Recent content by Peekayoh

Yes, the MFD is a snag but it's never really been an issue for me. I've bought the lens new in the 80's and I guess I'm just used to it and the advantages far outweigh any slight disadvantage. The IQ is breathtaking, the AF is lightning fast (A700) due to the back element focus design and...

Get one quick! Prices are going up and up.

I'd get the body and use what you have for the time being. The Kit lens is no better than what you have just wider and neither lens is brilliant. Maybe could find a Minolta 24-85mm.

Minolta 28-135mm f4 for me.

Thanks Rashkae, that's pretty much what I thought but I'm new to this new-fangled digital hardware and need the advice.

Thanks for that. Would you say that also applied to contrast and saturation?

Is it better to adjust the sharpness in camera or in Photoshop?.