Yourlensreview - Lens - Minolta AF 17-35 F/2.8-4 (D)

Mounts	Sony / KM A
Lensname	Minolta AF 17-35 F/2.8-4 (D)
Focallength	17 - 35 mm
Speed	F/2.8 - 4
Stabilisation	0 stops
Min. focusdistance	30 cm
Size	83.2 x 86.5 mm
Weight	440 grams
Filtersize	77 mm
Autofocus	Micromotor
Aperture blades	7 blades
Minimal aperture	F/22
Elements / groups	14 / 11
Magnification	0.19
Hood
F-stop breakdown	17mm: F/2.8 21mm: F/3.5 28mm: F/4
Other info

Overall	6,0
Performance	6,0
Build	6,0
Price	7,0

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Oxi
23-09-2006 18:24

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Pro:	It is pretty sharp stopped down and produces nice colours and contrast.
Con:	It is just a nice wide-angle walkaround but it is just too short to use it comfortably in most situations. It doesn't excell in anything.
Review:	This lens was originally available as a kit with the Konica-Minolta Dynax 7D. At first worth over €500, but later the price settled around €200-300. For that money you get alot. In landscape photography where stopping down a lens is needed, this cheap lens might be a good choice. If you want better, be prepaired to spend alot more. Sidenote: This lens has the same specifications as the Tamron 17-53/2.8-4 and this lens was also build by Tamron, but with a higher QC then the Tamron-branded lenses. Therefor this lens is generally considered better than the Tamron-version.

Build quality	Performance	Price rating	Overall	Recommended?
6	6	7	6	Yes