Konica Minolta AF 28-80mm f/4-5.6 MZ Maxxum 35mm Zoom

Konica Minolta AF 28-80mm f/4-5.6 MZ Maxxum 35mm Zoom 

DESCRIPTION

Out-of-production.

USER REVIEWS

Showing 1-5 of 5  
[Nov 19, 2000]
Ryan Krenik
Casual

Strength:

Light weight
Great value

Weakness:

Can't abuse it

This is a wonderful lens, it delivers sharp and contrasty pictures. I also have the 28-105 and prefer the 28-80 for one simple reason- weight! The 28-105 is twice as heavy and to me unless you will be making huge enlargements it isn't worth it to lug around the heavier lens. I hardly ever get flare from this lens either. However, do not abuse this lens and expect it to hold up! I dropped mine on the carpet from about 1 ft. and I had to twist the barrel very hard to get the barrel unlocked. It is still working perfectly though. Would recommend.

Customer Service

Never needed

Similar Products Used:

Minolta 28-105
70-210
50

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Dec 07, 1999]
Haanpää J
Intermediate
Model Reviewed: AF 28-80mm f/4-5.6 MZ Maxxum

Strength:

Inexpensive

Weakness:

Not so sharp, built quality is bad, pretty slow...

Typical customer zoom. Usually sold with cheap outfits.

Similar Products Used:

Minolta AF 24-50, Minolta AF 24-85

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
3
[Oct 30, 1999]
Simon Watkins
Expert
Model Reviewed: AF 28-80mm f/4-5.6 MZ Maxxum

Strength:

Consumer grade lens, that suffers average build and average optics.

Weakness:

Not the sharpest, lightweight build quality.

OK to get you going, but you will soon be longing for something better optically.

Customer Service

Not required

Similar Products Used:

28-85 F3.5-F4.5 Minolta

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
3
[Jul 31, 1999]
Stephanie Davis
Intermediate
Model Reviewed: AF 28-80mm f/4-5.6 MZ Maxxum

Strength:

It's easy to use and easy to focus and allows you to do more creative shots, like blurring the background.

Weakness:

None

If you want a lens that allows you a lot of versatility, this is a good choice.

Customer Service

N/A

Similar Products Used:

Pentax

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
3
[Jul 23, 1999]
James G
Casual
Model Reviewed: AF 28-80mm f/4-5.6 MZ Maxxum

Strength:

Very versatile.

Weakness:

None.

Great all around beginner lense. Would be nice if it opened up a stop wider.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
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