Sony SAL-100M28 - Lente 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofoco

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

So far I'm having a lot of fun with this lens. It is very sharp and give true 1:1 macros. It is rather hard to use, but that's just the nature of the beast. I've found that I really need to use a tripod and remote release for the most clarity. Build feels very solid and the weight is nice. Auto focus is slow and rather loud. It would be nice if they did this with SSM. But no complaints here. Just having fun.

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

Excellent lens!

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

This is an old design by Minolta improved by Sony.
The lens itself is very smooth, although it does have the typical noise from the screw transmission, not found on the more recent counterparties. Still as in any Macro, SSM motors are not very usefull, and all the quatilies of this breed make this particular lens very attracting.

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

a great lens - I only use the manual focus, but the auto-focus has a way to limit itself to either end of the focus range to speed up focus.
seems quite sharp

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

many years ago i had a 100mm macro lens for my Minolta 202 and it was my favorite lens. now i have an a850 Sony and have the 100mm macro lens back...it is already my favorite one...and i have CZ 24-70mm zoom and 70-200mm zoom lenses. i think the fixed focus lens must be better and sharper at least as far as i can tell...i am NJoying the macro part a lot and like going from telephoto to macro...this will be on my camera most of the time. i really like it and it is lighter too.

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

Incredible macros. Very sharp lens, great detail. One of my favorite lens. Using on a a580.

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

Great lens all around.

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

Very sharp lens~~

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

I'm an amature photographer, and plan to use this a lot. So far the weather has prohibited me from trying it out very much, but I'm impressed with what I've tried. I can't wait to use it to its full potential.

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

Great quality lens for portraits and Macro photography

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

I'm very pleased with this purchase so far. I use it for close-ups and macro photography....I was surprised on how sharp and smooth the images appear. The versatility in shooting closeness is outstanding....you can get extremely close, or not, depending on the size and what you want to show of your subject. It leaves you with total freedom!

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

great use today after the ice rain, leaves covered with ice, fantastic.

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

This is currently my favorite lens. The lens focuses quickly and gives sharp pictures.

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

Beautiful pictures every time

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

As I am new to macro photography, I read the reviews about it and after only using it for one weekend, I am absolutely amazed at the sharpness and clarity. I started of with small flowers and the lens recorded spider webs that I could not see with my eyes.

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

This lens, installed on a Minolta Maxxum 7D, allows any shot, from extreme macro closeups to 100MM in virtually all lighting conditions, is the new prize in my collection.

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

This lens makes me proud. It's very sharp, and it focuses quickly and accurately. It's acceptably sharp at f2.8, but at f5.6 through f11 the lens just sings. The construction is robust, and the balance on my A850 is pleasing. I do not regret having paid a little extra for this lens over the aftermarket offerings.

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

I initiated the first tests in the garden and photos of plants and small insects. Later for family pictures of and finally in one mini studio "still" macro photos.
Fast ande excellent focus also in situation of low lights the shortness and average distance

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

I realized how many photos of flowers I was trying to take and decided to get this lens. I do not regret that decision. I actually like the focus ring on the sony and the feel of the action in manual mode. On the Sony A700 (and I believe the A100 too) you can set the focus hold button to be Depth of Field preview which is very helpful. There is not much to be done about the sometimes hunting focus because of the lens design, and flowers aren't going anywhere fast. Manual mode is fast enought for insects in flight. The image quality is amazing-sharp as a tack. I knew the Minolta 100mm 2.8 macro had a big following and counted on what seems to be the same design under the Sony name to be just as good or better. I think it is.

Comments about Sony SAL-100M28 100mm f/2.8 AF Macro Autofocus Lens:

The lens handles well and does what it says.