The Minolta AF / Sony A-mount Fan Club

**ivanvernon** · 11-18-2021, 05:14 PM - **4 Likes**

Three more in the same series.

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edom31 · 11-18-2021, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Hasselblad HV and AF Minolta 100mm f 2.8 macro. Lots of sharpness in this lens.

I see you've found its groove... great shots.

**ivanvernon** · 11-19-2021, 01:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

I see you've found its groove... great shots.

Thank you Ed. It is a nice camera and lens too. The viewfinder really lights up before you pull the trigger.

**ivanvernon** · 11-19-2021, 05:33 PM - **2 Likes**

Hasselblad HV with an old favorite with many different camera mounts.

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**ivanvernon** · 11-19-2021, 05:43 PM - **3 Likes**

Here are a couple of additional shots with the Hasselblad HV and an old favorite for many folks, the Tamron 90mm f 2.5 macro 1:2. I think with the AF Minolta Maxxum 50mm f 2.8 macro, the Tamron 90mm f 2.5 macro 1:2, and the AF Minolta 100mm f 2.8 macro 1:1, that the macro kit is pretty much covered for my A mount stable of three cameras.

**ivanvernon** · 11-22-2021, 06:24 AM - **1 Like**

I do not have a Minolta MD-A mount adapter, so use two adapters to fit the MD Tele Rokkor-X 135mm f 2.8 to the Hasselblad HV (aka a99). I used the MD-PK and then the PK-MAF (a mount). It seemed to work well. Cloudy conditions offered poor light quality, so I am not entirely happy with the results, but this is only a first trial effort.

**ivanvernon** · 11-28-2021, 07:38 AM - **3 Likes**

Hasselblad HV with Mamiya-C 645 55mm f 2.8 and FOTODIOX adapter M645 - Sony (A). This combo seems to work together very well. I like the Mamiya-C 645 lenses. They are very well constructed, offer smaller profiles than many medium format lenses, and provide excellent overall optical quality--also an inexpensive way to build a large collection of good lens for the Sony (A) cameras. I also use the M645 lenses on the K-1.

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jimr-pdx · 12-09-2021, 05:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

[/COLOR]The Mini-Beercan samples (MAF 100-200/4.5)

Loved the baby Beercan, only hassle was the long minimum focus. I had the Lite Beercan too, 70-210ii 3.5/4.5.

My old picasa folder is at this link - if it works?

edom31 · 12-09-2021, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

My old picasa folder is at this link - if it works?

Sweet album. What camera were you using?

Loved one shot with the 35-105... got some swirly action with a red-leaf tree there.

jimr-pdx · 12-10-2021, 11:09 AM

I was sold an A200, a decent camera - but it still rankles.

I'd let go of my Pentax SLR era but kept the M40/2.8 just in case

When I started looking into dSLR it was 2008, in a land filled with camera stores - our local mall had two (Ritz and Kit's)! The E500 gave the best images in the store's mixed-WB environment, but a few others were close. I brought in my M40 and asked if it would work with the .. K100 or 200? .. and the 'sales'man could not make it work. I shelved Pentax as a contender for that, so the also-stabilized A200 came home with me. Within 2 years I'd learned of the shoot-without-lens setting and had a K100d.. and the rest is (a very messy, admittedly) history.

Thing is, 2008-9 was the most travel I've done since, so it had scenery the Pentax gear has yet to experience!
backpacking and Crater Lake
San Juan islands
my best snowstorm ever in Portland - or was that 1968?

Gary H Perth · 12-11-2021, 06:27 PM - **1 Like**

Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm A mount, adapted to Sony A7ii

One shot at each end of the zoom range. I am impressed with this lens, a recent cheap purchase.

Look for the three-masted sailing ship

Gary H Perth · 12-18-2021, 05:49 AM - **3 Likes**

Sony A mount 75-300mm mounted on EA4 adapter on a Sony A7ii.

I cannot believe how easy this was....Shot handheld using autofocus, spot metering on the moon, compensation at -3. Jpeg cropped a lot, but no sharpening or colour adjustments (original jpeg also attached).

Not sure if the SAL75300 lens is the same lens as the Minolta A mount with same specs, maybe it is the last of the Minolta-designed lenses????

edom31 · 12-18-2021, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by Gary H Perth

Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm A mount, adapted to Sony A7ii

is it the Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm 3.5-4.5? I have this lens and I must say it is a very nice piece.

Gary H Perth · 12-18-2021, 03:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

is it the Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm 3.5-4.5? I have this lens and I must say it is a very nice piece.

Yes, Ed. This one in an A mount:

Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm F3.5-4.5 Lens Reviews - Vivitar Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

edom31 · 12-19-2021, 03:51 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Gary H Perth

Yes, Ed. This one in an A mount:

I also have this in A-Mount. Lovely.

Samples:

The Minolta AF / Sony A-mount Fan Club - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com

and others not at 19mm, as the samples above:

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11-18-2021, 08:26 PM	#77
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by ivanvernon Hasselblad HV and AF Minolta 100mm f 2.8 macro. Lots of sharpness in this lens. I see you've found its groove... great shots.

11-19-2021, 01:12 AM - 1 Like	#78
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by edom31 I see you've found its groove... great shots. Thank you Ed. It is a nice camera and lens too. The viewfinder really lights up before you pull the trigger.

12-09-2021, 05:37 PM - 1 Like	#83
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Originally posted by edom31 [/COLOR]The Mini-Beercan samples (MAF 100-200/4.5) Loved the baby Beercan, only hassle was the long minimum focus. I had the Lite Beercan too, 70-210ii 3.5/4.5. My old picasa folder is at this link - if it works?

12-09-2021, 07:34 PM	#84
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by jimr-pdx My old picasa folder is at this link - if it works? Sweet album. What camera were you using? Loved one shot with the 35-105... got some swirly action with a red-leaf tree there.

12-10-2021, 11:09 AM	#85
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	I was sold an A200, a decent camera - but it still rankles. I'd let go of my Pentax SLR era but kept the M40/2.8 just in case When I started looking into dSLR it was 2008, in a land filled with camera stores - our local mall had two (Ritz and Kit's)! The E500 gave the best images in the store's mixed-WB environment, but a few others were close. I brought in my M40 and asked if it would work with the .. K100 or 200? .. and the 'sales'man could not make it work. I shelved Pentax as a contender for that, so the also-stabilized A200 came home with me. Within 2 years I'd learned of the shoot-without-lens setting and had a K100d.. and the rest is (a very messy, admittedly) history. Thing is, 2008-9 was the most travel I've done since, so it had scenery the Pentax gear has yet to experience! backpacking and Crater Lake San Juan islands my best snowstorm ever in Portland - or was that 1968?

12-18-2021, 07:51 AM	#88
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by Gary H Perth Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm A mount, adapted to Sony A7ii is it the Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm 3.5-4.5? I have this lens and I must say it is a very nice piece.

12-18-2021, 03:11 PM - 1 Like	#89
Gary H Perth Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Floreat Posts: 623	Originally posted by edom31 is it the Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm 3.5-4.5? I have this lens and I must say it is a very nice piece. Yes, Ed. This one in an A mount: Vivitar Series 1 19-35mm F3.5-4.5 Lens Reviews - Vivitar Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

12-19-2021, 03:51 PM - 2 Likes	#90
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by Gary H Perth Yes, Ed. This one in an A mount: I also have this in A-Mount. Lovely. Samples: The Minolta AF / Sony A-mount Fan Club - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com and others not at 19mm, as the samples above: