how much did you paid for your beercan lens?

[dr34mc4st3r]

some of the prices on ebay nowadays are really crazy...like Buy It Now USD 210..omg. if the prices are of any indication, wouldn't the prices get higher once more a100 users can on board and learn about this wonderful lens? :sweat:

 

[satay16]

why is it called beercan?

 

[zcf]

why is it called beercan?

it looks like one :sweat:

 

[codling]

the size is almost like a Kilkenny/Boddintons type can... :bsmilie:

 

[radi9red]

that lens is built to last and i like particularly the point it has Internal focusing ..
However.. it weighs like a beer can of that size .. (with beer inclusive of course).
I paid $300 for it 2nd hand

Subsequently, i switch to Sigma 70-210 APO f4-5.6.. it seems to be comparable in terms of optics in many ways except its much lighter ..

 

[grado]

that lens is built to last and i like particularly the point it has Internal focusing ..
However.. it weighs like a beer can of that size .. (with beer inclusive of course).
I paid $300 for it 2nd hand

Subsequently, i switch to Sigma 70-210 APO f4-5.6.. it seems to be comparable in terms of optics in many ways except its much lighter ..

I have both the sigma and minolta lens. Both are very sharp and contrasty, but minolta defintely have the better quality bokeh to me, and better edge sharpness too.

 

[Jetta Pong]

I paid S$400

 

[Agetan]

Just sold 2 super mint (like new with all inclusion) for $400 ea.

Waiting for the buyer to pick up and guess what... I earn $10 for the trouble.. (countless sms, bring it back from Sydney....) Hope those buy from me appreciate the help ok... and I hope my friend give me more if he has it.

To be honest, the lens will fetch more in Sydney market, but if it is mint version and I have it.. I share it with CS member.

Hart

 

[tankm]

Minolta 70-210 f4 is a "Limited Edition" good value lens. If the price keep going up it's no longer value for money lens liao. Buy! Buy! Buy! before the SONY A100 crowds :bsmilie:

 

[eesteck]

Just sold one recently at 350. snap up very fast. Think is known to be good lens. A guy fr one of the shop at pennisula keep saying its becos internet reviews thats why attracted pp to buy. But I personally think this is a lens worth keeping. I am still keeping one and will not sell even above 400.

 

[Zenten]

:thumbsup: 2 :thumbsup:
Ther price will definitely go up for this lens considering that it is a very well built lens and no more in production .......
Optics by L .....

 

[feryl]

i got mine as part of a camera package. the whole set including 2 lens and the body for $250.

 

[satay16]

how do you find its focusing speed, as compared to the sigma 70-200 or the KM 70-200SSM?

 

[Zenten]

how do you find its focusing speed, as compared to the sigma 70-200 or the KM 70-200SSM?

No fight ...... lose for sure, but can still get you the shots even at fashion events.

This is a parfocal lens and there is a technique to get the lens to focus faster.

 

[dr34mc4st3r]

No fight ...... lose for sure, but can still get you the shots even at fashion events.

This is a parfocal lens and there is a technique to get the lens to focus faster.

care to share the technique?

 

[tankm]

Parfocal lens does not change it's focus when the focal length is change (ie zoom).... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parfocal

What you need to do is zoom all the way in, focus lock and then zoom out and recompose the way you want it. This technique gives you the ability to lock focus at where you want. With the KM5D, just have to keep in mind that the exposure is lock as well during focus lock if "Matrix mode" is selected. If the exposure is wrong when zoom out, will need to use "center weighted mode" or other method to compensate for the wrong exposure.

 

[dr34mc4st3r]

thanks for the tip! :thumbsup:

 

[GENO]

thanks for the tip! :thumbsup:

U brought the beer-can?

 

[dr34mc4st3r]

yup...recently got from ebay....

 

[GENO]

yup...recently got from ebay....

its a good lens if u can tahan the speed ..
:bsmilie: