review

[manu_nathani]

what is the difference between minolta x300 and x300s?; which is better? what

all lens could be used with minolta x300s? i need a detail review of minolta

x300s. can a converter be used with a 50 MM 1:1.7 lens?

[j_hopper]

1. The X-300s is just a newer version of the X-300 (and the X-300s is the "rest-of-the-world" non-North American-market version of the X-370n, the X-300 is the non-North American-market version of the X-370): the X-300s is from the 1990's, the X-300 is from the mid-1980's (howbout that for a run-on sentence...).

 

2. Both cameras are same, except the X-300s was given new "smoother" plastic body work, an ergonomic hand grip and a couple more signals in viewfinder.

 

3. All Minolta MANUAL focus MC and MD lenses (in SR mount) will work on either.

 

4. You could try a site like "MinMan"??

 

5. Yes, but why? Why not just find a cheap 135mm/f2.8?

[manu_nathani]

thanx bro for the information. i have just bought a minolta x300s for $45 uss(second hand). i am into treaking and wildlife(birds in particular),so could you suggest me some useful lens. specially for landscape and wildlife.

[andrew robertson]

I'm not a Minolta shooter in any large capacity, but for wildlife you should consider a

300mm lens or longer if you can manage it. A macro lens is really handy as well, and a

wide angle like a 24mm lens would really round you out.

[pteppic]

If you're trekking, you don't want to carry too many lenses with you. To be fair, I carry a punishing amount of glass on my back, but I can't recommend it for everybody. At the very least, keep your eyes open for:

 

A good short to medium telephoto. Nice general purpose lens. The Tokina ATX 28-70 is pretty legendary.

 

A singular good wideangle will see you through most landscape scenarios. I own and use the lens below, and absolutely love the results. Sharp and crisp, even when shot wide open.

24mm f2.8 Minolta Rokkor MC

 

If you're planning on shooting wildlife, you'll need something long. If weight and size are an issue, consider a 500mm mirror lens. They can only really be used in good sunlight, but they're compact enough to throw in a rucksack. You'll probably not find the Minolta own brand, but Vivitar did an excellent 500mm in their series 1 lineup. A set of ND grads are useful for giving you some control over the shooting with this lens.

 

If you have space to spare, consider a *good* macro/short telephoto. Macro photography in the wild always yeilds interesting studies, and you should always consider looking small, as well as large. The Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5, Tokina ATX 90mm f2.5 and Tamron SP 90mm f2.5 are all excellent lenses. Also consider Minolta's own 100mm Macro (I find the 50mm far to short to use).

 

Take pleanty of slide or B&W and enjoy yourself. And remember, you can sacrifice a lens, you can never sacrifice your tripod.<div></div>

[roger_smith4]

I highly recommend my Tokina ATX 28-85 as a great quality zoom lens.

[manu_nathani]

thanx for the information. is there any site which list (buy and sell (new and second hand) lens) or list all lens which could be used by minolta x300S.

[manu_nathani]

what is the difference between a tele zoom and tele photo lens? does vivitar makes a 28 300 mm for minolta manual focus or does any other company makes such lens? will it be a solution to my above mentioned problem?

[roger_smith4]

28-300 is a pretty excessively wide range so you'll have to sacrifice quality, put up with extra weight, etc. 2 zooms would cover that range with less drawbacks.

[manu_nathani]

did tokina ever made 200mm FIXED telephoto. if yes, then please post the review.

[ciaran_mcmenemy]

<p>to anyone who's reading, the X300s shows the aperture setting in the finder, whereas the X300 does not. <br>

It might just be the camera's individual characteristics, but I notice that the X300s <em>always</em> gives a smooth wind, while the X300 can get a little bit tougher as the roll gets finished</p>