Konica Minolta AF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5

A fine lens, bought this as a light telezoom. Doesn't have the apparent "cult" following of the older f4 version but still a fine lens. I had the f4 version before this and I honestly can't tell the difference, I'm sure many people harp on about how wonderful certain lenses are because its the "thing to do".

Light, quick focussing, focus hold button on side can be given different functions on 7 & 800, good f range, nice close focus (but, like many other lenses NOT a "macro")

focus ring not easy to use manually, front element rotates when focussing, being greedy I would have liked closer focussing capabilities

70 -210 f4, vivitar, pentax & canon variants

never needed it although Bernard & Paul at Minolta technical help are always spot on and always eager to advise / help