Minolta MC/MD Lenses on Olympus DSLRs

I started finding great old Minolta glass (see list below) and I would be happy to sell it to you with either an early SRT 101 or later X-700. My friend Jay shoots an Olympus DSLR and I found out about: Using Minolta lenses on Olympus 4/3 DSLRs. The gist of the article is that using an adapter opens up a whole world of great glass to Olympus DSLR owners. Heck, I am thinking about picking up a used Olympus DLSR body--anybody want to trade a body for some combination of glass & cash?

I just got a less-expensive version of the adapter for $18 and I am anxious for Jay to try it out. I will let you know what he thinks (and whether he wants to buy it or if I can offer it to you).

Minolta MC/MD Lenses:

$89 Minolta Prime MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f1.4--legendary fast glass!

$100 Vivitar Series 1 (MD-mount), 70-210mm f2.8-4.0 Macro Focusing Zoom (condition: 9+) w/ padded case. This is the renowned version 3 of this series (made by Komine). "The 70-210 Series 1 is a great lens for hiking and backpacking. It's light, reasonably fast and replaces several other lenses, not the least of which is a dedicated macro lens. The 1:2.5 ratio of the Vivitar is often good enough for flower and plant "macro" photography."

$49 Minolta MD Rokkor-X, 50mm f1.7 (condition: 9) w/lens case

Minolta X-700 MPS Camera--Complete Outfit (now incl. Fast Prime 58mm f1.4)

X-700 (MD-mount) Complete Outfit--two lenses, flash & camera bag. Now w/fast Minolta MC Rokkor-PF Prime 58mm f1.4 The X-700 was the top of the line MC/MD-mount camera that was sold until the year 2000. The one I am selling must be of the latter vintage since it is in such good condition. More details about the X-700

Update--I just shot a roll of Kodak 200 and every shot came out perfectly exposed--the camera works beautifully and is a joy to hold. The 58mm f1.4 lens gives stellar results. I just ordered a film winder for it to complete the package.

Why buy a Minolta film SLR? They are great cameras, however, the lenses cannot be used on digital cameras without using adapters (more on this here). Therefore, these Minolta SLRs are somewhat orphaned. What that means for you is premium gear at a big discount "there is a huge amount of older SR, MC and MD glass out there, some of it fairly new. No wonder there is so much interest in using these great old lenses."

Famed Minolta X-700 MPS Film SLR (condition: 8+ some brassing on two corners). Includes:
o Minolta Prime MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f1.4--legendary fast glass!
o Sigma Zoom Master 35-70mm f2.8-3.5 (condition 9+)
o Minolta Auto 360PX flash w/case & original manual

Must be seen to be appreciated. Includes copy of X-700 user manual, new battery, roll of film and choice of camera cases. See optional Minolta mount lens below.

• Program, Aperture Priority and Manual exposure control
• Simple control layout - easy to use
• TTL Flash metering
• Compatibility with the vast array of Minolta MD-mount lenses

The ultra-successful Minolta X-700 is a manual focus system camera with the option of full Program exposure control. Offering Aperture Priority automatic exposure as well as manual, the X-700 is a slick, compact package with simple, easy-to-understand controls. TTL (Through-The-Lens) flash metering with included TTL dedicated flash 360PX. The X-700 is fully compatible with any Minolta MD mount lens. Lenses with the Minolta MC mount can still be used but in Aperture Priority or manual modes only (not in Program).

Optional Lenses:

$100 Vivitar Series 1 (MD-mount), 70-210mm f2.8-4.0 Macro Focusing Zoom (condition: 9+) w/ padded case. This is the renowned version 3 of this series (made by Komine). "The 70-210 Series 1 is a great lens for hiking and backpacking. It's light, reasonably fast and replaces several other lenses, not the least of which is a dedicated macro lens. The 1:2.5 ratio of the Vivitar is often good enough for flower and plant "macro" photography." Vivitar

Minolta MD Rokkor-X, 50mm f1.7 (condition: 9) w/lens case

For more info on this camera:
Minolta-Manual-Focus-cameras-and-lenses
Rokkor

Minolta Manual Focus on Craigslist (as of 7/2010)
$59--XG7 & Auto 320 flash
$250--XG-1 W/Different Lenses

Minolta Flashes

Minolta Flashes--work great with Maxxum AF cameras

$29 OBO. Minolta Maxxum 2000xi Flash--like new
lists on Amazon for $48 + shipping
2000xi Flash on Amazon

$24 Minolta Auto 32 (w/ bounce)


Amazon.com 2000xi Product Description
The compact 2000xi AF flash has a guide number of 65 feet at ISO 100. It provides flash coverage for lenses as wide as 35mm and 28mm with the supplied wide-angle adapter. The 2000xi also features a built-in AF illuminator to assist auto focusing.

Minolta Maxxums in stock--Prices Reduced!

Minolta MAXXUM Film SLR (AF-A mount)--3xi and 400si with several flash choices. All cameras include fresh battery, camera case & new roll of film. These cameras all include a kit lens. Overview of Minoltas

Other lens options:
See my Minolta lenses for Maxxums in other post ($39 each): Maxxum 70-210 & Sigma 28-70. Note: I checked these on 3xi and they AF fine. Some early Sigmas did not AF on all Maxxums. Bring your Maxxum & check it out first.

Check out the Maxxum camera/lenses on Craigslist below. REMEMBER--most Maxxum & 3rd-party AF lenses will work on your Sony/Konica/Minolta DSLRs. Interested in Minolta's with MD-mount?--see my X700 & SRT 101.

Minolta MAXXUM Film SLR Guide

$59 OBO--Minolta MAXXUM Film SLR 400si w/ MAXXUM 35-70 3.5/4.5 AF (A-mount), Minolta Auto/Bounce 32 flash, case. All in excellent condition.

$49 OBO--3xi w/ MAXXUM 35-70 3.5/4.5 AF (A-mount) Also includes original box, manual, body cap, front & rear lens caps, case. All in excellent condition

Other Minolta Maxxums on Craigslist (most recent first, updated 7/6/2010)
--as you can see, prices are all over the map!
$30--300si
$50--2xi w/Sigma DL Zoom
$50--50 w/ lens
$850--600si Data Back w/28-135
$50 3 w/35-80

Lenses--none as of 6/26/2010


400si



2000xi Flash

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