Konica Minolta AF 35-105mm f 3.5-4.5 35mm Zoom
Konica Minolta AF 35-105mm f 3.5-4.5 35mm Zoom
USER REVIEWS
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[Mar 06, 2005]
edgianella
Expert
Strength:
little, not so heavy, good quality lens, contrasty,
Weakness:
Work with special effects filter quite annoying. 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. Customer Service Not needed until now. Similar Products Used: Sigma 28/200mm zoom. |
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[Dec 02, 2004]
stevemark
Expert
Strength:
small, lightwight
Weakness:
Vignetting, resolution 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 Customer Service not needed Similar Products Used: Minolta AF 28-85mm (old series, full-metal) Minolta AF 28-135mm (old series, full-metal) |
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[Jan 29, 2004]
Hartanto
Intermediate
Strength:
Built quality Lens quality Cheap on 2nd Market Light, perfect for travel.
Weakness:
None that I could think of. 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... Customer Service None needed Similar Products Used: Minolta 28-70 f2.8 G |
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[Apr 02, 2003]
escartieri
Intermediate
Strength:
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.
Weakness:
Wish the front doesn't move when autofocus - which in turn makes filters hard to use, other than that, A great lens to have!! 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. Customer Service No need as of yet. 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. |
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[Jul 11, 2002]
Joakim Viding
Intermediate
Strength:
Small and good range. Maybe ok for paper prints.
Weakness:
Not that sharp. No magic. Slow and noisy. 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. Similar Products Used: Nikon 28-105 3,5-4,5 |
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[Jan 17, 2002]
JimAitken
Intermediate
Strength:
Very small and compact.
Weakness:
Rotating front focus barrel makes using special effect filters awkward. If you are looking for a versatile lens to stay on your camera for most of the time whilst not being too bulky, then this is the lens to have. I use this lens on a 5xi and have had some great results. It is very small in size for it''s range. Colour rendition, contrast and clarity is excellent. Customer Service none required. Similar Products Used: MAF 35-70(f4), MAF 28-80, Sigma 60-200 |