Minolta V mount
image by Uwe Kulick (Image rights) |
Minolta was the only camera maker that created a new autofocus SLR camera system with a complete set of new lenses for the APS film system. Only three camera models got the lens bayonet that fits for these precious lenses: The Minolta Vectis S-1, the Minolta Vectis S-100, and the digital SLR Minolta RD-3000. All automatic control signals are given electronically to the lens barrel. Camera body and lens, both sides have the necessary electrical contacts. The image shows the Minolta Vectis S-1 with the 1:3.5/50mm macro V-lens. The system flash SF-1 bears a macro diffusor, and the lens is focused to nearest distance (23mm, magnification 1:2) .
Lenses
28–56 mm image by Mikel Adell (Image rights) |
25–150 mm image by Mikel Adell (Image rights) |
Further lenses:
- 22-80mm
- 80-240mm APO
- 50mm macro
- 17mm
- 56-170mm
- 400mm (400 Reflex, mirror optics)