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

H_K_F#943 date: Jun-26-2006
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 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:	missing
price paid:	missing
positive:	Very Sharp Fast focusing even with a KM 5D
negative:	Some hunting
comment:	Excellent lens. Handheld possible with AS even with a 2X TC attached. Sharp even wide open, very sharp 1 stop down. Color rendition is fresher (slightly less saturated) than other G optics, still very pleasing. Slightly faster focusing than 70-200 SSM; noisier and less precise though. Somewhat circular aperture at f2.8 only. Contrasty in a bright day, which also means in a low light situation, it really shines. Minor purple fringing around highlight or dark edge can be seen sometimes. Work extremely well with a 1.4X TC, no loss in sharpness observed with a 6MP sensor. With a 2X TC, some loss in sharpness and contrast is obvious. However, in a close range, 10-15 feet, stunning performance, a real surprise!