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Review Date
March 6, 2005
Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 1 votes
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Reviewed by
edgianella
, Expert
Price Paid
$0.00
Photography Experience
11-20 years
, Outdoor
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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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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Reviewed by
stevemark
, Expert
Price Paid
$110.00
at Ecker, Luzern
Photography Experience
21+ years
, Outdoor
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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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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Reviewed by
Hartanto
, Intermediate
, from Sydney, Australia
Price Paid
$0.00
at ebay
Photography Experience
2-5 years
, Outdoor
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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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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Reviewed by
escartieri
, Intermediate
, from Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A
Price Paid
$104.00
at Ebay
Photography Experience
0-1 years
, Fine Art
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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Review Date
July 11, 2002
Overall Rating
3 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review
1.50 of 5, 8 votes
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Reviewed by
Joakim Viding
, Intermediate
, from Sweden
Price Paid
$800.00
at Store in Caracas
Photography Experience
21+ years
, Fine Art
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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