Minolta

This 250mm reflex lens is barely larger than a 50mm. See the unique looks a refractive lens can create.

Sure, M-mount gear is popular, but which items are so popular, we struggle to keep them on the shelf? Let's find out.

Does creativity rely on gear to make a good photograph or is it the other way around? Let's discuss.

When adapting vintage lenses to modern-day cameras, a shooter is usually looking for something they can’t easily achieve in a modern lens. Sometimes that’s a certain bokeh character or a classic softness to details. Other times, the shooter is trying to get to a certain aperture or focal length while staying within a certain price

Years ago, I bought a Minolta X-700 from a friend who said he’d never used it. The camera was great, and it’s become one of my favorites, but the real gem of that day was the lens that was still attached to the front. A small, simple-looking standard 50mm prime that opened up to f/1.4,

If a camera is only as good as what you make with it, then the Minolta TC-1 is an exceptional creative tool, because you’ll want to use it all the time. This premium compact 35mm camera is a dream for snapshooters who value portability, but don’t want to sacrifice usability and image quality. Learn more

Ever since Sony acquired Minolta’s camera division back in 2006, they set themselves on a path of innovation at breakneck speeds. They’ve committed tons of resources into research and development on a mission to take market share away from Canon and Nikon—and for the most part, they’ve been successful. Luckily, what’s been good for them