Minolta AF 17-35mm F2.8-4 D A-mount lens review by derekw

derekw#9962 date: Feb-22-2012
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 overall: 4.6	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 17-35 F2.8-f4 EX Sigma 17-35 f2.8-f4 EX DG
price paid:	156 GBP mint
positive:	Sharp, evev at max aperture Superb minolta colours Inexpensive
negative:	Distortion - 17-20. 77 mm filters.
comment:	Better than the Sigmas - sharper at max aperture and better colours. This must be a good copy after reading the reviews below. Very sharp at max apertures across the focal length range. Razor sharp f5.6-f11 There is a fair price premium to pay to cover this range with better glass,