Recommend a 50mm for Sony A99

[rollsman4]

I dont shoot wide open for my portraits, so F2.- F2.8 and higher works for me.   Thank you 

[Cameratose]

How much do you want to spend? The Minolta 50/2.8 Macro was a pretty decent lens and can be had for around $100 US these days. For that matter the original issue Minolta 1.7 was good and can be found for $25 or so. There are a lot of 50 A-Mount offerings, most of them are 1.4 and 1.7. 

[XKAES]

Exactly my thinking -- a Minolta Maxxum 50mm f1.7 can be found like new for $20.  What's not to like?

[rollsman4]

How is the IQ on the Minolta Maxxum 50 1.7?   Ty I appreciate it   

[Cameratose]

9 hours ago, rollsman4 said:

How is the IQ on the Minolta Maxxum 50 1.7?   Ty I appreciate it   

It's pretty good, I had one and used it on film, several A-Mounts, and an A7 IV. No complaints, but you do have to understand you're using a lens that was released in 1985. Minolta's colors are fantastic, but as any older lens coatings for flare were a bit lacking back then. Don't expect it to perform like a more modern lens, for the money though try it and see what you think. 

I could recommend a Sigma DG HSM Art for $500 but it doesn't help if it's out of your range.

It's best when asking for a recommendation to give us as much info as possible. Expectations, budget, use, etc. 

[rollsman4]

Thank you Cameratose, My budget is 300.00  So, at this price point can you recommend a better one .  

I have the Zeisss 24-70 ZA but I dont want to carry that around all the time. So I would like a 50mm 1.7-2.8 which is sharp and vibrant colors.  TY I appreciate it.   AF of course

[Cameratose]

I'm assuming then based on your post you want something smaller and lighter. Most of what you're going to find in A-Mount in that price range is going to be a 1.4, which may be larger than you want. If you stick with a screw-drive lens and use the motor in the camera, the lens will be smaller than if you get one with an internal motor.

Check out Dyxum.com, they are the best resource for A-Mount lenses. They have a vast data base that you can search. Lenses are rated by build, sharpness, flare, etc. with an overall ranking of 1-5, and weight and dimensions are provided. You'll probably find something that suits you. Make sure to check the Full Frame choice so you're not looking through APS-C lenses.

Good luck!  

[rollsman4]

12 hours ago, rollsman4 said:

I dont shoot wide open for my portraits, so F2.- F2.8 and higher works for me.   Thank you 

I dont Need Macro. Just a Very good AF , sharp and Excellent IQ  TY  

[rollsman4]

1 hour ago, Cameratose said:

I'm assuming then based on your post you want something smaller and lighter. Most of what you're going to find in A-Mount in that price range is going to be a 1.4, which may be larger than you want. If you stick with a screw-drive lens and use the motor in the camera, the lens will be smaller than if you get one with an internal motor.

Check out Dyxum.com, they are the best resource for A-Mount lenses. They have a vast data base that you can search. Lenses are rated by build, sharpness, flare, etc. with an overall ranking of 1-5, and weight and dimensions are provided. You'll probably find something that suits you. Make sure to check the Full Frame choice so you're not looking through APS-C lenses.

Good luck!  

Thank you

[rollsman4]

Just looked At Dyxum and was very helpful  Thanks