Minolta AF 100mm F2 A-mount lens review by RobY

RobY#1380 date: Nov-5-2006
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 4 overall: 4.8	tested on: film camera: APS-C: 6MP; 10MP; 12MP; 14MP; 16MP; 20MP; 24MP full frame: 12MP; 24MP; 36MP; 42MP; 61MP
ownership:	I own this lens
compared to:	KM 100 2.8 Macro D Beercan 100-300 APO D
price paid:	L169
positive:	Razor sharp Great colours AF OK
negative:	Being picky, narrow MF ring, minimum focus distance, and speed of focusing compared to SSM lens.
comment:	Only had it for two weeks but I love it. This is the lens I didn't want to buy, it was my third purchase in one week! But with both caps, hood and boxed with full documentation I had to have it! Without doubt it is the sharpest lens I have ever used and retains detail even when enlarged enough to pixalate; on a Film or FF body it would be amazing - can't wait. As a portrait lens it is just fabulous, almost TOO sharp. Haven't noticed the AF hunting - unlike the macro so I guess its fine, it's excellent on the A700 and awesome on the A900! If you are lucky enough to find one BUY IT, you know you want to!