Minolta AF 28-135mm F4-4.5 A-mount lens review by terrylloydsmith

terrylloydsmith#1085 date: Aug-12-2006
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 4 overall: 4.8	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:	28-75/2.8 KM 17-35/2.8-4 KM
price paid:	265.00
positive:	Nice, robust and sharp Great build quality
negative:	Close focus is just 1.5 meter
comment:	I purchased this lens from a dealer after reading the excellent reviews. The lens I bought has several wear places but the glass was clean. A well used "user" model. I'm surprised how good this zoom really is. It's just as sharp as the 28-75 KM and sharper than the 17-35 KM. I think I'll purchase another nicer example later...this lens is that good. Update: I finally purchased a very nice example of this lens and it's one fine optic...right there with the G glass as far as I'm concerned. Aside from the not-so-close focus, I love this lens.