Minolta Maxxum AF Zoom Lenses for your Sony Alpha Digital SLRs
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Minolta Maxxum AF Zoom Lenses
Zoom-lenses are, by far, the favorites of photo enthusiasts who are using the latest in digital SLR equipment. Exotics, with 'high end' specification and amazing zoom ratio of 16-105mm, 18-250mm, 55-200mm, 75-300mm and more is not uncommon. The use of rare earth glass like ultra-low, extra-low or super-low dispersion, coupled with special molded or grinned aspherical elements, have also contributed toward superior optical performance.
Photo enthusiast using Sony Alpha Digital SLRs are aware that one alternative to all these lenses are those that were produced for the Minolta Maxxum series cameras which can be used on all SOny Alpha DSLRs without change or modification. There were five original Minolta AF zoom lenses to choose,they all feature macro focusing for one-quarter life-size magnifications. In macro focusing, manual focusing with focus signal is required.
These lenses are manufactured with the Minolta A-mount which has been carried over to the present Sony Alpha DSLR series of cameras, and are of exceptional (at least the first generation lenses) quality both in built and image quotients. These lenses are, of course, a very viable alternative, both in price and performance, to the current crop of much higher priced options that are available for the Sony Alpha DSLRs.
Photo enthusiast using Sony Alpha Digital SLRs are aware that one alternative to all these lenses are those that were produced for the Minolta Maxxum series cameras which can be used on all SOny Alpha DSLRs without change or modification. There were five original Minolta AF zoom lenses to choose,they all feature macro focusing for one-quarter life-size magnifications. In macro focusing, manual focusing with focus signal is required.
These lenses are manufactured with the Minolta A-mount which has been carried over to the present Sony Alpha DSLR series of cameras, and are of exceptional (at least the first generation lenses) quality both in built and image quotients. These lenses are, of course, a very viable alternative, both in price and performance, to the current crop of much higher priced options that are available for the Sony Alpha DSLRs.
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In The Spotlight
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In Favour of the Zoom
One of the factor that contributing to the immensely popularity is of zoom lenses is in its ability to substitute many of prime lenses by just one single lens which also interprets as more cost effective to invest in a zoom lens. These all-in-one lenses greatly enhance mobility and the need to pack light while being on the move from place to place.One of the main advantage of zoom lenses is its ability to let you crop your shots in the camera's viewfinder. With their instantly variable focal lengths, zoom lenses are extremely flexible. Action-packed scenes and agile movements of wildlife, stationary photography such as portraits or still life, can all be photographed with a just a single high performance zoom yet may still produce crisps, sharp images with high resolution and utmost contrast. The varying angles of view permit different perspective on the subject and flexible framing, and also eliminate unnecessary footwork by moving forth and back.
A Quick Look!
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Resource Liks
- Minolta Sony alpha lens database - Dyxum.com
- Welcome to our lens database for Minolta AF mount (Sony alpha) DSLR cameras. Our database contains most of lenses ever made for Minolta AF (Sony alpha) mount including Minolta, Sony, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, Carl Zeiss and other manufacturers. Here you will find lens specifications, related links, len
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The Lenses
There are five original Minolta AF zoom lenses to choose from from the early days and they all feature macro focusing for one-quarter life-size magnifications. In macro focusing, manual focusing with focus signal is required.Two that are most sought after by enthusiasts are the 2 (two) constant aperture f/4's - AF 35-70mm and AF 70-210mm.
The following section will exhibit the availability of these lenses on the auctions on eBay.com. Please read the description carefully, especially on their external and glass condition before you bid, all d best!
AF 70-210mm f/4
Minolta Maxxum/Dynax AF Zoom 70-210mm f/4.0 Macro - The 'Beercan'
Construction: 12 elements in 9 groupsAngle of view: 34°-12°
Minimum focus (macro): 1.1 m (1. 1 m)
Maximum magnification: 0.256X
Minimum f-stop: f/32
Dimensions: 72.5 x 152mm
Weight: 695 g
Auctions on eBay
AF 70-210mm f/4 Auctions on eBay
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Minolta Maxxum/Dynax AF Zoom 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro
Construction: 14 elements in 12 groupsAngle of view: 63°-23°
Minimum focus (macro): 1.5m (0.41 m)
Maximum magnification: 0.25X
Minimum f-stop: f/22
Dimensions: 68.5 x 87mm
Weight: 495 g
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AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Auctions on eBay
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Minolta Maxxum/Dynax AF Zoom 35-70mm f/4.0 Macro - The 'Mini-Beercan'
Construction: 6 elements in 6 groupsAngle of view: 63°-34°
Minimum focus (macro): 1 m (0.32m)
Maximum magnification 0.25X
Minimum f-stop: f/22
Dimensions: 68 x 52mm
Weight 285 g
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AF 35-70mm f/4 Auctions on Ebay
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Minolta Maxxum/Dynax AF Zoom 28-135mm f/4-4.5 Macro
Construction: 16 elements in 13 groupsAngle of view: 75°-18°
Minimum focus (macro): 1.5m (0.25m)
Maximum magnification: 0.25X
Minimum f-stop: f/22-27
Dimensions: 75 x 109mm
Weight: 770 g
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AF 28-135mm f/4-4.5 Auctions on eBay
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Minolta Maxxum/Dynax AF Zoom 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro
Construction: 13 elements in 10 groupsAngle of view: 75°-29°
Minimum focus (macro): 0.8m (0.25m)
Maximum magnification: 0.25X
Minimum f-stop: f/22-27
Dimensions: 68.5 x 85.5mm
Weight: 490 g
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AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 Auctions on eBay
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Sony 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM DT Telephoto Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras
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Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM DT Standard Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras
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Sony DT 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
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