Is there a difference in Image Quality between a $40 used Minolta D 24-105 f3.5-4.5 and a $1550 Sony 24-105 f4 G OSS lens? I did some comparison tests, using a Sony A99 with the Minolta 24-105 (upper photo), and a Sony A7IV with the Sony 24-105 (lower photo). The files are straight out of camera (SOOC) JPG.
My conclusion: The Minolta exhibits pronounced vignetting (easily corrected in post-processing). Colours are more saturated. Minolta micro-contrast is lower than the Sony's, resulting in seemingly lower contrast and hence, a lower perceived sharpness. Arguably, IQ is almost the same. I would not hesitate to use this lens for a paying job.
The Minolta 24-105 was released in 2000 for Alpha-mount Minolta Maxxum. In 2003, Minolta merged with Konica. In 2006, Sony bought Konica-Minolta. Shortly thereafter, The Minolta D 24-105 was rebadged as the Sony SAL 24-105 F3.5-4.5
L to R: Sony SAL A-mount, Sony FE-mount for mirrorless, Minolta D
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