Minolta AF 28-85mm F3.5-4.5 A-mount lens review by Sildra

Sildra#2478 date: Jun-26-2007
sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 overall: 4.5	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 3,5-4,5 Minolta 50 1,7 MInolta 28 2,8 Minolta 35-70 4 Tokina 19-35 3,5-4,5
price paid:	50 USD
positive:	excellent build sharpness quite fast
negative:	heavy (not for women)
comment:	I bought this lens as I was looking for some more wide open glass. 28 mm at the short end is enough for me. For some architectural purposes I use Tokina 19-35. This unit has some significant features. First it's pretty heavy which is a plus as it properly stabilizes body. Second it has quite fast AF and it works even in dark spaces. Third it built like a tank and that's why is worth to carry in hostile conditions like foot trips in mountains. Suming up this is a sample of brillant work made by Minolta in 80's and this specific glass is so cheap that it's must to have it in your collection.