Minolta AF 28-70mm F2.8 G A-mount lens review by sirinacs
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 4 overall: 4.7 | tested on:
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ownership: | I own this lens |
compared to: | Minolta 28-75 f2.8 D Minolta 35 f2 Minolta 85 f1.4 G Minolta 100 f2.8 macro CZ 135 f1.8 |
price paid: | 450 € (mint) |
positive: | G color and bokeh G solidity |
negative: | See comments |
comment: | This only lens exemplifies the so-called "G magic". OK, it flares, it isn't tack sharp wide open, it has a narrow zoom range and a cumbersome MFD and a derisive hood... But, as soon as you are all set to overlook its oddities, it shines like no other in this range! |
rating summary

- total reviews: 70
- sharpness: 4.66
- color: 5.00
- build: 4.96
- distortion: 4.89
- flare control: 4.24
- overall: 4.75