This is an exceptional macro lenses. It is well known and well respected. The 100mm focal length makes it excellent for portrait photography or macro shots where a 50mm would put you too close to the subject (e.g. insects). All high magnification macro lenses have fairly slow auto focus compared to non-macro versions. The 100mm f2.8 macro can be used for non-macro photography as long as fast focusing is not required.
There are 3 versions of this lens. The original, the RS (re-styled) and the "D" version. All are optically excellent but the newer RS and D version command slightly higher prices. The "D" version provides distance information to the camera body that can improve flash performance.
Links for reviews and current Ebay auctions for this lens below.
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| Minolta Maxxum 700si Camera & AF Macro 100 mm F/3.5 + AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 lens | |
 | $159.99 Time Remaining: 4h 4m Buy It Now for only: $199.99 Buy It Now |
| Minolta AF 100mm f/2.8 D macro lens for Sony Alpha Excellent Condition f2.8 | |
 | $499.99 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 41m Buy It Now for only: $599.99 Buy It Now |
| MINOLTA 100 mm F/2.8 D AF MACRO LENS FOR SONY DSLR EXCELLENT CONDITION!! | |
 | $475.00 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 26m Buy It Now for only: $475.00 Buy It Now |
| Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro AutoFocus Lens for Alpha and Minolta Maxxum Cameras | |
 | $798.00 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 46m Buy It Now for only: $798.00 Buy It Now |
| MINOLTA AF MAXXUM MACRO 100MM F/2.8 (32) LENS | |
 | $369.90 Time Remaining: 5d 6h 29m Buy It Now for only: $369.90 Buy It Now |
| Minolta AF Macro 100mm 1:2.8(32) Ø55mm | |
 | $444.92 Time Remaining: 5d 14h 55m |
| Minolta AF Macro 100mm 2,8 (32) | |
 | $625.00 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 36m |
| Minolta AF Macro 100mm 2,8 (32) TOP! | |
 | $519.07 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 38m |
| Knackscharfe Minolta AF Macro 100mm 2,8 (32) | |
 | $519.07 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 39m |
| Tokina AT-X 100mm 2.8 Macro Minolta/Sony digital TOP! | |
 | $413.14 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 49m |