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    Minolta AF 100-200 mm f/ 4.5
    Minolta AF 100-200 mm f/ 4.5

    Minolta AF 100-200 mm f/ 4.5

    100–200mm · f/4.5

    Overview

    The Minolta AF 100-200mm f/4.5 is a compact, lightweight telephoto zoom known for sharpness and warm Minolta color, with less chromatic aberration than the beercan (KirkB on Dyxum). However, it has a long minimum focus distance (KirkB; CreativityPlus on Dyxum) and some users report softness and purple fringing (CreativityPlus). Build quality is solid (KirkB), but autofocus is slow (CreativityPlus). It suits budget-minded shooters seeking a dedicated telephoto for portraits and landscapes (KirkB).