codrut_ion

I think that's one convenient option, to buy a very good quality oversize filter and some adaptors to fit smaller lenses. Looking forward to see your pictures with the Dynax5. Rgds, Codz

I'm not against UV filters, I use it myself and saw the difference, but reading about filters, many pro's names this filter a 'glass' good only for protection. And some other more radical people says 'why put a 20$ glass to tamper the quality of a 1ooo$ lens.

 

I say, this is for sure, a filter protects from scrathes and dust the lens, which most of the time is a pretty big investment. And if you're not one of those radicals, you will see some improvement in outdoor, beach and mountain especially, in your pictures with an UV filter.

 

Where can we see some 'with UV' and 'without UV' picture examples?

Does other D type AF lenses for Minolta mount works with ADI? I would see that as a must, to build a lens that uses all features of the camera. Or Minolta kept its right of producing ADI lenses? I don't beleive so.

I'm just in the same situation as you. I bought a Dynax5 a week ago and still can't shoot a single roll because of the very bad weather :) Congratulations, we have now a common interest :)

 

Regarding your questions:

- I have the 28-100mm lens which has also 55mm and I'm looking for a UV filter..though there are many voices that say UV filters (or Skylight 1A or even 1B) are just for the lens protection, and it don't make sense to put another glass in front of a lens that is already doing a good job in blocking UV rays

- my advice..buy first the lenses that you need and ther (or together) buy the filter..or if you indent to buy let's say four lenses with four different threads, just forget about UV filters..that's of course if you aren't talking about other filters like polarizers or color filters

- other option is to buy some adapters (I've never used, but I know they exists) that steps down or up the thread diameter, let's say from 55mm to 52mm, and that way you can use one size filter to lenses of different sizes

- the "D" type lenses of any brand means that 'distance' to the subject (focused on) is sent to the camera's computer and used to make more exact calculation..especially when using flash..in order to precisely set the flash power (or f-stop)..mostly every new lens is offering this "D" feature

 

Hope this helps..cheers,

Codz

I know that this is a kit lens and a real pro buys only the body or anyway get rid of the kit lens in the next two seconds and go for a prime and a short range zoom like 19-35 or a tele like 100-300..but..I'm thinking of using this lens for my hobby, considering it offers a good focal range..But I am not just a novice who don't care about ratings..I want to know how it compares, what is it's 'sweetspot'(f/8 e.g.) and opinions of other users. I'll wait for good weather and for other's review when ready..I've just created the topic so they can put the review here :) Thanks for you point, Codrut.

What a mess :) I hope I can get those link right this time:<br>

 

<a href="http://www.photosig.com/go/users/userphotos?id=29739">My portofolio at photosig</a><br>

<a href="http://www.photopoints.com/main/photos/showauthor.aspx?txtHiddenAuthorID=830">A few at photopoints</a><br>

<a href="http://www.pbase.com/codz">Taken with Olympus D-510 (to give you an idea about my eye)</a><br>

<a href="http://www.shuttercity.com/ShowGallery.cfm?AcctID=3708">My first portofolio - Shuttercity</a><br>

Dear members, I have recently bought this lens (inside the kit of the

Dynax5) and I wanted to know the users opinion about it before giving

it a try myself (It's very rainy for one week now and I don't want to

use it without good light). There is NO reviews for this particular

lens on the whole Internet. This lens comes in kit with Dynax4 and

Dynax5 (maybe also with Dynax 7, I don't know for sure), beginning

with August 2003. It's a new 'kit' lens from Minolta with replaces

the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) used to be pack. Does nobody used this lens

so far and have some impressions to share? I know I will as soon I'll

have some good light.

 

PS: Some words about me, considering it's my first post. I consider

myself to be an advanced amateur in photography. I have an 'amateur

experience' of over 15 years, but I was not consistent in taking

picture other that in my travels. I toyed with many p&s cameras, but

the real feel began with a manual focus Pentax MV1 (my age) and then

with the Nikon F50. Now I'm trying to do more for this hobby of mine

and stepped over my heart and swithced to Minolta Dynax5. I know it's

not a smart thing to have three diferent systems, but that was the

decision I made, that Dynax 5 will do fine for me in the next 3-4

years.

 

PSS: IF you wonder about my pictures that I found worthy to display,

you can visit the following places:

http://www.photosig.com/go/users/userphotos?id=29739

http://www.photopoints.com/main/photos/showauthor.aspx?

txtHiddenAuthorID=830

http://www.pbase.com/codz

http://www.shuttercity.com/ShowGallery.cfm?AcctID=3708

 

I'm interested in every comment and advice you people can give me.

 

Thanks and best regards,

Codrut