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@spudhead et-al, any experience with the Minolta 500/8 AF reflex? I'm looking for a compact telephoto to take on vacation this summer. I want to keep my kit as small and light as possible, so the 200-600 and 100-400 are staying home. At slightly under 1-1/2lbs. and under 5" long, its pretty compact and close to half the size and weight of the 100-400. There will be compromises, but I'm thinking they're worth it.
The 500 is very well thought of amongst reflex lenses, and is pretty sharp with decent contrast under enough light. We're going to a small mountain range along Lake Superior and I want something with reach. There will be museums, street walking, maybe a copper mine, and probably some indoor shots. Right now I'm thinking 17-28, 24-105, 35/1.4, and the A-Mount 75-300 or 80-200 for sure. That would be a nice range without carrying too much. The 500 would be a good cap to the set without adding a lot of bulk.
Thoughts anyone?
The 500 is very well thought of amongst reflex lenses, and is pretty sharp with decent contrast under enough light. We're going to a small mountain range along Lake Superior and I want something with reach. There will be museums, street walking, maybe a copper mine, and probably some indoor shots. Right now I'm thinking 17-28, 24-105, 35/1.4, and the A-Mount 75-300 or 80-200 for sure. That would be a nice range without carrying too much. The 500 would be a good cap to the set without adding a lot of bulk.
Thoughts anyone?