Steve Mullen
September 6th, 2011, 08:38 PM
Now that we can buy body-only, I looked for a zoom that would work well on a cheap E-mount adaptor.
I wanted a 25-30mm to 75-125mm zoom. I found one. The Minolta 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MD Zoom. This converts to a 45mm to 136mm zoom. With an average F-stop of F4 it should work well if the VG20 has greater sensitivity. With one lens one could have full manual zoom, manual focus, and aperture control by a lens ring. Simply set the shutter-speed and shoot like in the old days.
Cost, about $150 with adaptor.
PS: I've been editing videos I shot with Sony first CCD camera that had a real manual control lens. It is so great to see a quick zoom in, fast accurate focus, and quick zoom back. No peaking or Focus Asst.
REVIEW:
Secondly, the 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MD Zoom performed head and shoulders above my expectations, and delivered outstanding sharpness and light falloff characteristics. While I do not hesitate to admit that I am a fan of prime lenses, the results of this test have certainly told me that I need to be prepared to consider zooms. Given the convenience of this focal length range, if the 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MD Zoom performs similarly at other focal lengths I will without question be making it a regular inclusion in my bag.
The Rokkor Files - 35mm Shoot-out (http://www.rokkorfiles.com/35mm%20Page%201.htm)
ANOTHER ONE THAT'S FASTER: Minolta MD 28-70mm f3.5/4.8 Macro Zoom Lens $20!!!
I wanted a 25-30mm to 75-125mm zoom. I found one. The Minolta 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MD Zoom. This converts to a 45mm to 136mm zoom. With an average F-stop of F4 it should work well if the VG20 has greater sensitivity. With one lens one could have full manual zoom, manual focus, and aperture control by a lens ring. Simply set the shutter-speed and shoot like in the old days.
Cost, about $150 with adaptor.
PS: I've been editing videos I shot with Sony first CCD camera that had a real manual control lens. It is so great to see a quick zoom in, fast accurate focus, and quick zoom back. No peaking or Focus Asst.
REVIEW:
Secondly, the 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MD Zoom performed head and shoulders above my expectations, and delivered outstanding sharpness and light falloff characteristics. While I do not hesitate to admit that I am a fan of prime lenses, the results of this test have certainly told me that I need to be prepared to consider zooms. Given the convenience of this focal length range, if the 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 MD Zoom performs similarly at other focal lengths I will without question be making it a regular inclusion in my bag.
The Rokkor Files - 35mm Shoot-out (http://www.rokkorfiles.com/35mm%20Page%201.htm)
ANOTHER ONE THAT'S FASTER: Minolta MD 28-70mm f3.5/4.8 Macro Zoom Lens $20!!!