Konica Minolta AF 300mm f/4 APO G Maxxum Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: victor jetten
(Professional)

Review Date
October 20, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
2 votes

Review 1 of 4

Price Paid: $1000.00 from marine park cameras

Summary:

Having owned the Minolta 300 f2.8 I found this lens to be equaly sharp. I havn't missed the extra stop and I certainly havn't missed the weight. I've used it wide open and I havn't seen any fall off in quality. Very impressed.

Strengths:

Hand holdable (If there is such a word). Sharp image and I love the circular aperture.

Weaknesses:

None that comes to mind

Similar Products Used:

Minolta 300 f2.8 Minolta 200 f2.8 MD (Not good)

Customer Service:

N/A

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Rating
Reviewed by: RK
(Expert)

Review Date
July 5, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5,
3 votes

Review 2 of 4

Price Paid: $760.00 from www.keh.com

Summary:

I am very happy with this lens as I'm not going to considere the f2.8 version... the weight of this lens is perfect. Have shoot three rolls of film of wild animals, they all came out sharp and nice.

Great lens if the weight is an issue and f open is not an issue:)

Strengths:

VERY sharp, lightweight

Weaknesses:

none so far

Similar Products Used:

None

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Rating
Reviewed by: Gene Zonis
(Professional)

Review Date
April 25, 2001

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
4.75 of 5,
4 votes

Review 3 of 4

Price Paid: $950.00

Summary:

This is a great lens for those on a budget who cannot drop the big bucks for the 2.8. Very impressive looking.In daylight as good as the 2.8.

Strengths:

Nice and sharp
Good color rendition

Weaknesses:

Sometimes hard to focus

Similar Products Used:

None

Customer Service:

Not needed

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Rating
Reviewed by: Bob Bruce
(Expert)

Review Date
December 11, 1999

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
5 votes

Review 4 of 4

Model Reviewed:
AF 300mm f/4 APO G Maxxum

Summary:

For those on a tight budget and want a lens that will give really great results, this is it.

Strengths:

This lens gives you the same level of quality in construction and glass as the higher priced 300 f2.8. All my prints are razor sharp, it can be hand held if needed, and the manual focus ring is in the right spot.

Weaknesses:

NONE

Similar Products Used:

Sigma, Nikon

Customer Service:

Not yet

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