ricardovaste Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Anyone using this lens? Im just curious about its usefullness on an APS-C DSLR. As i generally dont find my 100/2.8 macro all that practical for anything other than macro work on the A100. Though this lens seems to be an excellent, really top class performer, I only really see it as being useful on film... or the A900, but that doesnt exist yet so lets ignore that! Feel free to share yuor thoughts. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb196 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 This is, bar none, a great lens. Very, very sharp and good contrast. On a APS-C sensor it is, as you know, equivalent to 150mm FOV but if you need a very fast medium tele, you only other option is the Zeiss 135/1.8 which is about 3x more expensive. Plus the 100/f2 is really light in comparison. One of my favorite Minolta lenses!! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardovaste Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Thanks Tim! How long have you used yours for? How do you find the bokeh? I'm in a bit of a pickle. I have the 100/2.8 macro, which i love. I love to shoot macro, so its a no-brainer really, its just perfect. But I picked up this 100/2 with hood/caps etc for only 58GBP yesterday. So, as you can imagine, if i sell it on i could get a healthy profit... But its all too similar to the macro, to me atleast... Though it hasnt actually arrived yet. I will probably just end up trying it for a while then selling it on i guess :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb196 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Richard: I also have the 100/2.8 but the 100/2 is much faster focusing. So I tend to use as a mid range tele around low light conditions. Try it, I believe you'll like it and figure what you can do with it. OBTW, if you shoot film also it can be equally useful. The Bokeh is good but not as good as as the 100/2.8 Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardovaste Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Thanks Tim. I do shoot film, but since I've got the A100 (since Oct. 07) money just seems to have gone elsewhere, other than film. But occationally I have to, i just love the Dynax 7. Ultimate interface and speed for me.<p> It came today, condition is okay, just a few marks on the body. 100% functional and glass is perfect. I cant see much between the bokeh btw. I did a little test type thing after i had a wonder around using them in real life. Just pointed them at a tree trunk, both focused at 1meter and at f/3.2:<p> <a href="http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t185/ricardovaste/?action=view¤t=macro32SMALL.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t185/ricardovaste/macro32SMALL.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br> <a href="http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t185/ricardovaste/?action=view¤t=100232SMALL.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t185/ricardovaste/100232SMALL.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><p> You tell me which is which ;-)!<P> All the best,<br> Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alberto_c Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 More rectilinear shapes in the out of focus objects show that the first one is the Macro (first version, as RS and D have circular blades). <br /> <br /> Well, that and the image names ... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb196 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 wll alberto beat me to it! Less difference than I would have thought! Are you going to keep it :-}. Try a low light situation Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardovaste Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 hehe dam you both looking at the image names ;)<br> cheats!<p> You got it spot on though Alberto, in your description that is. Both VERY similar but you can just notice more angular shapes in the first one.<p> Nah, its sold Tim :). 329GBP, in the post tomorrow. Looking forward to finding myself a 85/1.4 I think :D<p> Had half an hour or so today with the oportunity to use it in fairly low light... Its a nice lens, but I've only had it like a day so im not one to cling! But, I warn, you will only take my macro from my cold dead hand ;) <center> <a href="http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t185/ricardovaste/?action=view¤t=_DSC1861editframedSMALL.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t185/ricardovaste/_DSC1861editframedSMALL.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br><a href="http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t185/ricardovaste/?action=view¤t=_DSC1860framedSMALL.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t185/ricardovaste/_DSC1860framedSMALL.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb196 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 well FWIW I have both the 85 and the 100 and the 100/2.8. They all have the uses but the 100/f2 is by far the fastest focusing of the three. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardovaste Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 If i want fast focusing i would use the 50/1.7 or 200/2.8 :) No regrets, I have a 300/2.8 im trying out soon, that i might purchase. Or even a A700, if i finally move frm the A100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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