Minolta AF 24-105 mm  f/ 3.5-4.5 D Lens

The Minolta AF 24-105 mm  f/ 3.5-4.5 D lens is a modification of the Minolta 24-85, including 3 new aspherical lenses. It is a good choice as a travel zoom lens.

Pros: very fast focusing, accurate color rendering, compact size, good sharpness from 35 to 50 mm and at f/5.6.

Cons: distortion at 24 mm, sharp at 70-105 mm only after stopping down to f/6.3, inaccurate AF at 105 mm, average bokeh.

• Full frame and APS-C: for FF APS-C equivalent: 36-157.5mm
• Length changes when focusing: no
• Filter rotation: no
• Length changes when zooming: yes
• Dimensions (diameter x length):71 mm х 69 mm
• Delivery kit:front and rear caps, user's manual.
• Fit and finish: from average to good
• Max. magnification:0.18x

The Minolta AF 24-105 mm  f/ 3.5-4.5 D is a rather good casual kit lens.

• Examples of photos
• test

• Test By The Popular Photography Staff February 2001 (views: 581)

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