{"product_id":"minolta-af-100-300mm-f-4-5-5-6-xi-lens-a-mount-excellent-with-hood","title":"Minolta AF 100–300mm f\/4.5–5.6 Xi Lens A‑Mount – Excellent with Hood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minolta AF 100–300mm f\/4.5–5.6 Xi is a compact telephoto zoom designed for Minolta A‑mount and fully compatible with Sony A‑mount DSLR and SLT bodies. Featuring Minolta’s Xi power‑zoom system, it offers smooth, motor‑driven zooming across a versatile telephoto range. The lens delivers good sharpness, pleasing colour and reliable autofocus performance, making it suitable for wildlife, sports, travel and general telephoto work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Excellent\u003cbr\u003eFully tested and working. Optics are clean with no haze, fungus or separation. Autofocus is accurate and smooth, and the Xi power‑zoom operates correctly throughout the range. Barrel shows minimal signs of use. Hood and caps are in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinolta AF 100–300mm f\/4.5–5.6 Xi lens\u003cbr\u003eLens hood\u003cbr\u003eFront and rear caps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100–300mm Xi is a popular choice among Minolta enthusiasts thanks to its compact size, broad telephoto reach and distinctive Xi motorised zoom system. Its compatibility with both Minolta and Sony A‑mount bodies ensures continued demand. Excellent examples with hood included remain desirable for collectors and practical shooters alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100–300mm telephoto zoom range\u003cbr\u003eMinolta Xi motorised zoom system\u003cbr\u003eMinolta A‑mount\u003cbr\u003eGood sharpness and contrast\u003cbr\u003eAccurate autofocus performance\u003cbr\u003eCompact and lightweight design\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for wildlife, sports and travel photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSEO Optimised Keywords\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinolta AF 100–300mm\u003cbr\u003eMinolta Xi zoom lens\u003cbr\u003eSony A‑mount compatible lens\u003cbr\u003e100–300mm f\/4.5–5.6 Xi\u003cbr\u003eMinolta A‑mount telephoto\u003cbr\u003eVintage Minolta AF lens\u003cbr\u003eA‑mount telephoto zoom\u003cbr\u003eMinolta 100–300mm\u003cbr\u003eSony A‑mount zoom lens\u003cbr\u003eMinolta Xi series lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52438061384022,"sku":null,"price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP0585_b3660ac8-c231-4663-8c85-23d00b2c2fab.jpg?v=1782203696","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/minolta-af-100-300mm-f-4-5-5-6-xi-lens-a-mount-excellent-with-hood","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}