perfect mechanical and optical performance

no IF, AF relatively slow (even with Dynax 9)

I just bought the 2.0/100mm lens because of its low price (I already have the 1.4/85mm) and was surprised about the excellent quality, both optical and mechanical (in both fields much better than my 1.4/85mm, old version). First portait shots taken under poorest light conditions gave excellent results: perfect sharpness, no reflexes, just superb. NOT a collectors lens, but my new favourite in the 100mm range.

Customer Service

Minolta customer service is not really excellent in Switzerland :-(

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Minolta 1.4/85mm; 2.8/100mm Macro, Nikkor 2.5/105mm

Sharpness is awesome, it takes 55 mm filters, just as my other lenses, it is fairly light, focussing is not too slow for me.

None

I thought a lot about what lens to choose when I changed to AF last year.The 85/1.5 or the 100/2. Ultimately three things let me choose this 100/2: it was cheaper, it was sharper (comparing the tests on the internet, the 100/2 at f/2was sharper than the 85/1.4 at f/2!) and it didn't look as impressive and professional as the larger (in width) 85/1.4. Until now I haven't had any regrets. the lens is very sharp from f/2 and up.

Customer Service

Not relevant

Still frame is very hard.

slow foucing hard to find (never be seen ) and don''t proudce anymore

It makes a perfect photo with sharp and clear. Contrast is very soft and bright. I recommand to you. very very nice lense!!!.

Customer Service

no.

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minolta AF 135mm 2.8 minolta MF rokkor 135mm 2.8 minolta MF rokkor 100mm 2.5

1st generation Minolta AF lens style means it is built almost as good as the current G-lens. Very sharp from edge to edge even at F2, as good as my latest Minolta AF 100F2.8 macro. Much better value than the Minolta 85F1.4

Discontinued Slow AF (But still quick enough on my 600si) Have to use thin filer (Minolta brand) to avoid vignetting at F2

Best value Minolta Portrait/Stage lens.

Customer Service

No experience

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Minolta 100F2.8D macro Minolta 80-200F2.8G HS Tamron 90F2.8 macro

Very sharp, nice background defocus.

AF is painfully slow, better with 700si than with 5xi though.

Can't afford the G series lenses, but this'll do. Shame Minlota do't put internal focus in their prime portrait lenses.

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Not needed.

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Very sharp even at f/2.8. Excellent Color Rendition.

Slow AF on New Cameras, but expected becouse it is an older lens.

This lens is one of best lenes I have ever owned. If you can get one for a good price. Do it.

Customer Service

none

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100mm f/ 2.8 macro

- Even wide open very sharp.
- Solid metal construction.
- Relatively inexpensive.

Can't find any.

Ever searching for a lens in that range being extremely sharp I first tried the 85/f1.4. Indeed it's a very nice lens but (as this might contribute to a portrait lens) isn't very sharp wide open. Then I found the 100/f2 and I was very impressed. This lens outperforms the 85/1.4 easily even at f/2. Get one if you can!

Customer Service

Not needed.

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Minolta 85/f1.4

- Very good from edge to edge!
- All openings usable, even the wide open
- Great focal length to use
- f/2.0 makes a very bright viewfinder

- Slow AF

This is an absolute great lens, as good as the leica's! The f/2.0 is a (very very) little soft, but gives an equal view from edge to edge. Also at f/2.0 a (very) little dark corner, but not noticable in practical photography. From f/2.8 all openings are usable without any doubt. Great value for money!

Customer Service

Not needed for this lens, but Minolta Netherlands were very helpful in other cases

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Leica Elmarit 90/2.8