Minolta AF 100mm F2.8 Macro D A-mount lens review by Đuke

Đuke#1893 date: Feb-24-2007
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 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:	Sigma 70-300 (4-5.6) DG APO Macro
price paid:	549.95 USD (new)
positive:	- Focus range limiter - Excellent sharpness even at 2.8 - Macro 1:1 - Amazing bokeh - Beautyful colors - Front doesn't rotate
negative:	- A bit plastic feel - The rubber focusing grip creeps - Hunting focus - Crapy hood
comment:	Amazing lens! Colorful, sharp and the bokeh...! I think one of Minolta's finest! Great for portraits too (however the slow focus and the 1.5x makes a bit hard to stabilize handheld even at 2.8 in cloudy weather). Glad to catch one out of the last load!