70-210mm f/4 aka the beercan
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)
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Minolta AF Zoom 70 210mm f 4 For Maxxum Alpha |  |
8 Bids | US $102.50 | 18h 33m |
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Minolta Maxxum AF 70 210mm f 4 Lens Beercan Sony Alpha | |
15 Bids | US $175.00 | 1d 21h 29m |
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Minolta AF 70 210mm zoom lens f 4 for Sony Minolta | |
0 Bid | US $100.00 | 2d 8h 7m |
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Minolta 70 210mm f 4 AF Lens BEERCAN SONY alpha MINOLTA | |
0 Bid | US $149.00 | 2d 13h 22m |
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Minolta Maxxum Sony Alpha AF 70 210mm f 4 Lens Beercan | |
8 Bids | US $191.00 | 2d 21h 13m |
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Minolta 70 210mm f 4 AF Lens zoom macro BEER CAN | |
1 Bid | US $159.00 | 3d 16h 56m |
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Minolta AF 70 210mm f 4 Lens Sony Mount | |
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US $240.00 | 4d 10h 34m |
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NICE MINOLTA BEER CAN MAXXUM AF 70 210MM 14 LENS SONY | |
7 Bids | US $132.51 | 4d 18h 33m |
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MINOLTA MAXXUM AF ZOOM 70 210mm 14 32 CAMERA LENS NR | |
2 Bids | US $22.50 | 5d 12h 59m |
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Minolta 70 210mm f 4 AF Lens BEERCAN SONY MINOLTA | |
2 Bids | US $26.00 | 5d 19h 38m |
