100mm f/2.8 RS
“Restyled” Macro Lens
One of Minolta’s Sharpest
& Finest Lenses
Mint Minus Condition
Here is a
lens I don’t come across too often. This Minolta 100mm RS macro lens is a real
classic – heavy duty build, fantastic optics and true 1:1 image reproduction,
plus the modern styling of the second-generation Minolta lenses and subsequent
Sony models which this is the predecessor for. Sony of course made the rebadged,
RS replacement, and retailed it at $749 US.
This Sony
Alpha mount lens will require an adapter for use with E mount camera bodies.
I’d
categorize the lens as being in mint minus
condition. (S/N 202032xx). It is in
very nice cosmetic condition with just some minor wear to the barrel enamel and
focus limiter switch consistent with light, gentle use.
The grip is
clean, reconditioned and shows minimal, if any wear. The stainless mount is
unmarked and focus limiter switch performs as it should.
Most
importantly, the optics are flawless. Crystal clear glass, no fungus/haze, no
blemishes or scratches, nada.
The aperture
is oil free and snappy. Importantly, the focus action on this lens is smooth
and easy.
If you are a
fan of vintage Minolta AF lenses and are in the market for a true 100mm Macro,
you'll find nothing nicer on eBay than this model lens, especially when you
look at the price of a new Sony model.
Both
original caps included, in nice condition.
This lens has always
been regarded as one of Minolta’s sharpest offerings – not great for portraits,
as it is terribly unforgiving in its resolution…but for macro, where you want
sharpness and detail, this lens delivers. A variable aperture from f/2.8 to
f/32 gives maximum depth of field control and a focus limiter speeds focus.
On the Photozone.de site, users score it 4.6 out of 5 and on Dyxum.com, it receives 4.92 out of 5.
Canadian Ebay delivery times are not accurate. Expect delivery
in 2 - 8 days. US delivery in 7 - 14 days.
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