Minolta AF 28-135mm F4-4.5 A-mount lens review by JeffB95

JeffB95#8572 date: Jan-26-2011
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:	Haven't owned anything to compare it with!
price paid:	250 GBP
positive:	Beautiful lens in all respects. Wonderful feel, with fast focus. Knock out colours. Deserves it's nickname!
negative:	Remember to keep your fingers away from the rear focus ring! No hood - use the Hand!
comment:	Most of the time it lived on my Dynax 7, and produced fantastic results, some were simply blistering! Range not that good on the A700, although I used it to good effect at my son's wedding. One bride & groom shot in late afternoon suffered the dreaded flare. However, it turned out to be their favourite shot, since the flare was crescent shaped & followed the curved sweep of the dress!