are there any Macro ring lights available for the NEX system? note that im looking for a ring LIGHT not flash.

NEX-5N does not have a hotshoe, only the Smart Accessory Terminal so the HVL-F20S is the only option besides the bundled HVL-F7S. Hope this helps.

I'm using the HVL-F20S and its better than the bundled flash as its brighter, comes with a diffuser and "taller". if you are looking into buying the 18-200mm lens or any zoom/telephoto lens the bundled flash would cause a shadow cos its too short. however they have a flash extender for this.

what you can do to achieve the bounce flash effect is to just attach a shiny reflective card at the lower part of the HVL-F7S and secure it with a rubber band. works only if you have a low ceiling though.

Now only I just realised that there's a huge price hike in sony lenses. damn.

Took this with my darling NEX-3 and Minolta 45mm f/2 with +8 close up filter.

Where'd you get your SEL50F18?

Hi guys, apparently the SEL50F18 is retailing in Malaysia for RM1,099. The dealer is offering me RM1,040 but through COD. Do you think it's worth to get it, or should I just spend MUCH MUCH less and go with the oldie Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7?

Cheers!

Just taking everyday shots, I guess. I do have a minolta md 45mm f/2 and it's amazing for the price I got it for! That's why I wanted to get more MD lenses. Very affordable and good. The thing is I'm not sure if I want to fork out RM 1k for AF and OSS. :/ Currently bidding for 50mm, 135mm and 55-200mm macro on ebay. hopefully won't kena out-bid again. T__T

Hey guys, is the Sigma 70-210mm f4-5.6 and SIGMA 35-70mm f3.5-4.5 any good? Both are manual zoom lenses with the Minolta MD mount.

Cheers!

That's great! now bidding for it on ebay.. hopefully can get a good bargain. is this lens good for jalan-jalan snap pics of buildings, people, etc.?

Now its £9.99 for sigma 70-210 and 35-70 both minolta MD mount. I'm also bidding for the Minolta MD 28mm f/2.8 currently at £21. heehee both very good bargains!


Hmm.. true also hahah my 45mm also hard to capture moving objects but only sometimes very lucky to get a good shot. Did you shoot handheld or with tripod?

agreed! love the feel of focusing lo hahah! but sometimes really pek chek when subjects get OOF :/ one of the lucky shots:



on a brighter note, won the bid for the 35-70 and 70-210!

yup, just the adapter.

Agreed lor. because there isn't a large choice for AF lens for the NEX system atm (got also manyak expensive ) so why not just go for manual lens? Very affordable with stunning results!

Seems like there is a high demand for the 28mm f/2.8 rokkors. Lost the bid twice d. T__T

Yup yup.. actually its not very expensive at all! its around £50 on ebay UK. thought of trying for the Kiron 28mm f/2 but seems like there's always a problem with oil in the aperture blades. Would go for it if cleaning the aperture blades isn't so tedious. On a brighter note, managed to get the 35-70, 70-210 and 50mm f/1.7 for a mere £41!

Mind to share what you planning to get? hehehe

This post has been edited by LinaLHY: Apr 18 2012, 01:29 PM

Depends which Minolta mount you are going for. There's the MC/MD and there's the AF, which is the same as the Sony A-Mount. Both need adapters, just be wary of the mounts! Nearly bought the wrong one last time hahah!

This post has been edited by LinaLHY: Apr 18 2012, 09:45 PM

Usually the lens name already gives it out. Minolta MC/MD lenses usually are called Rokkors e.g. Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2, Minolta MD Tele-Rokkor 135mm f/2.8, Minolta MC Rokkor 58mm f/1.4, etc. So you need to use a MD-NEX adapter.

If you see Minolta AF on the lens, then its the A-Mount. This one can use LA-EA1, LA-EA2 or third party adapter. I have one for sale if you're interested.

I'm thinking that when he's holding the lens that way (lens senget), only the pins are in contact with the body? basically its like an 'invisible' extension tube lor. the results are okay la but the distortion kuat lihai will give this a try! very interesting! thanks for sharing!

but then i dont think you can move the lens too far away from the camera without some sort of tube.. too much light will hit the sensor. tried it out d, not very safe to unscrew the lens while the camera is on XD

can't have too much light as well because there's nothing to block any excess light hitting the sensor. i used a flash and it's only decently okay in the middle (very small area)



also, this method exposes your sensor to some nasties.. not good at all. D: