You Seriously Need to Try This Lens
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
- This is a REVIEW of the Minolta 80-200 2.8 HS which in my book could possibly replace the need to buy a Sony 70-200 2.8 GM I or II. Does it keep up? I was able to take it out into the real world to photograph some portraits in Kobe, Japan.
Do you use an A7IV? If so, this could be the golden ticket in terms of value for you. Join me as we take a look at adapting vintage glass onto new mirrorless bodies.
Here is the review on my website:
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0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Overall Build
2:10 - LA-EA5 Adapter
3:58 - AF for Stills
4:39 - AF for Fast Motion
5:39 - Image Quality
10:41 - Example Photos
11:20 - Lack of Content
11:55 - Final Thoughts
14:32 - Bloopers
15:05 - Thank you :)
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Should I do a video focusing on the Minolta 50mm f1.4 as well?
Yessss!
Yesss
I saw your posts on reddit! I appreciate the video and your posts.
That and it's identical sony equivalent are superb.
So you're the culprit that caused the a mount lenses to be as expensive as they are right now. I used to see 50mm f1.4 for $50, now they're all $100+ with mold in optics.
You seem to be Japanese. I buy my stuff usually at MapCamera in Tokyo/Shinjuku. The Sony 135 F1.8 Zeiss is also a jewel. Around 500US I really love that on my A7R IV with LA-EA5
Great recommendation! I had been looking at the Sony version as well, so if the Zeiss version works that's great!
Vintage, vintage🙌🏻😂. Great video & explanation on the awesome wizardry! I think you should do another video!
Thank you for the great info. Good video.
Yes I have that lens I like it very much
Nice review. I still have one of those lenses and hadn't thought about its compatibility with the Sony. Haven't used it in a long time
Thank you for your comment! I think it's worth giving a try if you can!
Hi there! Thank you for a great video on this beauty of a lens. I wish I could find one for myself. But I have several other Minolta AF lenses. And I learned a way to enjoy them even more. Because on my Sony A77 and my Sony A6500 (with the Sony LA-EA4) all the Minolta AF lenses seems to backfocus (focus a little bit behind the actual target). But if I go into the the camera's menu and find the option "AF Microadjust." and change the settings to around -7 I get sharper results! And as I understand it the camera then can remember this setting for a number of different lenses. This has worked for me but I guess the results can differ between different copies of the Minolta lenses. I thought this could be of some help for you, in case you didn't know it already! 🌞
Thank you for watching and for your comment! I had no idea that was an option in the settings, but that's actually super helpful
You're welcome! 🙂 Just play around with the settings there under Microadjust. If your lens instead tend to frontfocus, you do the opposite and change it to somewhere on the + scale. I guess it varies a lot on these old (but great) lenses. Enjoy!
WOW ! i need to mess with this setting, i have been using a couple Minolta lenses and also notice the focus isn't spot on. i have a A6700 and use a 70-210 and a 50 1.4 as well i really like the quality of images but i do notice the focus is always ahead of the subject even when Auto Focus says is on the eyes for example, its usually not.
Just ordered this lens. I can’t wait to see what it can do! 🎉
That's great! I'm sure you'll love it, I know I do
any updates
@@JJ-vp3bdthis is a fantastic lens. The image quality is truly amazing. I honestly think lenses are getting worse optically, relying instead on in camera corrections.
which adapter do you use? I have the sony alpha ar73 @@ChrisLyons
@@JJ-vp3bdI have the LA-EA4r “monster adapter” (modified LA-EA4). I used it with my A7R ii, and now I have upgraded to the R iv and still use the same adapter. Sony color science with Minolta glass gives you a color cast that is very unique.
I use minolta mount lenses on my a6300 all the time. I use to have a sony a65 (A mount camera) and the lenses are totally compatible. :) My documentary to get the university grade was filmed whit a kit and that minolta f1.7
I have had both of those lenses since I was shooting mainly a-mount, most of the old Minolta AF glass works great even on the mirrorless. I have a number of other Minolta primes and they all work surprisingly well. I currently have an a7r which is a bit frustrating because I have to chose between the ea4 and some light loss with clunky autofocus or the ea3 and manual focus. Another to check out is the Minolta MC Rokkor 58/1.2. I have mine converted to A-mount but there's no reason to do that now with mirrorless, just get a cheap adapter. Its a soft but a very nice lens. Mine is the later rubber ring version, some say the earlier metal ring version is better but I've never had the chance to try one myself.
I own the 2- 80-200 HS Minolta's and they focus a lot faster on my 3- A99m2 and A77m2 cameras vs me using the LA-EA5 on my A1 and I have shot hundreds of thousands of sports images with them and have no problems getting sharp pics! I use the 70-200 G Master II on my A1! I find all of my numererous A-mount lens focus faster on my fore mention A-mount cameras vs using the LA-EA5.
Thanks so much for watching! I guess that's the benefit of using lenses on their native mount. Even with the difference in performance, for the price of A-mount lenses now I still think they can be a great option for many people!
@@ShibiChan Your welcome I'm glad you are taking the time to make videos for others interested in A Mount!
I have one of those lenses and I like it very much
what adapter do you use i wanna get one
Be aware that all modes of autofocus are shut off in movie/video mode on the EA-5... If you have a screw lens and use movie/video mode and want focus then you need the EA-4...
I have one of those 50mm, I use it all the time on my a55. These minolta lenses are so great for the price, really tempting to get an adapter for my a6400 so I can use them on that too
if you are having A6400 then the adaper to use is LA-EA4 (not 5) as LA-EA5 works only with sony a74 and cameras newer than that.
what about sony a7r3 which adapter do i use@@pookuti6605
will the la-ea5 adaptor work on the a7c?
I've been eyeing the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Full-Frame Constant-Aperture telephoto Zoom G Master Lens (SEL70200GM2)
Obviously it's a great lens but it's so expensive. I really encourage checking this out as an option. The way I look at it is, if you're unsure whether you need the GM II or not, you don't need it.
Agree, I’d just get Minolta 80-200/2.8 & very happy with this lens-lighter & cheaper! Also keeping with my Minolta MF lens collection:-)
@@tripsvietnam I actually just got done with another shoot using it and of course it did fantastic! It's a great option
any updates@@tripsvietnam
Hi,
, , as far as Speed and accuracy , autofocus and overall better quality in general , what would be a better choice :
Minolta 80-200 2.8 , Tamron 70-200 2.8 or Sigma 70-200 2.8 ? With LA-EA4 , A to E mount , would Sony internal stabilization be sufficient using the lens that does not have optical stabilization?
Or I should look for a lens in case of Tamron or Sigma that have optical stabilization to work along with Sony built-in stabilization ?
Will mostly be using the camera for portraits, with strobe mights or without , and sometimes occasionally moving objects, but nothing to extreme,
I would really appreciate your input on this ,thanks much !!!
Thanks for watching!
As I'm not familiar with LA-EA4 compatibility or performance, I would choose Tamron or Sigma. I've heard pretty good things about the Tamron 70-180 f2.8, but I've heard mixed opinions on the new Sigma 70-200
Nice video! Btw, 1/250s I think is not fast enough for running test.
Thank you for watching! You're probably right on that. Though I still think the lens itself will cap at around 7fps for tracking with the A7IV
I noticed a black version on Ebay, are they both the same. Also some of the white ones are listed as "G" versions, are they also the same or newer?
Not sure about the G-designated version, but the difference between the white and black is that the white is slightly newer, with the HS meaning high speed, so auto focus is going to be quicker than the older version. White also has a dedicated focus-hold button which I believe the black doesn't.
In terms of image quality I see many people say they are indistinguishable
Actually Minolta, 70-210 F4 is also as pretty good as this lens.
Ohh I need to check this out! I'm obsessed with trying to get a 300 f2.8 at the moment now 😅
do you recommend that on a sony a7r3 and what lens would I use? a e4 or e5?
Hello. I see that you're in Japan. I want to purchase an 80-200 and possibly a 200 2.8 for my A99. What is the best price I should be looking to pay for it.?
Thanks for watching and commenting! If you're planning on buying in Japan, it looks like 50,000 yen or about $350 is the max for most that I'm seeing on used sites (for the 80-200 f2.8). I wasn't able to find it in any local stores, but if you do, you may be able to get an even better deal.
For the 200mm f2.8 I'm seeing around 40,000 yen or about $275 for that one. It may be worth checking if some Japanese sites ship abroad. You could maybe get a good deal that way too depending on shipping costs and if they ship internationally.
Not really affordable even now in Switzerland 😅 I'm sorry
Oh no! How much do they go for there?
I guess I have an unfair advantage being in Japan
Plase review 50 mm 1.4
It'll be just a little bit before I can get a video out on it, but I will!
Just got one! Any other minolta you would recommend over the zeiss in A mount please? Thank you
I really like the Minolta 100 f2.8 Macro and 50 1.4! I'm looking into picking up the 85 f1.4 and 300 f2.8 as well at some point!
@@ShibiChan thanks, I will check these out! I am on the lookout for a 85mm 1.4 too at the moment. I am on the fence: Zeiss vs Minolta...
@@jd5787 Yeah same.. I've heard good things about the Sigma 85 f1.4 but I'm kind of addicted to saving insane amounts of money on these older ones now that I know how easy I can adapt them haha
@@ShibiChan hi! I havent looked at the sigma but Zeiss vs Minolta. Zeiss is supposed to be a tad sharper than the Minolta. Not sure about the colors though...
When I saw this lens in its price comparing to something newer of the same caliber I was excited, but when I saw that it’s not great for action/sports. I got a little disappointed.
It's an awesome lens but yeah, sadly I don't think it's good enough today to keep up in that regard. For things like portraits though, it's a steal!
i think maybe in low speed burst it will have a better tracking?
Although the autofocus is a bit slow for these times, would you think it would work optimally for sports photography? specifically soccer
I would use it with a sony a77ii
I would say, that I wouldn't trust this lens for sports! I may take it out again sometime soon to test it again for quickly moving subjects
I have shot plenty of sports with my A77m2 and the Minolta 80-200 HS and it kicks ass!
I never understand the sharp-obsesive coments in every lens reviews. In the history of photography a lot of great pictures are blurry, out of focus, grainy... even now some people buy hipersharp lenses and a MIST FILTER. JAJAJAJA
Any Minolta lens ‘‘tis focal e
Length will do as long as you have The Sony EA EL4 adapter also all Minolta AF lenses focuses as fast as Sony FE ones
Why are there people out there saying what you should have or do Bought An A 7 and a EaEL 4 years ago and still using Minolta AF
Lenses
SONY YOU ARE CHARGING RIP OFF PRICES FOR YOUR LENSES
Minolta 80-200 G APO HS.
have one .. I use it with my A900
It's a beaut ..
Still using it daily here 2023 🤗
Not being able to focus " close in " this lens excells at stand off ( beyond 4ish feet ) portrait's even in low light situations.
It's brilliant at shooting any thing that doesn't require " tac sharp " image
( I.e Pastel type multiple layer composite's and HDR )
as highlighted in this review,
the " autofocus" is sluggish by 2023 standards.
If like me, youI grew up with manual focus kit.
It's won't be an issue.. 🤗
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In regard to the 50 1.4
I have its slightly slower brother ( f1.7 )
It's a Great lens.
I actually use it quite a lot with a 2x Teleconverter plus the Minolta Micro Adapter lens
( Makes a nice 100mm ( macro) )..
Again mostly MANUAL focus ..
The " macro adapter is 49mm screw in single element lens, which Half's the minimum focal distance of any 49mm filter ring lens ) ..
Suggest also get either the 24 or 28 prime ( I have the 28 F2.8 )
Then your have a 3 lens set coving Wide ( 24 ) to Telephoto ( 200 )
If you add the 2x Teleconverter 24 - 400 🤗
Enjoy..
Almost forgot to mention..
The 80 - 200 is one HEAVY piece of glass 😀
Thanks so much for watching and for your comment! I'm kind of falling in love with vintage at the moment 😅