Minolta Maxxum (Sony Alpha) High Speed HS 200mm f/2.8 APO G Lens

Description: Minolta HS 200mm f/2.8 APO G Telephoto Lens (Sony Alpha Mount) Minolta’s Sharpest, Smallest APO G Lens High Speed Version Near Mint Condition If you're viewing this listing then you probably have a pretty good idea as to what this lens is all about. But if you don’t, here’s a quick primer: This lens is one of the finest that Minolta ever offered from their elite “G series” of lenses. Amongst Minolta wildlife photographers, the G series is the #1 choice for shooting wildlife and is also a great lens for shooting sports. Perfect focal range, sharp at all apertures, great bokeh and this 200/2.8 is still lightweight enough to be portable and hand held. I’ve used the Minolta 1.4x APO teleconverter and extension tubes and produced some nice macro shots with it even. This is an Alpha mount lens and will require an adapter for use with Sony E mount camera bodies. This lens (S/N 212010xx) is in near mint condition. Optically, the lens is pristine. All glasses surfaces are perfect. No fungus or haze, and the aperture blades are oil free and snappy. There are a couple of inconsequential dust specks inside the lens. Cosmetics are very nice. There are a few spots of wear to the white enamel shown in photos, but overall, this is a great looking lens. The built-in locking hood and focus ring cowling are nice touches. Both operate as they should, and the AF is fast, accurate and torquey on this lens. There are two versions of this lens, and this High-Speed version has the quickest AF. With the cost of E mount telephoto lenses, I am surprised that more photographers are not opting for an LA-EA4 and a vintage Minolta APO lens on their E mount body, as I have been doing with my old Minolta lenses. Caps included. Canadian Ebay delivery times are not accurate. Expect delivery in 2 - 8 days. US delivery in 7 - 10 days.Combine Shipping for more savings!Shipping via CanadaPost Tracked Packet or Expedited Shipping Please contact me directly if, after delivery of your purchase, you are dissatisfied with your item. I will do my best to rectify any shortcoming. Please do not file a dispute through eBay until you have contacted me and I have had an opportunity to fix the issue. My goal on Ebay is to provide the buyer with a quality product, a risk free transaction and timely shipping. The Fine Print!All listed items tested and inspected prior to auction listing. I guarantee your item will not arrive D.O.A. Furthermore, your item will arrive very clean and well packed.Equipment Grading:The grading of equipment is very subjective, but I try to estimate condition conservatively. Generally, I list equipment that I would be happy to own myself, and I’m picky about my gear. All photos are of the actual item you are bidding on. I do not use ‘stock’ photos. If you have any questions regarding an item, please email me.Payment is due immediately. If you require a little extra time to make payment, a simple email request will work!Shipping is through Canada Post’s air and ground parcel service and is generally very reliable. Canadian packages include tracking and $100 CAD insurance. Expensive items include tracking and full insurance.I do combine ship multiple purchases. Please contact me for an item specific combined shipping rate for items purchased in my Ebay Store.Returns:If you are not satisfied with your item because you feel it has been grossly misrepresented, please contact me via email so that we can come to a mutually agreeable solution to the issue. I will accept returned merchandise provided you have emailed me within 14 days of receipt of your item, and we have agreed that this is the course to take. Your satisfaction with the item is my primary concern.Feedback:Once your item has arrived and you are happy with it, please leave appropriate feedback. I will leave positive feedback as well once I have seen that everything is in order and you are satisfied. If you are not happy, please contact me so we can work it out rather than “duke” it out in the Feedback section! Thanks for reading my “Fine Print”! I strive for 5 star feedback. If you feel you should leave less, please contact me so I have an opportunity to address/fix the issue.

Price: 389.99 USD

Location: Courtenay, British Columbia

End Time: 2024-09-01T16:49:22.000Z

Shipping Cost: 21.99 USD