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    Minolta AF 75-300 mm f/ 4.5-5.6
    Minolta AF 75-300 mm f/ 4.5-5.6

    Minolta AF 75-300 mm f/ 4.5-5.6

    75–300mm · f/4.5

    Overview

    The Minolta AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 is a solid, well-built telephoto zoom with good sharpness and contrast at the wide end, especially at close focus, but softness at 300mm (Miranda F). It suffers from some chromatic aberration at full aperture and slow autofocus recovery (Miranda F). The lens is bulky and heavy, with a forward center of gravity, making it less suitable as a walk-around lens, but it handles well and is a pleasure to use manually (Miranda F). It suits users who need an affordable, full-frame-compatible telephoto for occasional use and value build quality over compactness.