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

Wayne#3556 date: May-5-2008
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 5	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 50mm macro Vivitar 100mm plastic fantastic macro
price paid:	400 usd
positive:	Very sharp Excellent contrast Fast focus Traditional Minolta colors
negative:	Rather costly Too sharp for some portraits Hard to find
comment:	Great lens for general macro use. It is far better than the newer models in construction and build. The color is traditional Minolta and flare and distortion are well controlled. The focusing is fast for a macro, and this is a good general purpose lens suitable for indoor use too (f2.8). This is one lens I keep in my bag when out hiking as I find it to provide enough distance between the camera and the subject.