Minolta AF 20mm F2.8 RS A-mount lens review by DcapVividOptic

DcapVividOptic#1470 date: Nov-23-2006
sharpness: 4 color: 4 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 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 used to own this lens
compared to:	Min 20/2.8 MinO & MinRS, Sig 24/1.8 EX DG, Min 24/2.8 MinO & Min RS, Min 28/2 MinO & MinRS, KM 17-35D, Canon AF 20/2.8 & 24/2.8, Voigtlander 21/4 (Bessa)
price paid:	missing
positive:	- size for focal length - AF
negative:	- price compared to Sig EX DG (new)
comment:	This is really a joint & comparison review with the other version (MinO & RS) The MinRS gets the edge over the MinO due to the circular aperture. Its sharp enough, but could be sharper, colors are slightly better on the MinO version I think Distortion very well controlled. Build is the same, although I prefer the MinO by a touch, feels just a little bit more solid. The manual focus ring is more user-frienfly on the MinRS, but certainly still very good on the MinO - don't let the manual focus put you off, its one of the better ones. I would recommend a good hard look at the Sig EX DG range if you are looking for a 20/24/28 prime. I've had the lot and the Sig EX's get the edge on several counts: manual focus ring, 9 blades. But if you absolutely must got Minolta, I think the MinO is better value for money