Minolta AF 70-210mm F4 (beercan) A-mount lens review by dimag

dimag#25501 date: Feb-22-2016
sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 4 overall: 4.7	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:	Sony DT 18-70 F3.5-5.6 Sony DT 18-55 F3.5-5.6 SAM Minolta 50mm F1.7
price paid:	63 Euros
positive:	Very sharp wide open Great build quality Constant F/4 Good range Minolta Colours Amazing Bokeh Internal zoom Cheap
negative:	Heavy
comment:	I purchased this legendary lens from ebay for 63 Euros (69 USD) used. It had some scratches in the body (nothing serious), but the optics were very clean. The colours, the sharpness and the bokeh of this lens are amazing! No CA in my copy too. The focusing is normally fast and accurate, but it struggles a little in low light situations. The only negative is that the beercan is really heavy and somewhat difficult to carry around. In conclusion, I don't think that there is a better tele-zoom lens for the price point. It really deserves its reputation.