Minolta 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 D APO DISCONTINUED

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Minolta 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 D APO DISCONTINUED

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Description:

From groovyone:
There are several versions of the Minolta 100-300mm and the APO D was the latest revision. This lens is a good telephoto zoom with greater range than the Minolta 70-210mm f/4 Beercan at the expense of the fixed aperture, and it outperforms the Sony/Minolta 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6.

Performance:

• Focal Length 100-300 mm
• Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 150-450 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/4.5-5.6, Minimum: f/32-38
• Camera Mount Type Sony Alpha, Minolta AF
• Format Compatibility 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor, DSLR (APS-C Sensor)
• Angle of View 24.4-8.2°
• Minimum Focus Distance (150 cm)
• Magnification 0.25x
• Groups/Elements 10/11
• Diaphragm Blades 9

Features:

• Image Stabilization: No
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: No

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 55mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx.
• Weight: (485 g)

User Reviews:

• B&H Photo user reviews HERE
• Amazon user reviews HERE
• Adorama user reviews HERE

Where To Buy:

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How To Post Sample Images:

We ask that members please post their own sample photos taken with this particular lens in order to give others that may be in the market to purchase one and idea of how well it handles. When posting sample photos we ask that you do so like the example below in regards to including any and all EXIF data such as camera body used, aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc. This will help out a great deal.

Example:

Canon EOS-5D Mark II : Canon EF 35 f/1.4L : 25 Seconds : f/5.6 : 100 ISO : 35mm : Aperture Priority Mode : -1/3 Bias : No Flash

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KM 5D : @300mm : 1/160th : f11 : 400 ISO : Aperture Priority Mode : 0 Exp Comp : Flash not fired


KM 5D : @300mm : 1/100th : f5.6 : 400 ISO : Aperture Priority Mode : 0 Exp Comp : Flash not fired


KM 5D : @300mm : 1/200th : f5.6 : 400 ISO : Aperture Priority Mode : 0 Exp Comp : Flash not fired