Lens Lab
    Minolta AF 28-135mm f/4-4.5
    Minolta AF 28-135mm f/4-4.5

    Minolta AF 28-135mm f/4-4.5

    28–135mm · f/4–4.5

    Overview

    The Minolta AF 28-135mm f/4-4.5 is a well-built all-metal lens with impressive sharpness across the aperture range (bestlightphotoblog). Its main weaknesses are flare and ghosting typical of older lenses (Phil Wood on Dyxum), and noticeable chromatic aberration (UandB on Dyxum). The focus ring rotates during AF and can catch fingers (bestlightphotoblog; UandB). It suits photographers wanting a durable, sharp walkaround zoom for full-frame or APS-C, but its weight and lack of wide angle may deter some (Phil Wood).