Quoting Jason Randolph <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > My father has recently purchased a used Minolta Maxxum 5000 AF to > replace many functions he uses his K1000 for (the auto focus now appeals > to him as he gets numb fingers). I am wondering if anyone on this list > has any available lenses for sale since the camera came with a lens that > is not functioning properly (grinding noise and no motion when trying to > auto focus). > > He would prefer something with a zoom like 70-210 or similar (anything > decent for birding photography), but they are on a tight budget so it > would need to be affordable. I looked on ebay (keyword Maxxum lens) and > am not seeing anything like that. > > Thanks for any help, advice, etc. If you don't have a lens but know > where I could get one, that would be great as well!
I don't know much about Minoltas, but have you also checked KEH? (www.keh.com) That's where I buy all my used gear these days. You mentioned a 70-210 and they're listing quite a few of them at the moment. Of course I also don't know exactly what range of dollars you mean by "affordable", but you might find it worth a look. HTH. ERNR
