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Thunder9 · 04-28-2008

I think we would need a little more information about why that particular lens and what you wish to photograph with it? I know the lens is reputed to be one of the best at producing smooth bokeh (I hate that word) but what is the intention of your endeavour? Film has its own characteristics and probably the learning curve is steeper, how ever Minolta af film cameras can be had for (comparatively) little money on ebay etc. The a700 has had some good reviews. I myself use a Konica Minolta 7D and am very happy with it. However I shall look closely at the a900 if it ever comes out. For film the maxxum 9 or 9xi are hard to beat. Built like a tank and then some.

04-28-2008	#4 (permalink)
Thunder9 Llama Location: fl, usa Posts: 713 CamelKarma: 396 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Which Minolta AF body? I think we would need a little more information about why that particular lens and what you wish to photograph with it? I know the lens is reputed to be one of the best at producing smooth bokeh (I hate that word) but what is the intention of your endeavour? Film has its own characteristics and probably the learning curve is steeper, how ever Minolta af film cameras can be had for (comparatively) little money on ebay etc. The a700 has had some good reviews. I myself use a Konica Minolta 7D and am very happy with it. However I shall look closely at the a900 if it ever comes out. For film the maxxum 9 or 9xi are hard to beat. Built like a tank and then some.
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