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

linearamp#6654 date: Dec-31-2009
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 overall: 4.6	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 35 - 105 mm minolta 70 - 210mm f4 minolta 50mm f 1.7 sigma 90mm macro carl zeiss flektogon 35mm carl zeiss sonnar 135mm pentacon 135mm f2.8 vivitar 28mm manual f2.8 minolta rokkor 58mm pg f1.2
price paid:	Ł77.00
positive:	well built very sharp contrasty
negative:	heavy some flare
comment:	i got this lens cheap off ebay ,and its definaltly staying in my bag. ive been looking for this lens for a while after reading the comments and reviews posted here. It hasnt dissapointed one iota . Very Very sharp typical minolta colours .and contrasty. Focus seems very quick on my sony A700 .others have said its slow ,but i havent noticed it been slow. i have the minolta 35-105mm also ,i thought this lens was my favourite lens in my bag ,but now i have changed my mind its got to be the minolta 28-135mm .. negaitve points its rather heavy and is prone to flare ,but this isnt a problem for me