Konica Minolta AF 35mm f/1.4 G Maxxum Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: Schoichiro Toyama
(Expert)

Review Date
August 18, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5,
2 votes

Review 1 of 3

Summary:

This is my standard lens. I give all my confidence to this bicause it makes "always" a picture "as I wish." From wide open to small aperture, the main subject is always sharp enough (resolution is assured of course from edge to edges but it knows a discretion) and appealing, standing clearly out from its background. The touch is fully controlable. Good for both colour and monochrome photo. I don't recommend it as far as you are satisfied with a zoom lens (even with a high speed one). Buy and try it when you know how important is a touch control.

Strengths:

an excellent lens which makes "always" a satisfactory photo as I wish in "any" situation

Weaknesses:

a heavy and expensive lens for those who are satisfied with a zoom lens (even with a high speed one)

Similar Products Used:

* Leica Sumilux 35mm/f1.4 (fine but expensive)
* Voigtlander Ultron 35mm/f1.7 (super buy !)
* Canon EF 35mm/f1.4 (fine but voluminous and expensive)

Customer Service:

none

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Rating
Reviewed by: Alex Ng
(Intermediate)

Review Date
June 1, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Review 2 of 3

Model Reviewed:
AF 35mm f/1.4 G Maxxum

Summary:

Great value for the money, very good optically, I use this lens as my standard lens. Highly recommended for all Minolta users.

Strengths:

Sharpness, pretty good value for this aperture, very versatile, and quite smart looking.

Weaknesses:

Quite unnecessarily heavy, AF behind other makes. Lack of manual override.

Similar Products Used:

Nil

Customer Service:

None required

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Rating
Reviewed by: nonki bashi
(Casual)

Review Date
March 16, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

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1.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 3 of 3

Model Reviewed:
AF 35mm f/1.4 G Maxxum

Summary:

This focal length is best mattching for me to use snapshot .And function f/1.4 is gave me a fast shutter speed chance,even if,used under evening condition.Also, this lens presents 1ft aproaching shot ,uh nice.

Strengths:

Very light and sharp lens,good design,nice hold feeling,and no distortion

Weaknesses:

A little bit heavy for me

Similar Products Used:

Minolta AF 24-50mm/4.0,Minolta AF 35-105mm/3.5-4.5,Minolta AF 50mm/1.4

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