Minolta Maxxum/Sony Alpha


 100-300mm (D) APO f/4.5-5.6


Telephoto Zoom Lens


 

Near Mint Condition w/ Tiffen UV Filter

 

 

You are bidding on a very nice, gently used Maxxum 100-300mm (D) APO f/4.5-5.6 zoom lens in near mint condition. (S/N 581015xx).

 

This Alpha mount lens will require an adapter for use with Sony E mount camera bodies.

 

This particular lens has pristine glass. No scratches, marks or blemishes to the glass surfaces or fungus inside and the aperture blades are clean and snappy.  

 

Cosmetically, the exterior of the lens has just a few scuffs on the barrel. The rubberized zoom and focus rings rotate smoothly, are clean and also look new, as does the lens mount. 

 

APO corrected glass elements set this lens apart from the rest of the pack when it comes to image quality. Most 300mm zooms get a little soft at the long end but this lens is razor sharp throughout its range. There is nothing else like it at this price point and if you are considering a purchase, don’t procrastinate. This is the first (D) version of this lens listed since I sold my own copy about 10 years ago – part of me says “keep it for travel” as I do miss the convenience of the small size/big IQ in comparison to my heavy APO G lenses.

 

Beyond this lens is the 100-400/5.6-6.3 APO ($200), the newer Sony 70-300 G ($350) or a vintage Minolta 300/4 APO ($600) so as far as price, size and performance go, you’ll be very happy with this lens.

 

In comparison to the “non (D)” version of the Minolta 100-300mm APO, this lens has a wider, more substantive and easier to use focus ring. The lens seems to have a nicer heft to it as well and the feel of the zoom and focus rotation is like a new lens on this item, with a deliberate resistance.

 

Furthermore, with the additional 3 electrical contacts on the lens mount, the ADI “advanced distance integration” provides for more accurate flash exposure.

 

Caps and aftermarket hood included.  

 

Minolta engineers employed a “double tele-zoom system” in the construction of this lens, resulting in an incredibly short and light lens with a 3 to 1 focal length range. Also included is a “Focus Hold” button on the lens barrel, particularly useful at longer focal lengths.


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