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Minolta AF Lenses 1980s and 1990s Retail Prices

Jun 25, 2014 Posted in Editorials, Legacy Tagged with 1980s, 1990s, AF, Historic, Lens, Minolta, Prices

Minolta AF lens list prices from ‘back in the day’.

The prices below were culled from period publications, and receipts sent in by readers.

Some prices for a few lenses seem quite high, and almost unbelievable for that time, but I do know that two of the lens prices match up very well with what my Dad paid for …

Minolta AF Teleconverters, 1.4x and 2x II APO

Jun 25, 2014 Posted in Gear Reviews, Legacy Tagged with AF II, APO, Minolta, Teleconverter

Here’s a brief look at the Minolta AF II APO teleconverters. Scroll down for more info. Lens Minolta AF 1.4x and 2x teleconverters II APO Box contents Both come with front and rear caps, plus a nice carrying case. Cost N/A Build quality Very Good. Value That all depends. For Sony users, not a very good value. See Sony teleconverters …

Mt. Lemmon Color Tour 2008

Jun 25, 2014 Posted in Editorials, Legacy Tagged with 17-35mm, 2008, A900, Color Tour, F/2.8-4, Konica Minolta, Mt. Lemmon, Sony

Here’s a little color tour of a couple of my favorite hiking areas located in the Catalina mountains, just north of Tucson, AZ. I used the new Sony A900 and the Konica minolta 17-35mm F/2.8-4 lens, since Sony has yet to come out with a super wide angle zoom lens of their own, (as of 10/08). I’ve added some text…

NEX 3-5 Review

Jun 25, 2014 Posted in Gear Reviews, Legacy Tagged with 3-5, Camera, NEX, Sony

NEX camera quick review

Below is a running review of the new Sony NEX 3-5 cameras. I’m not going to bore you with a normal review, (which is similar to writing an owner’s manual), and would rather pontificate on the actual image quality, handling, performance and value. Below the photo is a general thoughts section which I’ll be updating …

Sony NEX 16mm F/2.8 Review

Jun 25, 2014 Posted in Legacy, Lens Reviews Tagged with 16mm, F/2.8, Lens, NEX, Sony

Here’s a brief look at the Sony NEX 16mm F/2.8 lens. Scroll down for the main review.

Lens Sony NEX E-mount 16mm F/2.8 SEL16F28 Box contents
Front and rear caps and a user’s manual. Cost $250, or an extra $100 with camera as a kit. Build quality Very good, but super light-weight. Additional information
Introduced in 2010. Has a focus…

Sony NEX 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS Review

Jun 25, 2014 Posted in Gear Reviews, Legacy Tagged with 18-55mm, F/3.5-5.6, Lens, NEX, OSS, Sony

Here’s a brief look at the Sony NEX 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Scroll down for the main review. Lens Sony NEX E-mount 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 SEL1855 Box contents
Hood, front and rear caps and a user’s manual. Cost $300, or an extra $100 with camera as a kit. Build quality Very good. Additional information
Introduced in 2010. Has built-in optical…

‘E’ Mount Lens Chart

Jun 25, 2014 Posted in Comparisons, Legacy Tagged with Chart, Comparison, E Mount, Lens

Go here for an up-to-date list of all lenses that will fit this mount. The chart below does not have the newest lenses listed, and I don’t plan on updating it as the list of native ‘E’ mount system lenses is becoming quite large and a bit overwhelming to display this way. This chart is from the old site, and…

‘E’ System

Jun 25, 2014 Posted in Editorials, Legacy Tagged with Collection, E-System, NEX, Sony

Welcome to the Sony ‘E’ (formerly ‘NEX’) system!

This page will contain all internal site links pertaining to the Sony NEX system, with lens reviews, comparisons, camera specs, images and accessories. For regular A mount and DSLR reviews, go here.

Lens reviews etc.

Rokinon E 12mm F/2

Sony FE 55mm …

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Minolta AF Lenses 1980s and 1990s Retail Prices

Minolta AF Teleconverters, 1.4x and 2x II APO

Mt. Lemmon Color Tour 2008

NEX 3-5 Review

Sony NEX 16mm F/2.8 Review

Sony NEX 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS Review

‘E’ Mount Lens Chart

‘E’ System

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