70-210mm f/4 aka the beercan

September 15, 2007 - 5:39 pm

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 (Sep 2007).

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)

Dyxum Review

Minolta Zoom Telephoto AF 70 210mm 14 32 Macro len Minolta Zoom Telephoto AF 70 210mm 14 32 Macro len 5 Bids US $76.00 13h 46m
Minolta Maxxum AF 70 210mm f 40 Lens CLEAN Minolta Maxxum AF 70 210mm f 40 Lens CLEAN 2 Bids US $117.49 1d 9h 56m
Minolta Maxxum BEERCAN 70 210mm f 4 AF Lens SONY N Mint Minolta Maxxum BEERCAN 70 210mm f 4 AF Lens SONY N Mint Paypal 16 Bids US $190.00 1d 21h 37m
MINOLTA Maxxum 70 210mm F4 F 4 BEER CAN Sony Alpha SLR MINOLTA Maxxum 70 210mm F4 F 4 BEER CAN Sony Alpha SLR Paypal US $209.99 2d 22h 58m
Minolta 70 210mm f 4 AF Lens Beercan for Sony Alpha Minolta 70 210mm f 4 AF Lens Beercan for Sony Alpha Paypal 1 Bid US $99.00 3d 14h 14m
Minolta 70 210mm f 4 AF Lens Sony Alpha Excellent Minolta 70 210mm f 4 AF Lens Sony Alpha Excellent Paypal 1 Bid US $99.99 3d 17h 20m
Minolta AF 70 210mm f 4 lens Beercan fits Sony MINT Minolta AF 70 210mm f 4 lens Beercan fits Sony MINT Paypal 2 Bids US $101.00 3d 19h 44m
MINOLTA MAXXUM 70 210MM F 40 AF LENS VERY GOOD COND MINOLTA MAXXUM 70 210MM F 40 AF LENS VERY GOOD COND Paypal 2 Bids US $102.50 3d 21h 23m
Minolta AF 70 210mm f 4 Lens Beer Can Minolta AF 70 210mm f 4 Lens Beer Can Paypal 4 Bids US $76.00 4d 15h 30m
Minolta AF 70 210mm f 4 Beercan Lens Sony Free Ship Minolta AF 70 210mm f 4 Beercan Lens Sony Free Ship Paypal US $264.00 4d 18h 35m
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