{"product_id":"minolta-af-35-80mm-f-4-5-6-lens-for-minolta-a-used","title":"Minolta AF 35-80mm f\/4-5.6 Lens for Minolta A *USED*","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca1e21;\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and lightweight \"Standard\" zoom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable f\/4-5.6 maximum aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable Minolta A-mount AF compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose 0.4m (1.3ft) minimum focusing distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-frame 35mm film format coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated 8-pin electronic communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple 8-element in 7-group optical design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal 49mm front filter thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable plastic barrel with high portability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth mechanical zoom ring operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"text-align: center;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/8789\/1225\/files\/Red20Bar_d81539c9-b5a0-479e-b4a8-e773ed9dfa48_430x.jpg?v=1718690921#\" alt=\"Redbar\" width=\"100%\" height=\"25\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca1e21;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minolta AF 35-80mm f\/4-5.6 is a compact, lightweight standard zoom lens introduced in the early 1990s as a versatile kit lens for the Maxxum\/Dynax SLR series. Designed for portability, it covers the most essential focal lengths for everyday photography, ranging from a moderately wide 35mm—ideal for street scenes and group shots—to an 80mm portrait length. This lens is particularly noted for its \"Power Zoom\" or \"xi\" variants released alongside the xi-series cameras, though the standard AF version remains a popular, straightforward choice for film photographers who value a minimalist setup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnically, the lens features an 8-element in 7-group optical construction and uses a mechanical screw-drive autofocus system that relies on the camera body's internal motor. It has a minimum focusing distance of approximately 0.38 meters (1.25 feet) throughout the zoom range, allowing for decent close-up capabilities. The aperture diaphragm consists of 7 blades, providing a relatively smooth background blur for a variable-aperture lens. With a 49mm or 46mm filter thread (depending on the specific generation), it is easily paired with common polarizers and ND filters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the modern enthusiast, this lens is a \"sleeper\" value in the Minolta A-mount ecosystem. While it lacks the fast f\/2.8 aperture of professional \"G\" glass, it retains the classic \"Minolta color\" rendering—a warm, high-contrast look that translates beautifully to both film and digital sensors. Because it uses the standard A-mount, it is fully compatible with every Minolta AF SLR produced since 1985, as well as Sony Alpha DSLRs and (via an LA-EA adapter) Sony mirrorless cameras. Its plastic-barrel construction makes it one of the lightest lenses in the system, perfect for a \"travel-light\" kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minolta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48781645152499,"sku":"MIN-3580-ZOOM-PRE-1","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8342\/0659\/files\/773048.jpg?v=1774968266","url":"https:\/\/thepixelconnection.com\/products\/minolta-af-35-80mm-f-4-5-6-lens-for-minolta-a-used","provider":"PixelConnection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}