Minolta A 50mm f1.7

[swanseadave]

I`ve been trying to buy one for ages and I`ve just been outbid yet again on fleabay. They seem to go for stupidly high prices,much more than they`re worth.
I don`t feel able to pay way over the odds for one.

Rant over.It`s frustrating when there are so many out there.

cheers and sorry to moan.

[Roger_Provins]

... They seem to go for stupidly high prices,much more than they`re worth.

Well actually the sell for exactly what they're worth - to that buyer.

All the old Minolta lenses have risen quite dramatically in price since Sony enter the dSLR market.

There are still good buys to be had at car-boots.

[swanseadave]

... They seem to go for stupidly high prices,much more than they`re worth.

Well actually the sell for exactly what they're worth - to that buyer.

All the old Minolta lenses have risen quite dramatically in price since Sony enter the dSLR market.

There are still good buys to be had at car-boots.

You`re right Roger but,much as I want one,for this lens to sell for more than £100 is insane,IMVHO,besides how would I justify that sort of expenditure to SWMBO,who if frugal in extremis
I did pick up a 70-210 f3.5-4.5 for £69 a while ago though.She thought that ridiculous.

Oh well Cheers

[Roger_Provins]

If you don't need a full-frame lens then the Sony 50mm f/1.8 SAM is a good buy and has received some excellent reports. Of course it's a modern plasticy lens - not like the old metal ones - but it works very well.

[swanseadave]

Thanks Roger but I would be using it on film bodies.My only digi camera,ATM,is a Ricoh compact.

Cheers

[Roger_Provins]

85 quid?

[swanseadave]

I`d spotted that one but not the buyitnow option.Worth considering.I`ll watch it for a day or so.
There`s also this one
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I`m watching but a new seller?I`m dubious.It can be a minefield out there.I`m new to ebay myself.Or am I being too cynical?

[swanseadave]

I think I`ve got it sorted at a very reasonable price
An elderly member of dyxum is sending me one on approval!.How trusting is that!Complete respect.
How many people would do that for a complete stranger.

Cheers

[Malcolm_Stewart]

It's not that rare.
I bought a Polaroid film pack holder from a professional photographer in the Leicester area on the same basis a short time ago. The item and my cheque crossed in the post. Probably cost a bit less than your lens.


I had to buy a Minolta 7000 to get my copy of the same lens. I found it on a market stall and the vendor wouldn't separate. (Body & lens cost £70) After shooting my first film, I discovered that the 7000 had a dead rewind motor. No problem as I still have a darkroom, but it cost me a bit to get the 7000 repaired. Cracking lens! but not as nice in feel as the old MD range.

[swanseadave]

Well it`s heartwarming to know that human kindness isn`t dead.My experience has been the opposite in many ways.Rather sad the way society has changed.