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

rrozov#2587 date: Jul-27-2007
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:	100-300 APO, kit
price paid:	~125 USD
positive:	sharp, non-extending zoom, great colors, awesome build, CHEAP relative to F4 equivalents in other mounts
negative:	bulky, slow and noisy focus, small manual focus ring
comment:	I love this lens. I think it was my first acquisition for this mount. It showed me the kit is not the way to go. Lately I have been using it as my macro lens, coupled with a diopter mounted in front. For that I think it's perfect because it does not extend when zooming like other newer designs. Also its sharpness and beautiful colors shine through. This basically doesn't leave my 5D.