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03/23/2006 06:05:29 PM · #1 |
After much deliberation and list creating I have bought the Minolta 5D today! I think I've done the right thing, but after a week or two of scouring forums, reading reviews and lying in bed at night wondering which way to go, a decision had to be made.
Thanks for everyone who has commented in the forums regarding the Nikon/Canon/Minolta/Olympus pros and cons. It helped a lot (I think!).
Next question is what zoom lens to go with? I like the look of the Sigma 70-300 DG lens, but how does that compare to the Minolta lens?
Darn it, more decisions...
Mex
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03/23/2006 10:31:40 PM · #2 |
Congrats on your purchase, I hope you get lots of good use out of it. I've certainly been enjoying mine. :)
One place you can look is Photozone's lens performance surveys (near the bottom of the page) - there's one specifically for Minolta and compatible lenses.
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03/23/2006 10:41:05 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by mexico:
After much deliberation and list creating I have bought the Minolta 5D today! |
Oh NO! Thought I got away from you when I moved up to the 5D. ;^) Did you take over the Z3 highest scores page before leaving?
Congrats! You'll love your new toy.
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03/23/2006 11:13:37 PM · #4 |
| You're gonna have so much fun!!! Congrats on the new addition! |
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03/24/2006 10:50:22 AM · #5 |
Dude, you are gonna LOVE that camera.
The 70-300 APO is a really well-liked lens. The optics have reportedly been improved a lot in this latest incarnation. It also features a macro mode.
The 18-70mm kit lens plus the 70-300 is a fine mix.
How do you find the optics on the 18-70 you Konica folk?
Believe it or not, this is my #2 choice right after the 30D and I would have already got one if this L lens didn't come along for a great price.
I don't know if it fits your shooting style, but the 50mm f/1.7 is another really popular and highly affordable lens.
My guess is that the Minolta Lens equivalent to the 70-300 is going to be pretty close in optics, but their DG or high end lens is going to both cost a lot more and blow it out of the water.
You get what you pay for, but you might be happy with the 70-300.
Another one to look at seriously is the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8
People rave about that and you would pay for the camera in the money that you save in achieving the coveted 70-200mm with constant aperture f/2.8 and anti-shake. It costs like 5 times more than the Sigma, but a fair bit less than the Minolta.
If it was me, and I was pinching pennies, I'd go for the Sigma 70-300.
If it was me and money felt flush, I'd go for the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 and grab a TC of some description (kenko?).
Message edited by author 2006-03-24 10:52:51. |
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03/24/2006 11:35:03 AM · #6 |
Shot with Sigma 70-300. First one was shot thru large window (not exactly sparkling clean glass at that). Second is using the macro mode.
 
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03/24/2006 11:42:19 AM · #7 |
Thanks, guys (and gals).
Glad2, I didn't match your great scores on the Z3 page, I'm afraid, but managed a couple on there! I think the Z3 is a great camera, but was getting to feel a bit too restricted. I'm certainly keeping it, though.
Paddles, I'll check out that website, but hopefully I'll have something fairly soon.
Right, what challenges are currently running....
Mex
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03/24/2006 11:51:00 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by mexico:
... Right, what challenges are currently running... |
Mex - Check your email...
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