cheap. No AF, and a few other compromises, but for
macro work, that's not an issue. Wouldn't use MD mount lenses to shoot
action or just walking around taking pictures.

And, the airshow is in Grass Valley this year (they alternate every with
nearby Auburn). My brother might come up for this. With his help and
advise I should get some shots worthy of posting!

Please share your results with us!

Bob ^,,^

On Thu, 26 May 2011 01:27:54 -0700, "Bob (not my real pseudonym)"
wrote:

On Wed, 25 May 2011 22:10:20 -0800, Jon Anderson
wrote:

On 5/25/2011 2:25 PM, Bob (not my real pseudonym) wrote:

I believe 'oldman' was specifically referring to the Minolta
Maxxum/Dynax line of AF lenses, which are compatible with the Sony AF
mount.

Yes, I knew that, and I'm watching several on ebay. But my brother had
also talked about using an adapter with the older MD lenses which can
often be had real cheap. No AF, and a few other compromises, but for
macro work, that's not an issue. Wouldn't use MD mount lenses to shoot
action or just walking around taking pictures.

And, the airshow is in Grass Valley this year (they alternate every with
nearby Auburn). My brother might come up for this. With his help and
advise I should get some shots worthy of posting!

Please share your results with us!

Bob ^,,^


Bob,

Since you're the Sony owner, I thought I'd ask a question.
My buddy that has the A-55 also has a Minolta lens with an internal
zoom. It's about the same size as a beer can. Probably 80-200 f4 or
something similar. He says it's pretty rare.

Have you ever seen one?

Just wondering.

Thanks, Oldman.

On Thu, 26 May 2011 17:42:58 -0400, oldman wrote:

Bob,

Since you're the Sony owner, I thought I'd ask a question.
My buddy that has the A-55 also has a Minolta lens with an internal
zoom. It's about the same size as a beer can. Probably 80-200 f4 or
something similar. He says it's pretty rare.

Have you ever seen one?

Just wondering.

Thanks, Oldman.

Haven't seen one, but is this it?

http://minolta-camera.out-fox-the.ne...a-the-beercan/

Bob ^,,^

On Fri, 27 May 2011 01:48:24 -0700, "Bob (not my real pseudonym)"
wrote:

On Thu, 26 May 2011 17:42:58 -0400, oldman wrote:

Bob,

Since you're the Sony owner, I thought I'd ask a question.
My buddy that has the A-55 also has a Minolta lens with an internal
zoom. It's about the same size as a beer can. Probably 80-200 f4 or
something similar. He says it's pretty rare.

Have you ever seen one?

Just wondering.

Thanks, Oldman.

Haven't seen one, but is this it?

http://minolta-camera.out-fox-the.ne...a-the-beercan/

Bob ^,,^




That's it!! Obviously, not as rare as I was told. But, a good lens
just the same.

Thanks for taking the time to answer.

Oldman.