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

reviewer#7512 date: May-30-2010
sharpness: 5
color: 5
build: 5
distortion: 5
flare control: 5
overall: 5
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I own this lens
compared to:
missing
price paid:
missing
positive:Lightweight
Wide on FF and usable in APSC
Nicely built
Sharp wide open
Fast focusing
Great color
72mm ring thread
MFD 25cm!!!
negative:None so far
comment:This is my wide angle lens. Very happy to get in mint condition. Body and optic is perfect.

This lens rocks, the distortin is well controlled. Much more than 17-35 minolta. The colou is great. And above all. Its sharp from wide open. f8 for landscape just magnificent.

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 39
  • sharpness: 4.53
  • color: 4.82
  • build: 4.56
  • distortion: 4.26
  • flare control: 4.31
  • overall: 4.49
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