Minolta 70-210mm f/4 Beercan DISCONTINUED

[groovyone]

Minolta 70-210mm f/4 Beercan DISCONTINUED

Description:

From groovyone:
The Minolta 70-210mm f/4 "Beercan" is a must have telephoto zoom for the A-mount. Built in 1985, the Beercan is built like a tank and is a steal for a fixed f/4 telephoto. With a maximum range at 315mm at f/4 on APS-C this lens provides a lot for little money, and easily outperforms the entry Sony and Minolta 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lenses. These used to sell in the $150 range but prices started to climb once more Sony DSLRs became available, but they can usually still be found in great condition for under $200. They were available with either a plastic or a metal clip style hood. I still keep mine handy as a backup to my 70-200mm f/2.8 G SSM.

Performance:

• Focal Length 70-210 mm
• Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 105-315 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/4, Minimum: f/32
• Camera Mount Type Sony Alpha, Minolta AF
• Format Compatibility 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor, DSLR (APS-C Sensor)
• Angle of View 34.3-11.7°
• Minimum Focus Distance (110 cm)
• Magnification
• Groups/Elements 9/12
• Diaphragm Blades 7

Features:

• Image Stabilization: No
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: No

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 55mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx.
• Weight: (695 g)

User Reviews:

• B&H Photo user reviews HERE
• Amazon user reviews HERE
• Adorama user reviews HERE

Where To Buy:

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Canon EOS-5D Mark II : Canon EF 35 f/1.4L : 25 Seconds : f/5.6 : 100 ISO : 35mm : Aperture Priority Mode : -1/3 Bias : No Flash

[groovyone]

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