Minolta AF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 RS A-mount lens review by c_braz
 c_braz#11494 date: Nov-22-2013 | |
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| sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 overall: 4.6 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Sigma 18-50 Sony 18-55 Carl Zeiss 16-80 |
| price paid: | 120 USD (used) |
| positive: | Well this is an amazing lens, I must say. Very well build, very solid feel, fast focus, very, very sharp I must say. This lens is so sharp as the Carl Zeiss. I have bought. It's a bargain when related with it's quality. This lens have a nice focal range. It's a walk around lens. And does the job very, very well. Colours! Everytime I ear about Minolta lenses, the colours are always a strong point. Guess what, that's true! There is some smooth and creamy effect in the shots. That's hard to explain, but the shots came with a very pleasing colours. Definitely a "must have" lens. You won't regret that's a sure! |
| negative: | It is not a negative point but something to consider: Aperture 3.5 to 4.5; The bokkeh it's a little bit hard. It's a question to try. In some occasions feels nice and distinguish but in general shooting the bokkeh is not so smooth as the Carl Zeiss 16-80mm. If you like landscapes, 24mm may not be wider enough but I shoot landscapes with it very often. But sometimes it misses the all scene. |
| comment: | I bought my lens from a eBay Japanese shop. The lens came just like new. Amazing condition. I'm very happy with it. I just can say for the price you pay, you get a stunning lens. It will last long. It will take great shots, and will travel a lot because it is a very versatile lens. If you find a good copy of this lens, get it right away! |
rating summary
- total reviews: 54
- sharpness: 4.41
- color: 4.69
- build: 4.33
- distortion: 4.20
- flare control: 4.11
- overall: 4.35