28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Aspherical Macro lens for Minolta AF - New Addition!

"The 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 Aspherical Macro HF is a new generation of compact standard zoom lens that retains the same 1:2 (Half Life-size) Tele-macro capabilities of its predecessor. This new lens also incorporates a Helical Focusing system for convenient use of polarizing or graduated filters. This same design also allows for a Perfect Hood to be used. This lens also utilizes a new optical design, and a ''flare-cut'' aperture, providing even better optical performance. A convenient ''Depth Scale'' is displayed on the lens barrel to help calculate Depth-of-Field. This is the most desirable lens in the 28-80mm category, and includes a Perfect Hood'' Another inexpensive lens with impressive results, a fine all-round zoom with quite good close-up performance.'' Popular Photography, January 2001"