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

reviewer#5676 date: Jul-9-2009
sharpness: 5
color: 5
build: 5
distortion: 5
flare control: 5
overall: 5
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I used to own this lens
compared to:80-200/2.8 Maxxum APO
100/2.8 Maxxum macro
price paid:$850 USD mint
positive:Super Sharp
Build Quality
Classic Glass
negative:Price
comment:What can you say? One of the very best. Just a beautiful lens and what a performer! Rare.
This is a quality lens that any Minolta/Sony owner should try at least once in your life.

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 75
  • sharpness: 4.93
  • color: 4.97
  • build: 4.87
  • distortion: 4.99
  • flare control: 4.59
  • overall: 4.87
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