The Minolta 100 - 200mm F4.5 and HVL-F20S review

The Minolta 100-200 F4.5 is a cheap alternative for a zoom lens if you have the LA-EA2 off course.  I was about 10 ft from the stage. The AF  of the LA-EA2 (what's it call..aaa..ya..Phase Detection) is fast and accurate. Took the opportunity to used it at these young talented kids concert here in Kuching recently. Well  its not a really comprehensive review, but my mark on the Minolta is 3/5 and the flash also 3/5, mind you that the max sync speed of the flash is 1/160s ( professional wise - not good, but who am I to say, I am no pro).

Sony Nex5N + SEL50F18 Autofocus

The Autofocus might not be the fastest but it should be fast enough if your subject pause for a moment, just like the soft-shell turtle subject below.

I did not expect the results would be good as I was actually looking to shoot something else outside but it rained, so I shot my friend here in the aquarium instead.

Sony NEX5N + Tokina 11-16 F2.8 + HDR

I was looking for structures theme in my stock of lousy pictures, when I stumble upon this picture taken with the Tokina. It really is sharp for HDR. I am hoping to buy the SEL1018 in the future, however it the depends on the review. Have yet to see one of those released.

Sony Nex5N + LA-EA2 + Tamron 28-75 F2.8

Check out my retro s curve and filter play. Picture are taken in the heart of Borneo where my ancestor's land is being work out by my relatives. Though the NCR land has been there and belongs to my parents and relatives, surprisingly they have no papers supporting it yet.

Landscape Editing

Check out the raw file no editing compare to the edited version. Take your pick?

I'll pick the last version.

With some light editing + curve + saturation + color + gradient

                                      With some light editing + curve + saturation + color

Bau Gold Mine - Tasik Biru in Black and White

It was reported recently in The Borneo Post that an "International mining company, Olympus Pacific Minerals Inc, which is undertaking a feasibility study on the Bau Goldfield , near Jugan Hill in Sarawak, says prospects are bright for the goldfield to emerge as an important gold producer in Southeast Asia."

Read more: http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/09/13/bright-potential-for-swaks-bau-goldfield/#ixzz26mOuQpz6

Anyway, the Bau old mine, the tasik biru was where I took this shot with the SEL50F18 and the HDR effect is amazing.

Minolta 100-200 AF + Sony NEX5N

Not the sharpest and fastest lens, but it does the work for those who have no issue with super sharpness especially at 200mm. Check out my sample picture of the Minolta AF 100-200 F4.5.

This guy will not stay put if you are too close. With the Minolta, this shot is possible. Wonder how I it would be if this is a F2.8G lens.

This is taken at full 200mm. Not sharp :(