Original auto focus zoom lens for Minolta AF 35mm, Konica Minolta and Sony Alpha digital SLR cameras

• Original Minolta AF lens
• Handy 28-80mm zoom
• Multicoated (MC) glass
• Auto or manual focusing
• Macro close focus 0.38m
• Nicely made, in Japan
• For Minolta AF, Dynax, 
  Maxxum, Alpha 35mm
• Konica Minolta 5D 7D
• For Sony Alpha DSLR
  and SLT digital cameras
• Full frame A850 A900 A99
• Includes front/rear caps

This is an original Minolta auto focus zoom lens with multicoated glass and macro close focusing, suitable for all the company's 35mm film auto focus SLR cameras including AF, Dynax​​​​​​,​ Maxxum or Alpha models, plus Konica Minolta or Sony Alpha digital SLRs and SLTs, but doesn't directly fit NEX or other E-mount models (see below). It is in good condition with lens caps, but has a minor fault – the zoom ring only seems to goes up to around 75mm. Please see the Condition section below for more details.

This focal length range is excellent for general use, covering everything from 28mm and 35mm wide angle, through 50mm standard to 80mm short telephoto/portrait, plus of course all the settings in between. It's the ideal range to keep on your camera, suitable for a huge range of subjects. The zoom ring is large and has a rubber grip for easy handling.

On the Konica Minolta and Sony Alpha APS-C digital SLRs and SLTs this lens gives a field of view equivalent to a 42-112mm zoom, with Super SteadyShot, SteadyShot Inside or Anti-Shake technology to reduce camera shake at slow shutter speeds. This is an excellent range for portraits, glamour, fashion and many other subjects. Full frame coverage on the Sony Alpha A850, A900 and A99 models.

Focusing is automatic or manual down to 0.38m (15 inches) at all focal lengths, for a macro reproduction ratio approaching 1:4 (one quarter life size) at 75mm. The focusing ring has a milled grip, and is easy to use on manual. Automatic diaphragm and full aperture metering, compatible with all exposure and most metering modes except ADI which requires D lenses (see below). Maximum aperture is f/3.5-5.6, and the lens stops down to f/22 for maximum depth of field. As usual with Minolta AF lenses, all aperture settings are controlled from the camera body.

Multicoated (MC) glass for reduced flare against the light, with increased contrast and colour fidelity. Standard 62mm screw thread for filters and other accessories. Optical construction is ten elements in ten groups. The lens is nicely made (in Japan), measures only around 75mm (3 inches) long on the camera at its smallest settings, and a mere 215g. It has a stylish semi-matt silver finish, with black control rings.

An inexpensive zoom lens for Minolta AF, KM and Sony Alpha DSLR or SLT users.

Condition: Excellent++ (8/10), zoom fault
The lens has been checked on our film and digital cameras, the diaphragm stops down smartly and is free of oil, and AF works well. Please note that there's a minor oddity with this lens in that the zoom ring doesn't turn all the way to 80mm. This doesn't affect operation, and checking the lens on our Sony digital camera confirms that the focal length is actually 80mm at maximum zoom. The glass is very clean with no fungus, misting or other serious problems, but just some specks of dust and other tiny marks as usual, which won't affect the pictures at all. Cosmetically it has a smooth finish, clean paintwork and only normal signs of use with some scratches and scrapes here and there in the plastic finish. The front cap is slightly marked, but both fit well.

No cracks, splits or deep scratches, the filter thread is undamaged, and overall it's in good shape.
Pictures in this listing show the actual item offered for sale.
Includes Minolta front and rear lens caps