I own a Minolta X-370 camera and I would like to purchase a zoom lense, but have no idea where to look. Anyone know the cost? Any help would be appreciated.
08-27-2004, 07:06 PM
Clemmie
I've found eBay to be an excellent place to shop for Minolta lenses. I've assembled a Maxxum kit over the last several months, with less than $400 spent on 9 lenses thus far. None of these brand new, but about half being like new factory refurbs with warranty, and all in fine condition.
Just enter 'Minolta Lens' as a starting point, to see the range available at the moment - then add the designation of a model you target, like the 70-210, to see listings for just that model.
You will find a variety of zoom ranges available. If you're looking for a telephoto, the 70-210 f/4 - usually under $50 - is probably the finest telephoto zoom ever made. In a 'normal range' zoom, the 35-70 and 35-80 models are particularly noted for their sharpness.
Read the ads carefully, and be sure you are getting the MC or MD mount - whichever fits your camera. The so-called "A bayonet", or AF lenses, are for the autofocus Maxxums and do not fit your camera. If you find a seller who doesn't know the difference - and some don't - buy from someone else.
You will generally find a good selection available at most any time. I will highly recommend sticking with genuine Minolta lenses. Used, especially for the manual focus models, they really don't cost any more - and often cost less - than inferior third-party lenses.
08-28-2004, 04:07 AM
xjess
Thank you!!
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Originally Posted by Clemmie
I've found eBay to be an excellent place to shop for Minolta lenses. I've assembled a Maxxum kit over the last several months, with less than $400 spent on 9 lenses thus far. None of these brand new, but about half being like new factory refurbs with warranty, and all in fine condition.
Just enter 'Minolta Lens' as a starting point, to see the range available at the moment - then add the designation of a model you target, like the 70-210, to see listings for just that model.
You will find a variety of zoom ranges available. If you're looking for a telephoto, the 70-210 f/4 - usually under $50 - is probably the finest telephoto zoom ever made. In a 'normal range' zoom, the 35-70 and 35-80 models are particularly noted for their sharpness.
Read the ads carefully, and be sure you are getting the MC or MD mount - whichever fits your camera. The so-called "A bayonet", or AF lenses, are for the autofocus Maxxums and do not fit your camera. If you find a seller who doesn't know the difference - and some don't - buy from someone else.
You will generally find a good selection available at most any time. I will highly recommend sticking with genuine Minolta lenses. Used, especially for the manual focus models, they really don't cost any more - and often cost less - than inferior third-party lenses.
08-29-2004, 09:47 AM
Clemmie
You're welcome. Let me know what you end up with. I like to hear how the story turns out.