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AF 35-70mm f 3.5-4.5 MZ

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Reviewed by: 

ram

( Casual)

Review Date
November 5, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

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4.67 of 5,
3 votes

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Review 1 of 4

Price Paid:  $25.00 from KEH

Summary:

My sigma 28-80 failed and I needed a lens for my niece's wedding.I first used this lens, got from my friend. The results were excellent , sharp with good contrast. A few shots were enlarged to 8"x12" and results excellent. I decided to go for it and got thro my cousin from US as the item could not be found in india.

Strengths:

Sharp,fasr autofocus in my Maxxum5. Also equally fast AF with my 800si which I got along with this lens. No apparant distorsion .

Weaknesses:

Nothing

Similar Products Used:

minolta 50/1.7; Minolta 200/4 minolta (D) 28-100/3.5-5.6 sigma 28-80

Customer Service:

No experience as not needed sofar



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Reviewed by: Camera mad
 (Expert)

Review Date
January 28, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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5.00 of 5,
1 votes

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Review 2 of 4

Price Paid:  $100.00 from eBay

Summary:

This is one of the sharpest Minolta zooms around and probably the best value. Because of the relatively short zoom range, the lens is very sharp and has no noticable distortion. Also because of the zoom range, new buyers tend to go for inferior zooms with longer coverage. That makes this lens a real bargain for those in the know.

Strengths:

Small, light, good value, sharp throughout the range, good contrast, low flare, no distortion.

Weaknesses:

Could have a longer zoom range, but that would cause distortion and softening. No metal mount but it's not been a problem.

Similar Products Used:

minolta 50mm f1.7, minolta 50mm macro, pentax 50mm f1.2, canon ef 28-105mm, minolta 28-135mm, minolta 28-80mm d,

Customer Service:

Not required for this lens, although Minolta seem to be really excellent on the occasions I have dealt with them..



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Rating
Reviewed by: Henry Garcia
 (Expert)

Review Date
October 21, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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Review 3 of 4

Price Paid:  $35.00 from Pawn shop in Sacrame

Summary:

This minolta lens includes macro to one quarter life size. Three test rolls out in the desert convinced me that autofocus cameras make picture taking that much more fun, especially on a lightweight Maxxum 5. This lens may be somewhat limiting in range, but more than makes up for it with very crisp close-ups, excellent flare control, and a very responsive autofocus. Leaving LA for the Salton Sea, I shot architecture, dunes, geologic formations, and general desert isolation landscapes. This lens performed extremely well. I will never return to the bulky equipment of decades past. Of course, the true test of a good lens is in 11 by 14 inch and up enlarging. Overall, this camera lens combination makes picture taking so simple and fun while producing superb results.

Strengths:

quick focus ability, sharp optics

Weaknesses:

none for a lens in this class

Similar Products Used:

Canon, Nikon , Pentax

Customer Service:

None required



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Rating
Reviewed by: dynax7top
 (Expert)

Review Date
May 1, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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5.00 of 5,
1 votes

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Review 4 of 4

Price Paid:  $100.00 from Store in Orlando, Fl

Summary:

The lens came with the camera and I choose it over the other consumer zooms (28-80) because of the faster aperture. The lens is gem, it looks plasticky, but is very sharp and contrasty!

Strengths:

Cheap, small, light, fast AF, great optical performance, little flare problems.

Weaknesses:

No metal bayonett, but it is NOT a big deal! Limited zoom range; that´s why I went ultimately with a M. 28-85. It is usually not supplied with a hood. Visible distortion from 35 to 50mm.

Similar Products Used:

Tamron 28-105 f/2.8; Min. 28-85 f/3.5-4.5; Tokina 35-200 f4-5.6

Customer Service:

Never needed.



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