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VMLP 27: Minolta MC Rokkor-X 80-200mm, f4.5—Better Than Expected (Leica Liked It)

2022-09-12
On: September 12, 2022
In: Lens Love, Manual, Vintage Minolta Love Project

Those following along will remember my quest to try as many Minolta manual zoom lenses as possible. I am doing this for the VMLP and a little bit for the same reason people climb Mt. Everest. However, in the case of the 80-200mm, f4.5, there is a detective story of sorts. When the Minolta-LeicaContinue Reading

VMLP 16: Minolta (1985) AF 35-70mm f4–Short and Sweet

2021-10-20
On: October 20, 2021
In: Autofocus, Lens Love, Vintage Minolta Love Project

Look through enough forum posts (there are very few reviews of Minolta AF lenses), and you will likely come across a favorable mention of the 35-70mm f4. It is a good performer that is widely available and costs very little. When putting together a newbie Maxxum camera kit, having theContinue Reading

VMLP 12: Minolta MD Zoom 28-85mm, f3.5-4.5—Yeah, You Want One of These

2021-07-07
On: July 7, 2021
In: Lens Love, Manual, Vintage Minolta Love Project

Minolta made so many SR mount lenses that it is difficult for someone new to the brand to make an intelligent buying decision. There are a few famous lenses, and they get all the press. When I bought my first manual camera in July 2019, the most widely touted lensesContinue Reading

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