evilstevie: "@ozzelot@mstdn.social it's the minolta-designed 5…" - mastod1.ddns.net

Sep 21, 2026, 15:57

Ozzelot @ozzelot@mstdn.social

i got myself a dynax 5

i still like my praktica, but as automatics go, this thing seems pretty lovely

Sep 21, 2026, 18:12

evilstevie @evilstevie@mastod1.ddns.net

@ozzelot bring it over to the UK and borrow my lenses :D
got a wide range from 500mm to 4x macro in a-mount goodness :D

Sep 21, 2026, 18:13

Ozzelot @ozzelot@mstdn.social

@evilstevie if only i was intending to be in the uk

i've also got a sony alpha 450 i would love to try a 500 on. :D

evilstevie @evilstevie@mastod1.ddns.net

@ozzelot it's the minolta-designed 500mm AF mirror lens. in the right conditions it is amazing. in the wrong conditions it's merely a mirror lens...
(massive seperation between subject and *anything* else in shot, otherwise you get the doughnut effect, especially on lights)

Sep 21, 2026, 18:15 · · Mastodon for Android · · ·

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