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In a word...WOW! This has quickly become my go to lens for macro work. I shoot a lot of macro photography. This lens allows me to get very close to the smallest of details of my subject. This holds razor sharp focus very well with minimal aberrations of any kind.
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Like: f/2.8 allows more light for higher shutter speeds Dislike: Noisy Slow to focus Uses more battery power than SSM and/or G series lenses Expensive. Does not Continuously autofocus for moving objects. Detail is poor even at full program mode, extra fine, high quality, large images Reason for purchasing - wanted an F/2.8 lens to be able to shoot at higher shutter speeds - birds in flight. Quality of photos - okay but not cropped. Compared to SAL70400 SSM G lens with F/4-5.6 at 70mm - photos shot at same shutter speed are considerably clearer and can be cropped. Camera is 6.1MP Konica Minolta Maxxum DSLR model 7D
Rebadged older Minolta Maxxum lens. Image quality is wonderful, auto focus is reasonably fast and accurate. I’m using it with my a850 and a77 with no hiccups, it would benefit from SSM but Sony gave up on the Minolta A mount long ago with no desire to support newer A mount digital slr and slt cameras.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I have yet to find anything I do not like about this lens. I bought it specifically to take close up photos of flowers and the images I have captured thus far are astounding. The AF capability is great and the ability to limit the focus range is very nice. The price for lens of this quality may be a deterrent, but the old cliche about you get what you pay for is certainly true with regards to camera lenses. My recommendation would be "Buy It Now".
Exactly as I hoped for, clear close-ups: you can count the hairs on my donkeys heads.This Sony lens is well made. I like the fact that it isn't featherweight plastic. It settles in my hands easily.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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