Minolta AF 135mm F2.8 A-mount lens review by damian.bradley
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sharpness: 4 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 4.4 | tested on:
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ownership: | I have experience with this lens |
compared to: | 100/2 100mm macro 100-200/4.5 70-210 f3.5-4.5 |
price paid: | missing |
positive: | - Small - Nice Bokeh - Lens hood - Focus Speed |
negative: | - Difficult MF ring - not perfect optically |
comment: | I've already said lots about this lens in the forum, and others have stated most everything worth stating. The size of the lens is perhaps its best quality. As the last review states though, the 7D isn't exactly tiny. I'd love thos on a 5D! I love the built in lens hood...I wish every lens had one of these, it is an underrated feature imho. MF is tough on this lens though with the recessed focus ring. Fortunately AF is very, very fast. Unfortonately it's not as 'accurate' as some. To explain: my 100/2 is slower to focus, but locks on in a single go where the 135/2.8 may hunt. I think this is because the 135 has slightly less contrast. I did find 135mm to be a bit long for people shots, and a bit short for wildlife (hence the zoom in that range). I thought I'd like it over the 100mm length, but it turned out not to be the case. But that's just my shooting style, your mileage may vary. It's a little bit soft wide open, does show CA around (for example) blown out highlights. All in all, very, very highly recommended. None of my gripes are serious, and the reputation of the lens as a wicked performer are totally deserved. Pick one up if you have a chance and like the focal length...you'll like it. |
rating summary

- total reviews: 139
- sharpness: 4.69
- color: 4.92
- build: 4.65
- distortion: 4.91
- flare control: 4.44
- overall: 4.72