Minolta 24-105mm f/3.5-4.5D AF lens test

[ninelives]

Minolta's optical engineers have miraculously produced a 24-105mm close-focusing zoom with an adequate aperture range; this lens is actually smaller and lighter than previous "compact" 24-85mm lenses. Operationally and in construction the lens proved excellent. Its optical performance is fine. We recommend avoiding f/27 and suggest f/11 to f/16 for best center to corner close focusing sharpness.

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http://www.popphoto.com/Camera/PrintArticle.asp?ArticleID=166

 

[geoffery]

Thanks, now I can learn more about my lens

 

[ninelives]

Originally posted by geoffery
Thanks, now I can learn more about my lens

how much you bought it? $1000 over?

 

[geoffery]

I asked a friend in HK to get it for me. HK2600. Not too sure how much SGD or RM it is.

 

[sulhan]

FYI...

Checked the price at the shop in Jade......infront of the sony shop.......its about 550sgd..


Regards,
me

 

[geoffery]

THere is a issue of vignetting at 24mm. Maybe its my filters. I am attaching a Hoya Polarizer filter then attached a P-series cokin filter.

This lens is currently my fav (not that I got lots of lens ) , its light and pretty capable for all kind of situations. However I do wish it sometime be a longer focal length.