Best Minolta Lens

[smtan24]

Just curious what is in your opinion the best overall Minolta lens in terms of sharpness ,Bokeh and etc.:think:

 

[Timber Wolf]

Hmm... I think the Minolta 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF is a good candidate. Certainly in terms of bokeh. Sharpness wise I'm not that sure but I think it's extremely sharp from the examples i've seen.

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[zcf]

for sharpness, most claim that 100mm f/2.8 Macro is the sharpest, some even claim it's too sharp for portrait shot :sweat:

 

[wedgehammer]

what about for non-G zooms? what's the sharpest out there? minolta af 28-75?

 

[smtan24]

I tried getting 28-75mm F2.8 in Singapore all sold out. CP has 1 28-70mm F2.8 G lens if I'm not wrong.

 

[dr34mc4st3r]

what about for non-G zooms? what's the sharpest out there? minolta af 28-75?

it's a very good lens, sharp and fast...its my usual walkabout lens most of the time..

this photo is at f/3.2 ...

 

[smtan24]

I wonder what Lens Sony has waiting for us or will it be rehash Minolta lens.

 

[zcf]

Some photo taken with 28-75mm recently during a fashion shoots, all shots around f/4

more can be found here
20060521 Fairy Tale Wedding Fashion Show at Tampines Mall

I think it's the sharpest amongs my other zoom lens, except 80-200mm or other prime lens. But sometime I still seem to be having trouble focus correctly under low light condition

 

[yeocolin]

I tried getting 28-75mm F2.8 in Singapore all sold out. CP has 1 28-70mm F2.8 G lens if I'm not wrong.

There is 1 for sale at http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=195257&goto=newpost

 

[yeocolin]

Some photo taken with 28-75mm recently during a fashion shoots, all shots around f/4

more can be found here
20060521 Fairy Tale Wedding Fashion Show at Tampines Mall

I think it's the sharpest amongs my other zoom lens, except 80-200mm or other prime lens. But sometime I still seem to be having trouble focus correctly under low light condition

Where did you guys get your 28-75mm G lens from?

 

[Eyesthruthelens]

what about for non-G zooms? what's the sharpest out there? minolta af 28-75?

I quite like my old and heavy 28-135mm f4-4.5 lens..
color and sharpness seems to better than the beercan..

 

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

I tried getting 28-75mm F2.8 in Singapore all sold out. CP has 1 28-70mm F2.8 G lens if I'm not wrong.

got quite a few lens also... tat day the uncle tell me, wanna buy faster buy... else no more liao... felt like telling him, sell me super cheap i get all 1 shot... (budget below 1k for all)

 

[GENO]

BEST BOKEH? It has to be STF.... the other is 70-200mm

 

[dr34mc4st3r]

Where did you guys get your 28-75mm G lens from?

only got 28-70 f/2.8 g. the 28-75 is not a g lens

 

[Agetan]

I think if you ask me to choose just 1 lens.. I will definately say 70-200 f2.8 APO G SSM.

Sharpness and bokeh is pretty darn good...

I use it a lot for wedding shoot.

Hart

 

[zcf]

only got 28-70 f/2.8 g. the 28-75 is not a g lens

Yup, it's not a G lens, just a normal f/2.8 D lens, no money for the G one. Got it from US through the Adorama sales.
But there is one 2nd hand 28-70mm f/2.8 G selling at B&S

 

[drake336]

My vote is for the STF 135... Nothing else the competition has even come close...

Something that Sony will not likely reproduce...

 

[AncientMariner]

I don't think one can honestly say any lens to be the best all the time.
The best lens for each moment is the one I can have in hand and use there and then that will allow me to capture and portray to the best of my ability the mood and theme of my chosen subject.

 

[wedgehammer]

I quite like my old and heavy 28-135mm f4-4.5 lens..
color and sharpness seems to better than the beercan..

hehe im oso loving mine... but wouldnt hurt to haf a backup lens thats lighter but just as sharp, not to mention faster...

seems like the 28-75 f/2.8 is quite good... unfortunate that there doesn't seem to be any to be had locally... hope sony re-intros it, or even better, comes out with a wider one like 18-70 f/2.8 or somethin

 

[ks2005]

Just curious what is in your opinion the best overall Minolta lens in terms of sharpness ,Bokeh and etc.:think:

85mmf1.4G, sharp and good back ground bluring effect at f1.4 like studio back drop...