Konica Minolta AF 28mm f/2 Maxxum

I bought this lens in absolute mint condition (restyled version). This lens comes with a nice lens hood, which happens to be the exact one sold with the 35/2 prime! So maybe the hood is not that effective on the 35mm lens. The lens weighs more than one expects, a lot of metal parts in it. Size is very nice, comparable with the 24 and the 35 primes. I absolutely like the field of view on the 7D. A very nice all-around lens. As this lens is also absolutely sharp and a full stop brighter than the 24/2.8 I sold the last one. Unfortunately my specimen has a lot of flare when the sun shining. I was quite stunned by this. My zoom lenses are better in this regard, my primes a lot better. I find myself often shading this lens with one hand to reduce flare and contrast losses. Maybe a customized lens would would do the trick to a certain extend. Apart from the flare this lens is perfect.

Sharp, small, heavy(!), nice field of view, large manual focus ring

flare!!!

24/2.8, 35/2.0

Excellent low distortion, bright colour prime with no real weaknesses.

Bright focus, compact, standard minolta filter size, light weight, solid construction. Very sharp lens

None obvious, pricey new.

All other minolta primes

never used

Close focusing down to 0.3m, tack sharp, great colurs, no flare, great speed. AF is quick. A superb lens.

Fast and sharp. Sharpness i close to my 50mm F1.4. Very good in backlit situations. Produses Awesome pictures.

None really. Quality comes with a prize.

50mm F1.4
50mm F1.7
100mm F2.8 SF
Cannon 50mm F1.8II
35-200 XI.

Never needed.