Konica Minolta AF 100 f/2 Maxxum Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by:

stevemark
( Professional)

Review Date
August 15, 2004

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
2.33 of 5,
3 votes

Review 1 of 8

Price Paid: $160.00 from photovision, Berne (

Summary:

I just bought the 2.0/100mm lens because of its low price (I already have the 1.4/85mm) and was surprised about the excellent quality, both optical and mechanical (in both fields much better than my 1.4/85mm, old version). First portait shots taken under poorest light conditions gave excellent results: perfect sharpness, no reflexes, just superb. NOT a collectors lens, but my new favourite in the 100mm range.

Strengths:

perfect mechanical and optical performance

Weaknesses:

no IF, AF relatively slow (even with Dynax 9)

Similar Products Used:

Minolta 1.4/85mm; 2.8/100mm Macro, Nikkor 2.5/105mm

Customer Service:

Minolta customer service is not really excellent in Switzerland :-(

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Rating
Reviewed by: MLeensen
(Intermediate)

Review Date
March 5, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Review 2 of 8

Price Paid: $450.00

Summary:

I thought a lot about what lens to choose when I changed to AF last year.The 85/1.5 or the 100/2. Ultimately three things let me choose this 100/2: it was cheaper, it was sharper (comparing the tests on the internet, the 100/2 at f/2was sharper than the 85/1.4 at f/2!) and it didn't look as impressive and professional as the larger (in width) 85/1.4. Until now I haven't had any regrets. the lens is very sharp from f/2 and up.

Strengths:

Sharpness is awesome, it takes 55 mm filters, just as my other lenses, it is fairly light, focussing is not too slow for me.

Weaknesses:

None

Customer Service:

Not relevant

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Rating
Reviewed by: youlovemin
(Casual)

Review Date
February 26, 2002

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.50 of 5,
2 votes

Review 3 of 8

Price Paid: $300.00 from 20010810

Summary:

It makes a perfect photo with sharp and clear. Contrast is very soft and bright. I recommand to you. very very nice lense!!!.

Strengths:

Still frame is very hard.

Weaknesses:

slow foucing hard to find (never be seen ) and don''t proudce anymore

Similar Products Used:

minolta AF 135mm 2.8 minolta MF rokkor 135mm 2.8 minolta MF rokkor 100mm 2.5

Customer Service:

no.

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Rating
Reviewed by: borrego
(Intermediate)

Review Date
December 7, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Review 4 of 8

Price Paid: $0.00 from HK

Summary:

Best value Minolta Portrait/Stage lens.

Strengths:

1st generation Minolta AF lens style means it is built almost as good as the current G-lens. Very sharp from edge to edge even at F2, as good as my latest Minolta AF 100F2.8 macro. Much better value than the Minolta 85F1.4

Weaknesses:

Discontinued Slow AF (But still quick enough on my 600si) Have to use thin filer (Minolta brand) to avoid vignetting at F2

Similar Products Used:

Minolta 100F2.8D macro Minolta 80-200F2.8G HS Tamron 90F2.8 macro

Customer Service:

No experience

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Rating
Reviewed by: Jay
(Expert)

Review Date
July 26, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
7 votes

Review 5 of 8

Price Paid: $350.00 from http://www.foka.nl/

Summary:

This is an absolute great lens, as good as the leica's! The f/2.0 is a (very very) little soft, but gives an equal view from edge to edge. Also at f/2.0 a (very) little dark corner, but not noticable in practical photography. From f/2.8 all openings are usable without any doubt. Great value for money!

Strengths:

- Very good from edge to edge!
- All openings usable, even the wide open
- Great focal length to use
- f/2.0 makes a very bright viewfinder

Weaknesses:

- Slow AF

Similar Products Used:

Leica Elmarit 90/2.8

Customer Service:

Not needed for this lens, but Minolta Netherlands were very helpful in other cases

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