PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Minolta MAXXUM AF 85mm f/1.4 is a fast, short tele ideal for close-in people photos. At f/1.4, it is superb at throwing distracting elements out-of-focus, with rendition optimized for people pictures.It's all solid alloy and much better made than Nikon's similar lenses.
This Minolta 85 1.4 has an all-metal exterior, metal mount, metal focus ring, metal filter threads, and all-metal barrel. The only plastic is the focus window, the red mounting dot and the rubber.It was originally released for use on Minolta MAXXUM cameras, and today is perfect for use on Sony Alpha cameras (AF with Sony E/FE Mount bodies through the LA-EA3/4 Adapters)
Used on today's Sony A99 it has image stabilization and fast autofocus.It works perfectly on the Sony A99, although the AF-D Depth Map AF (whatever that is) and the automatic lens corrections don't work - and aren't needed. Everything else works, like face recognition and all the focus modes including Direct Manual Focus (DMF) override, so all is well.
This $700 all-metal lens takes the same pictures as Zeiss's $1,700 85mm f/1.4.There is no instant manual-focus override in the lens itself, although the Sony A99's DMF mode will give you that feature.
This is the world's first autofocus ultra-speed tele. Nikon didn't copy it until almost ten years later in 1995!This is a spectacular show-off lens for Minolta. No newer 85mm lens from anyone will make pictures any better than will this lens.This is a full-frame lens for 35mm film and full-frame digital, and will be reviewed thusly. Feel free to use this on cropped-frame cameras, too.
Product ($799)
SN: ****1052/ ****1205/ ****1840
Condition: Like New (LN)
Warranty: 2 weeks shop warranty, covering manufactural defects
What You Will Get
- Front/ Rear Cap
- Hood
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Medium Format
Medium format refers to the size of your roll of film (or if you’re talking digital, it’s the size of the camera sensor). It really just means that you are shooting on a bigger piece of film than you do with a 35mm camera. The increased size of medium format film means a much larger negative. This will give you finer details and less grain.
Choosing your Right Medium Format Camera
Twin Lens Reflex (TLRS)
TLRs use two objective lens of the same focal length. The photographic objective lens is the one that is used to take the picture. The other lens, called the view lens, is connected to the viewfinder. Most TLRs are fixed focal length, and the more expensive models may incorporate a rudimentary room function. Most TLRs use a leaf shutter system, resulting in high speeds, quiet operation and low shutter vibration. There are also close-up, wide angle and telephoto adapters for TLRs.
Some popular TLRS cameras are: Yashica MAT-124G, Rolleiflex 2.8F, Minolta Autocord and Mamiya C330


Rangefinder
Rangefinder cameras are medium format cameras with a range finder. This negates the waistline, viewing that most TLRs carry. They are also much smaller than TLRs, and allow for easier point and shoot photographs. They tend to have limited focusing ranges, and do not have lenses larger than 180mm or 200mm. Rangefinders are quieter and easier to focus in dim light. They are mostly fixed lens models, but higher range models also provide for interchangeability.
Some popular rangefinder cameras are: Fujica G690, Mamiya 6/7, Bronica RF645, Norita 66 and Pentax 67
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