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AF 35-105mm f 3.5-4.5

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Reviewed by: 

edgianella

( Expert)

Review Date
March 6, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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4.00 of 5,
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Review 1 of 6

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:

I have a Minolta Dynax 7700i with 35/105 mm zoom lens, I can tell this lens is quite good and results with negative films and slides films are okay. I have really made some nice portraits (20 x 30 cm)both 80mm and 105mm.

Strengths:

little, not so heavy, good quality lens, contrasty,

Weaknesses:

Work with special effects filter quite annoying.

Similar Products Used:

Sigma 28/200mm zoom.

Customer Service:

Not needed until now.



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Reviewed by: 

stevemark

( Expert)

Review Date
December 2, 2004

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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Review 2 of 6

Price Paid:  $110.00 from Ecker, Luzern

Summary:

I bought this lens to replace my old, heavy-metal Minolta AF 28-85 since I thougt i'd match better between my 20mm and 200mm prime lenses. The image-quality however was not that good (not to compare with the 28-85mm), especially wide open (vignetting) it's useless for slide photography. Not recommended for serious use. PS the old version (longer, full metal) is said to be much better

Strengths:

small, lightwight

Weaknesses:

Vignetting, resolution

Similar Products Used:

Minolta AF 28-85mm (old series, full-metal) Minolta AF 28-135mm (old series, full-metal)

Customer Service:

not needed



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Reviewed by: Hartanto
 (Intermediate)

Review Date
January 29, 2004

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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Review 3 of 6

Price Paid:  $0.00 from ebay

Summary:

Bring this lens with me for UK trip on Dec/Jan, took 10 rolls of films... It is a very sharp lens yet very light and compact, Macro function is useful. Very sharp at all f-stops...

Strengths:

Built quality Lens quality Cheap on 2nd Market Light, perfect for travel.

Weaknesses:

None that I could think of.

Similar Products Used:

Minolta 28-70 f2.8 G

Customer Service:

None needed



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Reviewed by: escartieri
 (Intermediate)

Review Date
April 2, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

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Review 4 of 6

Price Paid:  $104.00 from Ebay

Summary:

I have the Minolta AF 35-105mm f2.5-4.5 with the macro switch (no longer available on Maxxum lens). This is a really great lens for any photographer who is serious into photography. This is a must have for wide angle to portrait and with the Macro switch, you can get any close-ups you want to. I really love the lens for the compact size and great medium weight. The metal feel is really great and no longer made in newer Maxxum lenses. Feels great like a Rolex or a Mercedes brand of things. The pictures are sharp and clearer that my other lenses - Sigmas and Quantaray. I highly recommend this lens for it's cost and the work it gives. Get it while they last at a great price. I think I will buy a second just in case.

Strengths:

I like the Macro switch and the pictures it takes - very clear and sharper than other lenses. Made out of metal and very durable and medium weight. The cost is also great.

Weaknesses:

Wish the front doesn't move when autofocus - which in turn makes filters hard to use, other than that, A great lens to have!!

Similar Products Used:

Minolta AF 50mm F/1.7, Minolta AF 50mm F/1.4 (great lens also), Sigma AF 28-80mm macro, Sigma 70-300mm.

Customer Service:

No need as of yet.



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Reviewed by: Joakim Viding
 (Intermediate)

Review Date
July 11, 2002

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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1.50 of 5,
8 votes

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Review 5 of 6

Price Paid:  $800.00 from Store in Caracas

Summary:

I was travelling in south america('92) when my old Pentax ME Super broke down(waterdamage). I bought a Minolta Dynax 8000i and this zoom. Short after that I quit photography because my new camera was nothing compared to my old Pentax. One year ago a got a used 50mm minolta prime (1,7) and I realized that it wasn't such a bad camera after all. In fact it has become a favourite. But the zoom still not impress me.

Strengths:

Small and good range. Maybe ok for paper prints.

Weaknesses:

Not that sharp. No magic. Slow and noisy.

Similar Products Used:

Nikon 28-105 3,5-4,5



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