70-210mm f/4 aka "the beercan". The best price / performance telephoto of the classic Minolta zoom lenses. This lens was rumored to have been jointly developed with Leica. It has a constant f/4 aperture, internal zoom and internal focus. The optical qualities are excellent; sharp, good color, contrast and very nice bokeh (out of focus areas). This lens is classified as “marco” meaning that it can focus on subjects as close as 1100mm (3.6 feet) The build quality is also excellent. It no equals in its price range. Ebay prices are typically $150-$200 (2010).
When buying, do not mistake the 70-210/4 for the inferior newer versions, AF 70-210 F3.5-4.5 or AF 70-210 F4.5-5.6.
Below are links to reviews and current Ebay auctions for this lens. (Links open in a new window)
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| Quantaray AF 35 70mm F35 45 70 210mm F4 56 Twin Zoom Bonus Pack for Minolta | |
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$115.00 Time Remaining: 3h 31m Buy It Now for only: $115.00 |
| Minolta AF 70 210mm f 4 Lens Sony Minolta Mount | |
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$155.00 Time Remaining: 5h 8m |
| MINOLTA AF 70 210mm f 4 LENS BEERCAN ZOOM SONY ALPHA | |
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$265.00 Time Remaining: 5h 16m Buy It Now for only: $265.00 |
| Minolta Maxxum AF zoom 70 210mm f 4 lens | |
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$100.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 22m |
| Minolta Maxxum AF 70 210mm f4 Beercan Zoom Lens Mint Cond Minolta Sony Digital | |
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$169.95 Time Remaining: 8h 48m Buy It Now for only: $189.95 |
| Minolta fit 70 210mm f45 Macro 14 lens by Kiron | |
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$15.00 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 57m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
| Minolta Maxxum AF 70 210mm f 4 Lens Beercan | |
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$102.50 (27 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 43m |
| MINOLTA MAXXUM 70 210mm 14 AF ZOOM LENS W SHADE LENS COVERS | |
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$30.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 8h 13m |
| MINOLTA MAXXUM AF 70 210mm f4 BEERCAN ZOOM LENS SONY ALPHA A33 A35 A55 A65 A77 | |
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$215.00 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 1m Buy It Now for only: $215.00 |
| Minolta Maxxum AF Sony 70 210mm 4 Fantastic Zoom lens NICE | |
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$230.66 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 58m Buy It Now for only: $230.66 |