Overview

The Minolta AF 75-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 II is a budget telephoto zoom with good sharpness and contrast at the wide end, especially at close focus. However, it is quite soft at 300mm and exhibits chromatic aberration at full aperture. Build quality is solid and handling is pleasant, though the lens is bulky and heavy, with a forward center of gravity. Autofocus can hunt and be slow, particularly at longer focal lengths. It suits users who need an affordable, full-frame-compatible telezoom for occasional use and are willing to accept its optical and AF limitations.