Lens test: Vintage 1978 Minolta 75-200mm F4.5 lens.........

[Kelley (Texas)]

I did a test yesterday of the Minolta MD Zoom-Rokkor-X 75-200mm F4.5 lens that has been collecting dust in a closet.. There are several factors that I need to mention. This is a heavy, long lens that you should use mounted on a tripod, not hand held like I did to test this lens. This lens is the old “push/pull” zoom which I do not really like, but I did not experience any lens creep in regards to the zoom. I did use the original lens hood. I experienced some difficulty due to numbness in my finger tips. I put some dry cat food on the patio deck railing to entice the birds to come eat, but only one showed up. Conclusion: The lens is probably better than my pictures demonstrated. I will eventually replace this lens with a lighter, compact lens some time in the future, but it will do for now. Kelley Texas)

Pictures taken with my Sony NEX-6 camera, F7.1, 1/400, ISO 200, "Daylight" white balance, manual focus, manual mode, harsh lighting.

 

[Auriemma]

Not too shabby for old glass. Nice and sharp with good bokeh.

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

Some of them are premier lenses and will amaze you at the pictures they will produce. Below is a picture that I took a few days ago at a horse stable in far North San Antonio with an vintage Minolta lens.

Picture taken with a Sony NEX-6 camera using a vintage 1978 Minolta MD Macro 35-70mm F3.5 lens. Settings: F8, 1/2000, ISO200, "Daylight" white balance, Manual Focus, Manual Mode. Kelley (Texas)