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Minolta AF 75-300mm F/4.5-5.6 “Big Beercan” Review

Here’s a brief look at the Minolta AF 75-300mm F/4.5-5.6  zoom lens.  Scroll down for the main review.

Lens Minolta AF 75-300mm F/4.5-5.6 Box contents
Front and rear caps, users manual, a possible hard-case, and a hood. Cost Available on eBay at the time of this review for around $350, depending on condition. Build quality Good, to very good Additional

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2800mm F/10 Lens – Celestron Telescope Review

Here’s a brief look at the Celestron 2800mm F/10.   Scroll down for the review. Lens Celestron 2800mm F/10 Nexstar GPS Box contents
Front and rear caps, and a users manual. Cost Around $2599 starting price with tripod. Build quality Good Additional information
Requires T-ring and focus adapter for your camera, about $50 for both. Specifications below
Optical configuration One zero…

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Sony NEX LA-EA2 Adapter Review

Sony NEX LA-EA2 Box & Case

Here at Photojottings, the most requested photo accessory to review (lately) is the LA-AE2 adapter, which seems to be very appealing to Sony alpha users that plan on jumping on the NEX cameras, especially the NEX-7.   This adapter allows Minolta AF and Sony a-mount lenses to auto-focus when mounted on the newer NEX cameras.  Currently, Sony’s US website is …

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