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Minolta 85mm f/1.4G (D) AF Lens Review: A Classic Telephoto

One of the best high-speed short teles ever.

By The Popular Photography Staff | Published Dec 17, 2008 7:02 AM EST

Minolta 85mm f/1.4G (D) AF Lens Review: A Classic Telephoto

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