Minolta AF 300mm F2.8 APO G HS A-mount lens review by terrylloydsmith

reviewer#1508 date: Dec-5-2006
sharpness: 5
color: 5
build: 5
distortion: 5
flare control: 5
overall: 5
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I used to own this lens
compared to:
missing
price paid:
missing
positive:Sharpness
Fast focus
Looks nice
negative:Weight
comment:Boy this lens is a load but it performs as well as anything I have ever used. Sharp even wide open. I plan to use the new Sony 1.4x TC with it.
Focus is fast and right on. I got this lens at a good price and I'm not regretting it. Minolta G glass is superb.


rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 24
  • sharpness: 4.71
  • color: 4.88
  • build: 4.92
  • distortion: 4.92
  • flare control: 4.63
  • overall: 4.81
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