Should I buy a new lens or keep what I have?

[pgowder]

Assuming that the OP has the Minolta 28-135 F4-4.5 that lens is very highly regarded for sharpness, colors and contrast. If the copy is a good one reports are that it is very sharp - even wide open and is even capable of holding up to the resolution requirements of the 24mp A900. I was a bit sceptical of all the hype but I tried a copy and was very pleased with it although the general condition of the lens did not equate to the price the seller wanted so I passed on that copy. I'm not certain if the OP has the Minolta 28-70G or the 28-75 2.8 (I am not aware of a Minolta 24-70, only a Sony and if that's the lens never mind about IQ - little tops that! ). I have the 28-75 which on my copy is best stopped down at least to F4 and that doesn't seem to be too unusual for either of the 2.8's I mentioned so though you can gain on the faster lens you lose out a bit on sharpness.

Maybe you should bring them all down OP and use different ones on different days. You have a nice collection to choose from!

Yes the 28-135 is very sharp! I love that lens. It is heavy though. Because of that I don't carry it too often. I need to shoot more with it though. I've had it for 20+ years!

On the 24-70, I have the D version that came out for the Minolta 7D. It is sharpest a couple of stops down from 2.8. But when I need the extra light, it's nice to have!

 

[pgowder]

So I'm walking through a local Best Buy today. We wanted to get a case for our point and shoot camera to attach to the stroller.

I decided just to look in the case of DSLR lenses. And there it was! The Sony 11-18mm. $699. Same price as Amazon.com


And it was on clearance. I started talking to the BB salesperson about it. Turns out, it was the last one. They didn't even have the box (or lens hood). They offered 20% off.

We got to the register and the manager said, you know what, let's just make it an even $499. Not sure how even that is, but I didn't complain!

Almost 30% off! How could I not buy it.

So I'm off to WDW Saturday with an ultra wide! Can't wait to play with it.

 

[dmccarty]

So I'm walking through a local Best Buy today. We wanted to get a case for our point and shoot camera to attach to the stroller.

I decided just to look in the case of DSLR lenses. And there it was! The Sony 11-18mm. $699. Same price as Amazon.com


And it was on clearance. I started talking to the BB salesperson about it. Turns out, it was the last one. They didn't even have the box (or lens hood). They offered 20% off.

We got to the register and the manager said, you know what, let's just make it an even $499. Not sure how even that is, but I didn't complain!

Almost 30% off! How could I not buy it.

So I'm off to WDW Saturday with an ultra wide! Can't wait to play with it.

That is a good deal!

But didn't you start this thread looking for a one lens to take to the parks?

She Who Must Be Obeyed said you could get a lens so you made sure you got one!

Later,
Dan

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

So I'm walking through a local Best Buy today. We wanted to get a case for our point and shoot camera to attach to the stroller.

I decided just to look in the case of DSLR lenses. And there it was! The Sony 11-18mm. $699. Same price as Amazon.com


And it was on clearance. I started talking to the BB salesperson about it. Turns out, it was the last one. They didn't even have the box (or lens hood). They offered 20% off.

We got to the register and the manager said, you know what, let's just make it an even $499. Not sure how even that is, but I didn't complain!

Almost 30% off! How could I not buy it.

So I'm off to WDW Saturday with an ultra wide! Can't wait to play with it.

LOL - nice one! Congratulations on your new lens and getting a great deal.

Have fun at Disney!!!