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I’ve learned a few things about lenses since I bought and sold my first 70-210mm “Beercan” from Minolta. I’ve spent some money too. This lens does have a CA problem but if you realize it and take precautions to prevent it it’s not a problem. It’s also a constant F4 so it isn’t a fast as some others, and the focus speed leaves a lot to be desired.
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What I’m amazed at is this little lens is readily available for $200 -$300 and IMO is on par with anything I’ve played with where color, contrast, and sharpness, and creamy smooth bokeh are concerned.
From what I remember it was from an era when Minolta and Leica were working closely together so I assume that has alot to do with the glass quality.Are there many examples of nice glass for such a low price? I’m not tooting any horns here I just wonder how many great lens are out there with such a low price.
Anyway, I’m back on the hunt for another one….
Some sample images from the lens. Don’t jude it from the first page. There some amazing images in here.
http://www.dyxum.com/dforum/minolta-af-70210-f4-beercan_topic11307_page1.htmlOn the Nikon front, the Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G AF-S VR is a serious steal – I had heard it was very good for the money, and I have to say that I am blown away by what it does. OK, so there are times when the 70-200 f2.8 is the one to use, but as a “go anywhere, travel light” kind of lens, the 70-300 is just awesome……
I tend to use it as a 70-200 if that makes sense – it seems to go pretty soft after about the 200mm point, but this is fine by me. Razor sharp, great colour and contrast.
I’ve read about that lens over at Kens site. It’s neat to find a gem this day and age that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg no matter what it is. My 70-400 G is my favorite lens at them moment but I had to shell out $1700 for it! When I see results like the Beercan considering its price, it leaves me scratching my head sometimes.
I agree Will, the old 105 2.5 was one of the few really good prime lenses that Nikon make IMHO.
I miss the lens, but not the F4’s I shot it with.. 😀
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On the Nikon front, the Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G AF-S VR is a serious steal – I had heard it was very good for the money, and I have to say that I am blown away by what it does. OK, so there are times when the 70-200 f2.8 is the one to use, but as a “go anywhere, travel light” kind of lens, the 70-300 is just awesome……
I tend to use it as a 70-200 if that makes sense – it seems to go pretty soft after about the 200mm point, but this is fine by me. Razor sharp, great colour and contrast.
Couldn’t agree more on the new 70-300VR. Super sharp and crispy while being light and inexpensive. I use it mainly on my D300 as it vignettes a little on the D700. Impresses me more me every time I use it and VR works great too. That lens was put through the paces yesterday shooting these images. Not much time to check focus and histograms while I hung my a$$ out of a helicopter. Faith baby, faith!
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