Minolta AF 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 D A-mount lens review by kapuxino

reviewer#2485 date: Jun-28-2007
sharpness: 5
color: 4
build: 4
distortion: 5
flare control: 4
overall: 4.4
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:Minolta AF 70-210
Sony 18-70 Lens kit
Cosina 100mm 3.5 macro
price paid:150EUR "new"
positive:Cheap!!
Very sharp stoped down a bit
Nice colors
Feels robust
negative:It should be stoped down a bit for best results
comment:A cheap zoom, great for nature and outdoor photos.
You can get nice results with this lens.

Photo samples:
http://flickr.com/photos/kapuxino/414736240/
http://flickr.com/photos/kapuxino/408620420/
http://flickr.com/photos/kapuxino/421369822/
http://flickr.com/photos/kapuxino/391964378/

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 47
  • sharpness: 3.89
  • color: 4.17
  • build: 3.66
  • distortion: 3.98
  • flare control: 3.74
  • overall: 3.89
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