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Minolta - Konica Minolta Lens Reputations/Recommendations

Started Mar 24, 2018 | Discussions thread
John Arenas
John Arenas Regular Member • Posts: 218
Re: Minolta - Konica Minolta Lens Reputations/Recommendations

davids8560 wrote:

Recently acquired a used Maxxum 7D with a Tamron 18-200 for USD $119.

Appears to have no black screen issue.

Came with firmware version 1.10.

Already purchased an 18-70 and a 100-200mm f/4.5 for a total of USD $65.

In the running for a 70-210 f/4.

Also looking at the AF 24mm or 28mm f/2.8's.

Might even splurge on a 17-35mm f/2.8.

Any 7D advice, or lens advice and recommendations?

Also spotted a couple of 5600 HS (D) flashes for around USD $100.

And a $130 Sigma 400 f/5.6 that looks like a deal.

Don't know why I have a soft spot for Konica Minolta.

Just looking to find bargains.

Building this 7D kit is just going to be a secondary pursuit - purely for fun!

Thank you!

David

Congratulations Dave.  It's great to hear of others with the same appreciation for such a beautiful piece of machinery. Totally understand your drive to stick w/ Minolta glass however I recommend you get 1 that you'd proudly display and the rest Sony recommendations already made. It's unfortunate that KM didn't produce a better APS-C lens than the 18-70 which will leave you wanting. Personally, I loved the secret handshake on my 7D even with all its drawbacks. Good luck.

 John Arenas's gear list:John Arenas's gear list
Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X30 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM +7 more
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