Review on Minolta Maxxum AF 75-300mm I 1:4.5-5.6 Lens for Minolta Maxxum/Dynax AF SLR/DSLR Cameras and Sony Alpha A-Mount DSLR/DSLT Cameras by Sam Lund

Minolta has started to move away from metal-bodied lenses in favor of plastic-bodied lenses, resulting in a lens that is much lighter but still feels feels solid. The zoom range is good for the relatively compact body. The autofocus constantly searches for clarity (especially when shooting up close). You can't do macro photography with this zoom lens (as a warning. The colors are "Minolta" trademarks, of course, and it can produce fairly sharp images (if the chips are properly aligned). I would definitely recommend having yours Camera on a tripod to avoid image blur (Using Sony/Minolta with AS does not prevent blur when used manually, regardless of lens position) Pros: - Light and relatively durable - Minolta colors Cons: - Auto focus - No macro (if expected on a zoom lens) )- NEED a tripod