Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8
4.0
(1 reviews)Optical: 4.0
Mechanical: 4.0
Value: 4.0
Focal Length
35-70mm
Aperture
f/3.5-4.8 (min f/22)
Mount
Minolta MC, Minolta MD
Weight
365g
Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.
Optical design
Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
68 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. Weights 365 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 purchase history
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Purchases (28)
- Jul 30, 2025$19.00
- Jul 13, 2025$67.00
- Jul 9, 2025$26.00
- Jun 30, 2025$226.00
- May 16, 2025$48.00
- May 6, 2025$144.00
- Apr 11, 2025$28.00
- Apr 11, 2025$29.00
- Apr 11, 2025$30.00
- Mar 30, 2025$29.00
- Mar 30, 2025$30.00
- Feb 11, 2025$16.00
- Nov 29, 2024$58.00
- Nov 29, 2024$59.00
- Nov 29, 2024$60.00
- Nov 16, 2024$43.00
- Nov 16, 2024$44.00
- Nov 15, 2024$58.00
- Nov 15, 2024$59.00
- Nov 15, 2024$60.00
- Sep 24, 2024$56.00
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- Sep 24, 2024$61.00
- Sep 24, 2024$62.00
- Jun 28, 2024$44.00
- May 30, 2024$59.00
Auctions (58)
- Aug 19, 2026High: $34.99 / Low: $34.99
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- May 23, 2026High: $52.80 / Low: $12.00
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- Apr 21, 2026High: $34.99 / Low: $21.90
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- Feb 28, 2026High: $12.95 / Low: $12.95
- Feb 21, 2026High: $34.99 / Low: $21.92
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- Jan 31, 2026High: $77.72 / Low: $12.95
- Jan 24, 2026High: $89.99 / Low: $12.00
- Jan 16, 2026High: $29.00 / Low: $29.00
- Jan 9, 2026High: $34.99 / Low: $34.99
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- Dec 26, 2025High: $99.99 / Low: $12.00
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- Nov 23, 2025High: $89.99 / Low: $12.00
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- Oct 10, 2025High: $34.99 / Low: $29.00
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- Sep 26, 2025High: $89.99 / Low: $12.00
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- Jul 3, 2025High: $30.00 / Low: $30.00
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- May 18, 2025High: $34.99 / Low: $21.47
- Apr 22, 2025High: $99.99 / Low: $12.00
- Mar 31, 2025High: $85.00 / Low: $12.95
- Mar 9, 2025High: $35.00 / Low: $16.00
- Feb 11, 2025High: $54.00 / Low: $27.99
- Jan 19, 2025High: $54.00 / Low: $27.00
- Jan 2, 2025High: $85.00 / Low: $14.99
- Dec 23, 2024High: $89.99 / Low: $15.00
- Dec 13, 2024High: $56.99 / Low: $27.00
- Dec 6, 2024High: $56.99 / Low: $14.99
- Nov 10, 2024High: $56.99 / Low: $15.00
- Nov 3, 2024High: $56.99 / Low: $14.99
- Oct 27, 2024High: $89.99 / Low: $12.95
- Oct 20, 2024High: $56.99 / Low: $34.99
- Oct 13, 2024High: $56.99 / Low: $25.00
- Oct 6, 2024High: $56.99 / Low: $14.99
- Sep 29, 2024High: $56.99 / Low: $12.95
- Sep 22, 2024High: $89.99 / Low: $18.00
- Sep 15, 2024High: $45.00 / Low: $25.00
- Sep 8, 2024High: $45.00 / Low: $15.00
- Sep 1, 2024High: $85.00 / Low: $45.00
- Aug 13, 2024High: $60.00 / Low: $33.00
What is the Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8?
Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 is a camera lens with 35-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.8/22, for the Minolta MC, Minolta MD mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 365g.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length35-70mm
Aperturef/3.5-4.8 (min f/22)
Min Focus Distance0.5m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight365g
Length68.5mm
Filter Thread55mm
MountMinolta MC, Minolta MD
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Carlos Morales4.0/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8?
Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 is a camera lens with 35-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.8/22, for the Minolta MC, Minolta MD mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 365g.
What mount is the Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 compatible with?
Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 uses a Minolta MC, Minolta MD mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 typically sells for around $12.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 a good lens?
Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 1 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Minolta MD ZOOM 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8?
Similar lenses include Astron 35-75mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Auto, Carl Zeiss Jena Jenazoom II MC Macro 28-85mm f/4-5, Gemini Macro 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 MC.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€34.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
4.0
Optical4.0/5
Mechanical4.0/5
Value4.0/5
Bokeh4.0/5
Usability4.0/5
Based on 2 reviewers