Minolta AF 24-105mm F3.5-4.5 D A-mount lens review by derekw

derekw#10189 date: May-11-2012
sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 4.9	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:	Minolta 28-105RS Minolta 35=105 (original)
price paid:	115 GBP mint
positive:	Very sharp Good colour and contrast Nice build and weight Range Effective hood Little distortion
negative:	PF beyond 80mm upto f8 Flimsy hood
comment:	Second copy of this lens (see review below) This copy is very good without ever reaching the sharpness levels of the two lenses above, but worth its place for the extra range. Very sharp 24-70. Capable of producing beautiful images but PF needs to be managed at larger apertures above 80mm. Recommended if you find a good sample.