Minolta lens experts 75-300, 100-300, 100-400

[ThomasH]

I am hoping there are a few Minolta lens experts on this forum that could shed some light on these lenses. I am looking mostly at the big beercan 75-300 f4.5-5.6, restyled 75-300 f4.5-5.6, 100-300 f4.5-5.6 and 100–400 mm f4.5-6.7 lenses. I am mostly interested in image quality comparisons and aperture over focal length information. If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be most appreciated.

 

[Brazo]

Of all those lenses, none are outstanding but an apo version of the 100-400 will give half decent results. If you look on Dyxum it's a huge database if all mino lenses.

 

[pingu666]

dyxum ftw
I love the physical feel of the beercan style lenses...
got the Sony 75 300 and its a decent kit lens

 

[ThomasH]

Thanks for the replies. I just stumbled upon a rather clean ( looks like new ) restyled 75-300 today so thought why not give it a try. Fingers crossed it's good but for £30 its no biggy if not

 

[Faldrax]

I started out with the Minolta 75-300 (silver body version) - it's certainly capable of producing nice results, but like all 'budget' lenses starts to show it's weaknesses if you try more challenging situations.