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

Costas#6151 date: Oct-1-2009
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:	Min 24/2.8 Min 35-105 Min 100-300 Sony 18-250 Sony 70-400G
price paid:	870 AUD (new)
positive:	Very Sharp Excellent choice for macro work
negative:	Small focus ring CA can be problematic
comment:	I purchased this lens new back when the Minolta 7000i was released! Great 'Old School' Minolta metal build quality - only drawback is that it makes it heavier than the current Sony equivalent. Very Sharp - as most other reviewers have noticed. Not a big fan of the small focus ring which can be a bit of a pain as I use manual focus for macro work. I have found that CA is problematic when using this lens for non macro work in high contrast scenarios.