Minolta AF 28-135mm f/4-4.5 : Specifications and Opinions

Minolta AF 28-135mm f/4-4.5

The Minolta AF 28-135mm f/4-4.5 is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1985 to 2006 (discontinued). The focus is done by In-camera AF motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 200 €;

7 users have given it an average vote of 9.3 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	28-135 mm
Angle of view	75.4 - 18.2°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4-4.5
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	16 elements in 13 groups
Min. focus distance	1.5 meters
Reproduction ratio
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	No
Focus	In-camera AF motor
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	72 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	750 g
Dimensions	x 154 mm
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Leonardo Carignani

sent on 18 Gennaio 2023

Pros: Construction, versatility, dimensions, sharpness, colors, bokeh, maximum (almost) constant aperture

Cons: Minimum focusing distance

Opinion: The 28-135, for me, is the perfect lens. A fairly compact zoom, although a bit heavy, which covers a wide assortment of focal lengths. The sharpness is excellent already at full aperture, and gives a beautiful blur. Above 100mm it becomes a little softer, but the quality remains excellent. An extraordinary lens, with an almost constant maximum aperture (between 28 and 135mm it loses only 1/3 stop). I use it on Sony a100, a700 and a900, and the focus is fast (within the limits of a 1985 lens, so obviously incomparable to current lenses with ultrasonic motors) and precise. The only flaw, which is felt more heavily on full frame than on aps-c, is the minimum focusing distance, not really reduced. But removed this, it is practically free of defects, and costs very little, almost nothing.

Josidemartino

sent on 06 Maggio 2019

Pros: Colors, sharpness, three-dimensionality, long hike, bright considering the zoom factor

Cons: I don't know

Opinion: Bought more on whim than by necessity, it is one of those lenses that all sonysti/minoltists should possess at least for a certain period. I started to use it 10 minutes after having withdrawn from the seller, on A99, and immediately surprised me for surrender (even to TA, but at 5.6 gives the best) and especially colors, the fantastic colors typical Minolta. Surprising even the blurred, not discounted on a lens of this type. With a relatively compact and light lens you have an excellent yield between 28 and 135mm. Very good build quality, all metal and glass. It is possible with a special selector to transform it into a macro lens. A short place a few shots I've run

Marco Mottillo

sent on 04 Agosto 2017

Pros: Robustness, quality

Cons: It suffers from backlight and is not very light

Opinion: Taken recently, but the quality is seen right away. Recommended by a friend. The Minolta AF 28-135mm F / 4-4.5 was one of the first lenses that Minolta came out when they went to the AF mount around 1985. I think it was a pretty expensive lens at the time. It is mostly made of metal, the only visible plastic is the magnification and focus rings, so it's heavy and weighs more than Minolta AF 70-210mm F / 4 that I bought shortly before the above. In addition to the very versatile range 28-135 that allows you to always have the so-called Gino with you. The lens color is the original, shiny black original AF Minolta Black, original Sony black. The zoom ring is coated with a rubber band, which slowly becomes white with age. A thorough cleaning with a damp sponge and a delicate soap gives the original look (done personally). It all comes with a microswitch for a few fUnpretentious macro looks to me 1: 4.rnA level of detail well above many canvases even if it pairs according to many with the 18-105 Series G.rnFor the flare is his Achilles heel ... It suffers enough but with some remedies it resolves at least in part. At a beautiful color level like all Minolta optics, some magenta fringes may occur in very strong light conditions. BnBokeh is great, especially in the presence of vegetation. You will notice moderate barrel distortion at the wide end, becoming flat around 40 -45mm.rnDays 50 up gives detailed portraits and great Bokeh.rnrn

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