Minolta AF 400mm F4.5 HS APO G A-mount lens review by 924nut

reviewer#1388 date: Nov-6-2006
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 own this lens
compared to:
missing
price paid:Ł1195
positive:Superbly sharp lens - focus range limiter makes speed of focus so much quicker as no risk of hunting
negative:Lens hood is a bit fiddly to get on and off
comment:Just got my first large print back that came from this lens - response around the office was WOW - fantastic detail sharpness - narrow depth of field and all with hand held - no monopod of moving action - Brilliant lens

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 46
  • sharpness: 4.92
  • color: 4.87
  • build: 4.87
  • distortion: 4.96
  • flare control: 4.80
  • overall: 4.88
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