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    Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G

    4.7
    (3 reviews)
    Mechanical: 4.9
    Focal Length
    17-35mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-22
    Mount
    Minolta A, Sony A
    Weight
    600g
    Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G is a auto focus wide angle zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Average brightness in this league Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

    Physical characteristics

    90 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. Weights 600 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.

    Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 40 months of tracked sales — pay around the $281.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $281.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $332.50
    All-time low
    $149.00
    Latest sale
    $279.00

    Best deals

    97 of 188 tracked sales (52%) closed at or under the $281.00 fair value.

    • Jun 12, 2025$149.00$-132.00 / typical
    • Jun 12, 2025$150.00$-131.00 / typical
    • Jun 12, 2025$151.00$-130.00 / typical
    • Jun 13, 2025$172.00$-109.00 / typical
    • Jun 13, 2025$173.00$-108.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length17-35mm
    Aperturef/3.5-22
    Min Focus Distance3m
    FocusingAuto Focus
    Physical
    Weight600g
    Length90.5mm
    Filter Thread77mm
    MountMinolta A, Sony A
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Camille Lefebvre4.2/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G

    Camille Lefebvre4.3/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G

    Camille Lefebvre4.7/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G?

    Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G is a camera lens with 17-35mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Minolta A, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 600g.

    What mount is the Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G compatible with?

    Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G uses a Minolta A, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G typically sells for around $149.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G a good lens?

    Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G has a community rating of 4.7/5 from 3 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA, Quantaray AF 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5.

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    Overall Rating
    4.7
    Mechanical4.9/5
    Based on 33 reviewers

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