If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. Top 10 best in minolta digital camera lenses best sellers in minolta digital camera lenses duration. Fastest af is achieved using a7 ii, a7r ii, a7 iii, a7r iii, a9, a6300, a6400, a6500 which allow pdaf afc and af. Even leica went to minolta for some lens and camera body designs. It had elements in 11 groups, and had 9 aperture blades. This article is within the scope of wikiproject brands, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of brands on wikipedia. There are actually two maybe more minolta af 75 300mm.
The second version was released in 1995, and had elements in 10 groups, and a 7 aperture blades. Some people say it is the same as the newer version such as the 75300 ii, the d version and. It is from the same manufacturer, and i like minolta from. The minolta 75300mm discussion and sample shots youtube. Minolta 75300 big beer can, camera sony alpha 65, moscow, andreevskie bridge. The biggest knock on the 75300 is the nonusm focusing motor slow and loud, soft with low contrast unless stopped down considerably, lots of ca, and very fragile feeling. Somebody just did a comparison between beercan, big beercan and new 70400g and a minolta 75300. Sony amount lenses include motorized ssm and sam lenses as well as nonmotorized screw drive lenses. Versions 1986 original beer can 1991 new cosmetic version, new optical formula 1999 ii version 2001 d version 2006 sony version. And watch places like, who call the new version i and leave the big b with no version label at all several reports online showed buyers at such sites were confused about vintages.
Now i have started to think extra zoom and i saw af 75300 at local retailer. They usually designate the second one simply as new or ii. Recorded in mpeg4, sorry, i did not have at that time fast sd card i. This original series minolta af lens looks very similar to the superpopular 70210mm f4. The first is the original big beercan that was released in 1986. Also, note the macro shot was taken as close to the subject as focusing allowed. And then there is a wide selection of merchandise its possible to get. Minolta 75 300 vs sony 70 300g af speed test youtube. Used mcmd glass is an absolute bargain compared to other used gear. I would say the minolta xd11 is better, but unfortunately they are prone to electronic problems that are difficult to fix. I currently own km 75300 new d version, but im considering to buy something a little bit better. Purple fringing is a problem with any of the 75300 versions. What kind of lens is this type of minolta 75300 sony.
The ratings are correct this is the worse of the bunch of minolta 75300s but my copy isn. As for what other lenses fall into that category, go to and check the lenses section. After using the minolta 70210mm f4 lens, i thought i would try out its big brother to see how it performs. Take a look on my flickr to see some examples of what you can achieve with this lens. Sony 75300mm vs sigma 70300mm vs tamron 70300mm vs. It is built much much better than the other two 750300s. But i am also looking at getting the minolta beercan version. Very useful focal length for wild live shot, but disappointing in 300mm. The last two and the current sony are the same maybe different coatings on the sony. Iq wise it is almost similar to the 75300 new version, but this is a tad sharper and looks slightly more saturated. Not to be confused with the newer version, which is much cheaper in build quality. Externally, its nearly identical to the minolta 28mm f2.
The best midwestern source for everything photographic and imaging, including rentals and a professional photo lab. The minolta maxxum autofocus lens system is one of the worlds most complete lens systems, covering every kind of lens from wide angle, telephoto, and widerange. May not be top of the tree the apo version is better, but one for consideration. In actuality, 2 of the new cameras are the same theyre just different color versions. Minolta quietly released a set of new digital cameras. Sony a7riis backilluminated sensor is the worlds first fullframe sensor with an onsensor phase detection af system capable of fast autofocus using ssm and sam dslr lenses. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. In reply to ben jacobson feb 23, 2009 not rare a bit. I made much better pics with a used minolta f4 70210 paid 69euros and minolta 75300 paid 79 euros.
Originally produced by minolta, and currently produced by sony, the af 75 300mm f4. Now, the new is a fine lens, and the first of several iterations that is still in production today under sony and gets better than average marks from dyxum and popphoto, while the i is an older design. Minolta 75300 big beercan minolta 75300 new minolta 75300 ii. Poor af, especially in low light feels and looks cheap although it is comment. Items in condition good and better come with 180 day warranty and free shipping. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale this article has not yet received a rating on the projects.
You can see the pictures yourself at and read about them. The affectionately named big beercan is part of a trio of minolta lenses produced in the 80s which was comprised of the little beercan. The sony lens retains most of the minolta design but comes with a new look. Sharp enough minolta colour effective hood lightweight. Minolta macroclose up camera lenses 75300mm focal for. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. I have bought minolta 404si and it came with original af 3580mm. It includes a new distanceencoding device that enables improved calculation for flash exposure with maxxum 5 and 7 cameras when used with konica minolta 3600hs d and 5600hs d flashes. Discussion in accessories started by doctrine, jul 8, 2002. Minolta made three distinct versions of the 75300mm lens. I purchased a lens that was advertised as a minolta af 753004.
Adjusted furthering youll find it unequalled invention, altered and then fit around by yourself. Size comparison between the big beer can minolta af 75300 f4. Super steady shot with full frame sensors history minolta af 753004. They made one usm version, and one is version all the others are not iirc. This is the minolta mn357, a 20megapixel wificapable digital camera with a 35x optical zoom and. The minolta maxxum 75300 zoom lens, a perfect lens for sports, portraits and all around picture taking. By furthering youll find it unequaled excogitation, varied and then accommodated no more than on your own.
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