Photography The Sony Alpha Thread V46!, The Orange Legion
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 Oct 5 2010, 10:13 AM
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Hey guys, anyone ever used the Minolta 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 lens? Would it make a better walkabout lens than my 18-55 kit lens?
More importantly, is the image quality better than the 18-55? |
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Oct 5 2010, 01:13 PM
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QUOTE(zstan @ Oct 5 2010, 10:17 AM) thanks thanks. lugia?lolx..oo..okok will try that when i have time..  what's your definition of walkabout? its certainly not wide enough for group shots(if you are using APS-C body). if you are more likely to use it to take street pics or portraits still quite okay.. IQ wise no comment(didn't use before).  QUOTE(mastering89 @ Oct 5 2010, 10:25 AM) jim0n : depends on what u are shooting and your shooting style. 28mm on APS-C is not wide. but usually at 80mm the minolta/sigma 28-80 have macro/close up function . can get up to 1:2 macro close up. ++ if add on Raynox  QUOTE(Mikeshashimi @ Oct 5 2010, 10:51 AM) jimon: i have both those lenses and both have the same IQ pretty much la... But i prefer 1855 on apsc coz i shoot at the wide end more often than the telephoto end. Thanks for the advice, all I was just thinking that if the 28-80mm has noticeable image quality improvement, I'd sacrifice the 18-55mm's wider field of view for something that can perform better at the middle ranges. And then later buy a dedicated wide angle lens for the wide end. But if image quality is pretty much the same, then I'll just stick with my 18-55mm. Am I even thinking about this the right way?  Or do you guys have any other recommendations for a cheap upgrade from the 18-55mm kit lens? |
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Oct 6 2010, 12:01 AM
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QUOTE(Mikeshashimi @ Oct 5 2010, 01:48 PM) jimon: if you want me to do a comparison then i can show you both photos from both lenses... I guess there's no need. You guys have convinced me, thanks. I'll stick with my 18-55 for now.  |
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