Can anyone recommend a good minolta mount 85mm 1.4

[richardlowes]

Since I can't seem to find a 85mm 1.4 minolta lens, what's the next

best option?

[bill_thorlin]

With the latest news from KM I would think it might be a good idea to be patient and see what comes up on the used market IF people start to dump Minolta gear.

 

There have been a number on fleabay recently - have you looked there ?

[jacob_napthine]

Not trying to be smart ass, but a second hand one.

It is a fantastic lens. Well worth waiting to get the real deal.

The closest thing is the 100 f2 but they are near impossible to find.

After that, maybe the 100 f2.8 soft focus.

There are no 3rd party equivalents.

[jacob_napthine]

Richard,

there are 2 85mm f1.4s in the 'In Transit' section at KEH.com

Submit your email and check often. You get your lens yet.

 

Good luck

[jason_russell2]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Minolta-85mm-f-1-4-AF-for-Maxxum-Dynax-ex_W0QQitemZ7583627801QQcategoryZ3342QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[jason_russell2]

This may be a dumb question but is there a diffrence between the 85mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.4G?

[chris_at_vividoptic.com]

<p><a href="http://www.maxxumeyes.com/Port/85mmInfo.htm">http://www.maxxumeyes.com/Port/85mmInfo.htm</a>

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<p>Best price will be for the pre-G model.  I think they are common enough

on eBay and in store to say that you shouldn't have to wait more than a month to

find a good deal on a used one.</p>

<p>Watch the panic reaction of some of the ex-Minoltians as the bail out of the

system and go to Cankon, you might be able to snap up a good deal. Alternatively, eBay seems to now have a few reps demo models listed, so you may be able to nab one of them</p>

[chris_at_vividoptic.com]

<p>and some review links here:  <a href="http://www.maxxumeyes.com/Port/85mmLink.htm">http://www.maxxumeyes.com/Port/85mmLink.htm</a>

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[richardlowes]

Thank you for your comments.