Minolta AF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 RS A-mount lens review by hemigossipol

reviewer#5793 date: Jul-30-2009
sharpness: 5
color: 5
build: 5
distortion: 5
flare control: 4
overall: 4.8
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:18-70 Minolta
35-105 Minolta

price paid:99.00
positive:sharp
light
colors
price
range
bokeh
negative:flare
non adi
comment: Good range on APS-C, It is a great carry around lens. Mine has no creep or focus slop, is in like new condition and is well cared for. Great colors, kind of Minolta "cool" colors. A great buy for 99.00 USD.

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 54
  • sharpness: 4.41
  • color: 4.69
  • build: 4.33
  • distortion: 4.20
  • flare control: 4.11
  • overall: 4.35
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