Minolta AF 300mm F2.8 APO A-mount lens review by ryankburley

ryankburley#4800 date: Feb-3-2009
sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 4.9	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:	80-200 2.8 HS APO G
price paid:	1700 USD (eBay)
positive:	Build Quality Still AF with 2x converter No Vignetting on full frame
negative:	Very hard to find drop in filters
comment:	I went with this version because I could get it for $400+ cheaper than the HS version. I did not notice much fall off in focus speed from the 80-200 HS and that is the fastest focusing lens I have ever used. Like other reviews have said the sharpness at F2.8 is not perfect but very usable. That is why I gave it a 4.5 on sharpness. All most zero chromatic aberration.