Minolta AF 300mm F2.8 APO G HS A-mount lens review by Jamesb-59

reviewer#4533 date: Dec-12-2008
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 own this lens
compared to:
missing
price paid:2400 USD (used)
positive:Outstanding performer. Fast focusing AF and manual
negative:
missing
comment:I find it funny that so many people rate this lens as "Heavy". I frequently use the 600/4 and this lens is so much lighter that I forget it is a bit on the hefty side.

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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