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Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens For Minolta Maxxum/Sony A-Mount (AS-IS)

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Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens For Minolta Maxxum/Sony A-Mount (AS-IS) - Main image
$13.97 $19.95 In stock

Category: SLR Interchangeable Lenses

NOTE: This item is being sold AS-IS and may not be returned or exchanged. Item is untested.

The Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 is a full-frame standard to short telephoto zoom lens built for Minolta’s A-mount SLR system. Covering a focal range from 28mm to 85mm with a variable maximum aperture, it spans a practical everyday shooting range from moderate wide-angle through short telephoto suited to travel, portrait, and general-purpose photography. The variable maximum aperture runs from f/3.5 at the wide end to f/4.5 at full extension, and autofocus is handled via the camera body’s focus drive system, consistent with Minolta A-mount lens operation. A macro setting provides closer minimum focusing capability than standard zoom operation allows, extending its versatility for tighter subject work. Compatible with Minolta A-mount film SLR bodies, and also functions on Sony Alpha A-mount DSLR and SLT bodies given the shared mount lineage between the two systems.

– 28-85mm standard to short telephoto zoom focal range
– Variable f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture
– Minolta A-mount compatibility
– Autofocus via camera body drive system
– Macro setting for closer minimum focusing distance
– Compatible with Minolta A-mount film SLR bodies
– Compatible with Sony Alpha A-mount DSLR and SLT bodies
– Practical everyday and travel zoom option

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Julian L. ★★★★★

The AS-IS listing made me nervous, but the zoom ring is smooth and the full-frame range is exactly what I needed for portraits. Arrived dusty but after a quick wipe, the glass looks clean—fingers crossed it works, though it’s a gamble I’m willing to take.

Zoe A. ★★★★★

The 28-85mm range is perfect for everything from landscapes to portraits on my Maxxum, and the full-frame coverage is a nice bonus for an untested lens. I took a chance on the AS-IS condition, but the glass looks clean and the zoom ring moves smoothly. Definitely a solid walk-around lens for the pri

James Z. ★★★★★

Bought this untested zoom for my old Minolta body, and it actually works great—the 28-85mm range covers everything from landscapes to portraits. Focus feels smooth, and for the as-is price, it’s a steal if you’re willing to take a chance.