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Konica Minolta Maxxum 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Lens For Minolta

4.8244 product ratings

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Price:

$12.99

+ $25.00 shipping

Estimated delivery Wed, Dec 18 - Fri, Dec 20

Returns:

30 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping.

Condition:

Used

Poor appearance. Appearance is good. ■ Appearance. tiny scuffs from normal use. Excellent+++++. Pre-owned, heavy signs of use. It works properly. (However, the optics are as described above. ).

About this product

Product Information

The Konica Minolta AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lens is an autofocus option that was produced by Minolta in the 1980s. It was made to be used with the Maxxum line of 35-millimeter SLR cameras. This autofocus zoom lens can be used on a body with an A mount, and it is a great choice for everyday, all-purpose photography.This sturdy lens is built almost entirely of metal and glass. It offers a heavy, solid assembly. The component has a diameter of 2.7 inches and a weight of around 17.5 ounces. The housing has a satin black coloring that is typical of Minolta products of the time, and it makes a very sharp addition to your gear. Inside the housing, there are 13 glass elements in 10 groups. The optics are multicoated, which improves light transmission and helps to protect the surfaces from scratches and abrasions. Seven straight blades define the aperture of this lens. The minimum f-stop you can choose is f/22-29.These lenses can be used with either full-frame or APS-C models. Their APS-C equivalent is 42-127 millimeters. The angle of view that you will see with a full-frame camera ranges between 75 and 29 inches. With an APS-C camera, the angle of view is 50 to 19 inches. The autofocus zoom function is very smooth and accurate, corresponding smoothly with the markings on the housing. The maximum magnification that you can achieve with these lenses is .12x, and the minimum focal distance is 2.6 feet. However, these lenses have an unusual macro option. When you flip the macro switch, it turns off the autofocus function. This lets you manually focus up to 28mm from your subject with a magnification of 0.25x.The body length of this Minolta AF model changes when you are targeting and zooming in either autofocus or manual focus mode. The focus ring turns in autofocus, and the filter ring turns in either mode. The rotating 55-millimeter filter ring means that you can use any filters of that size, like the UV type, that do not need to be in a particular orientation to work. Manual sharpness focusing of this lens is very efficient as it only takes about one-third of a rotation to go from close-up to infinity. Once you have the settings just right, the ring tension of this well-built assembly will make sure they stay where you put them. Focal lengths of 28mm, 35, 50, 77, and 85mm are marked on the housing of this model. If you enjoy using infrared black-and-white film, you will appreciate that there are five IR marks to correspond to these focal lengths. These let you easily make the adjustments you need to get great results from IR film.The mechanical specifications of this quality lens allow it to produce the rich, lush colors that Minolta lenses are known for. The Minolta Maxxum 28-85mm f/3.5-45 model gives your pictures sharpness and bright colors at lower zoom settings and softer effects at the higher settings. These variations across the magnification range are particularly suited to creating beautiful effects in portraits, macro, and landscape photos.

Product Identifiers

Brand
Konica Minolta
MPN
2552-610
UPC
0043325431319
eBay Product ID (ePID)
101735773

Product Key Features

Mount
A-mount
Focal Length
Zoom, 28-85mm
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5-4.5
Type
Wide Angle, Telephoto
Focus Type
Auto & Manual, Zoom

Dimensions

Weight
17.31 Oz

Additional Product Features

Aperture
F/3.5-4.5
Compatible Brand
Minolta
Additional Tech Characteristics
Af
Diameter
2.7in
Focal Length (mm)
28-85mm
Series
Konica Minolta Maxxum
Camera Type
SLR
Camera Technology
Film, Digital
Product Line
Konica Minolta Maxxum

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item 1 Minolta Maxxum 28-85mm F3.5-4.5 with Sony/Minolta A Mount
$26.75
+$7.75 shipping
item 2 **Very Good** Minolta AF 35-105mm F/ 3.5-4.5 For Sony A-Mount From Japan 737461
$12.99
+$25.00 shipping
item 3 Minolta Maxxum 28-85mm F3.5-4.5 with Sony/Minolta A Mount
$29.75
+$8.75 shipping
item 4 Minolta Maxxum 28-85mm F3.5-4.5 with Sony/Minolta A Mount
$31.75
+$7.75 shipping
item 5 Minolta MAXXUM AF ZOOM 28-85mm f3.5-4.5
$29.99
+$9.95 shipping
item 6 Minolta Maxxum AF 28-85mm F3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens with caps and manual - NICE!!
$31.70
+$12.66 shipping
item 7 Minolta Maxxum AF 28-85mm 1:3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens For Minolta/Sony A Mount Cameras D
$35.00
+$10.00 shipping
item 8 @SakuraDo Camera@ Excellent @ Minolta AF Zoom 28-85mm f3.5-4.5 Macro Sony A Lens
$27.00
+$20.00 shipping
item 9 @SakuraDo Camera@ Excellent @ Minolta AF Zoom 28-85mm f3.5-4.5 Macro Sony A Lens
$27.00
+$20.00 shipping
item 10 Minolta Maxxum AF 28-85mm 1:3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens For Minolta/Sony A Mount Cameras
$42.98
+$12.95 shipping
item 11 Minolta Maxxum 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Lens For Minolta w/Priz 55mm skylight (1A)
$59.95
Free shipping
item 12 Minolta AF 28-85mm F3.5-4.5 First Model As-Is w/Hood [1045749]
$25.00
+$37.00 shipping
item 13 28-85MM 28-85/3.5-4.5 MINOLTA MAXXUM/SONY ALPHA AF, 5 CONTACTS/163874
$50.00
item 14 Minolta AF 28-85mm F3.5-4.5 RS for Minolta/Sony "Good" w/Case [17202716]
$40.00
+$37.00 shipping
item 15 Minolta AF 28-85mm F3.5-4.5 First Model [42108845]
$40.00
+$37.00 shipping
item 16 Minolta AF 28-85mm F3.5-4.5 RS "Good"
$60.00
+$37.00 shipping
item 17 Konica Minolta 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Lens For Minolta sony a [Exc] w/ Hood Filter
$70.00
+$30.00 shipping
item 18 [EX+++] Minolta AF Zoom 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 for Maxxum Sony Alpha A Mount Japan
$79.99
+$29.00 shipping
item 19 Minolta Maxxum 28-85mm F3.5-4.5 with Minolta/Sony A Mount
$24.99
item 20 Minolta Maxxum 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Lens For Minolta IOB
$46.27

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5 out of 5 stars
by pt_crusier_2002May 02, 2019
Top favorable review
Minolta Maxxum classic lens in todays digital world.
Minolta Maxxum classic lens in todays digital world. With digital camera prime and zoom lenses for digital cameras costing more than the camera body itself it is nice to see that vintage and classic lenses from Minolta film cameras with auto focus "A" mount can still be used on todays Sony camera at a fraction of the cost while getting great lenses that are both fast primes and zooms. Todays Pro series of lenses sell for top dollars for the casual photographers or those on a budget wanting pro quality lens the Minolta Maxxum series of lens provide a welcome way of expanding the lenses range from wide to telephoto at reasonable with little to no trade of in image quality. and features.The Lenses I own for use on my Sony a-55 SLT digital camera are the Minolta Maxxum 50 mm f 1.7, 28-70 macro,35-85, the 80-200 zoom, 100-300 zoom all great film lenses purchased on E-bay at low prices in todays high prices world.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
3 out of 5 stars
by susannah210Jan 25, 2017
Top critical review
Budget lens
This lens can't compare to the minolta 24-105 for sharpness. It does excel at avoiding the heavy vignette of the 24-105. It is so cheap that it might be a good lens for a hiking trip or something where you don't want to bring your best glass. It is also smaller and lighter.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
5 out of 5 stars
by szatkoroOct 17, 2011
Get them if you can.
I am not a professional photographer but I would advise all owners of Sony Alpha DSLR to seek and obtain old Maxxum lenses especially 1st gen. It shows great foresight on part of Sony to keep Minolta amount and design Alpha’s to accept old lenses. Which perform better than ones that come with DSLR i.e. like mine 18-55mm SAM. That was the main reason I decided to buy Alpha. Sony has Zeiss lenses and if money is no object than by all means get them. Had previous life experience with Zeiss on old Praktica camera and lenses made then in DDR – unbeatable quality. I got my 1st gen Maxxum when it came out and quickly traded stock 50mm lens for what I think should be called ‘mini beercan’ 35-70mm, later got 2nd gen ‘beercan’ 70-210mm. Both great lenses and both produce amazing pictures. In retrospect I should have gotten ‘secret handshake’. Well, there is eBay for that and I will be looking for a deal. This one, I call ‘medium beercan’ 28-85mm it is extremely versatile and build like a tank – metal parts and glass lenses. Some minor inconveniences of old design are easily compensated by quality of images. Sony should get those designs out of mothball and they will have sure hit on their hands. it is old and, surpirse, it is better than new.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by oE12DZ7JTpm@Del...Apr 05, 2012
Phenomenal lens for the money; BUY ONE!
As the very happy owner of a Sony A-850 full frame DSLR (and happy also with my Sony A-700), I wanted to take advantage of its ability to accommodate first generation Konica-Minolta lenses, which are, in a word, "superb." The 28-25mm f/3.5-4.5 is a beauty, providing tack-sharp images from end-to-end with stunning, true-to-life colors. In addition, the zoom range is ideal for just about 70% of my image-making applications (landscape/portraiture). My near-mint copy of this excellent lens is built like a tank (all metal!)and therefore has a nice "heft" to it. I must point out, however, that the weight of the lens perfectly complements the A-850 body, as though the two were made one for the other! On my APSC sensored Sony A-700, the lens' zoom range effectively becomes 42mm-127mm: a rather oddball range, yes, but certainly useable for many applications (portraiture immediately come to mind). Again, the sharpness (I utilize 100% crops often) and - particularly - the COLORS are simply outstanding! For the money, I doubt that there is another lens "out there" with this zoom range that can match this one! Get one! You'll be happy you did!Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by mingzdadDec 01, 2010
Great walking around lens for a song
Since I bought this lens to replace the 18-70mm kit lens, I have not taken this lens off my Sony A200 camera.The color and quality of the optics are far superior than my kit lens. This is a heavy all metal lens not plastic and weighs more than a pound so their is more weight to carry around. The only drawback for this lens is that if you are using DSLR with APSC sensor, this lens will become a 42-127.5mm for the Sony. On the low end, 42mm is not wide enough for Landscape pictures in some situation. The lens is cleaned and free of any scratches, mold and dust. It does not come with front and rear lens caps. The lens hood it comes with is for the 29-100mm Minolta lens and it very loose and does not stay on very well. There are 2 nicks with metal exposed on the front screw threads, but that is okay since I can hide them when using a UV filter. Overall, this is a good deal for $65 including shipping and I got it in 2 days.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by wrx24Oct 10, 2008
Very sharp Gem!!!
I just got this lens a couple of days ago, have to say this lens is as good as everyone says it is. This lens has a good zoom range, nice f4- f4.5 range (f3.5 is only available from the 24mm to 28mm range), and when you stop it down to f5.6 to f7.1 you still get a good, sharp results. The only thing I don't like is that you can't get too close to the object yr trying to shoot, would have loved a macro feature on this lens. Either way, I would definitely purchase this lens as it is a great value ( I paid less than $100) and a great lens! I used this site www.dyxum.com to do my research on this lens, and anyone wanting to research Minolta lenses should do the same.
5 out of 5 stars
by boogiefeathersNov 09, 2008
Minolta 24-85mm 3.5
I bought this lens to fill a gap in my wide range zoom coverage. It's aperture maxima are F3.5 @ 24, F4 from 25 to about 43 and F4.5 from 44 to 85. It is a sharp lens. Sharpest above F5.6 above 70mm. Wide open it is sharper stepped down once. Nice bokeh and very good build. I haven't regularly got CA or flare from the lens, but that happens with many lenses when you let direct sunligtht or strong light/dark contrast in the frame. I like the lens. It works well for the price and looks good o the camera. It was a good buy. i would recommend it.
5 out of 5 stars
by aVLRQHgVREa@Del...Mar 19, 2012
essentinal sony/minolta alpha lens!
i shoot sony dslr and minolta slr. for some time-my primary lens has been a minolta alpha 35-70 f4 zoom-macro at 70mm. the sharp tack quality is outstanding. I regard the minolta alpha 28-85 as an F4, quality is also outstanding. i was at first confused as to why the two lenses were so close, until i used the macro on the 28-85. on this lens, the macro is set at 28mm. wide angle. they compliment each other. in one, a wide angle macro; the other near tele. at these value prices-to have each in my bag is fantastic. absolute flexibility. regarding minolta lenses: the minolta md/mc rokkor is sony's secret weapon. the quality of the glass and construction are incredible. quick aquistion in af; in manual-the reponse is smooth and fluid. for myself-any minolta alpha md/mc lens that fit my system is awesome. highly reccomend. final thought. i am finding that ebay is a quality trading site-rather than a mere clearence center. the respect shown to the buyer is reflected in the character of the seller. i am convinced this is a marketplace of honest sincerity. to every merchant from whom i bought, you have made me a better photographer. to anyone seeking gear- let this be your firdt choice,,,thank you. lawoakRead full review
5 out of 5 stars
by petasoSep 07, 2011
Great lens
I got mint 1985 Minolta, I m really please with the performance of the lens. IT is really sharp. It became me walk around lens on my A55, it is a little bit on heavy side However it is well built like a tank. Do not believe about what everyone else said about macro I think they may not know how to use it, I find it really useful, I can get close as much as 3"-4" with the crystal clear picture but I got to use manual. Moreover this lens is much better in close range like around 800mm according to Dyxum.com compare the old one 28-135 for 1500mm.It worth every penny,
5 out of 5 stars
by rR-KyWWZSe6@Del...Mar 08, 2011
Minolta MD 28-85mm Zoom (Manual Focus)
I had to repair the lens even though it was listed and sold as EX condition. The guide pins were loose and just about falling out. Disassembled and moved pins one over each and tightened. By moving them, the plastic guide is not worn so much in there new locations and the lens tightens up nicely. Tested it, and still need to rotate the front element slightly to get infinity focus spot on. Otherwise, a great lens and happy to have it. Glass is clean and provideds excellent shots. Best zoom for snap shots and walking around. Resolution and sharpness equals 35mm prime and the other focal ranges are close enough for me to primes to use this lens when I can't decided on a prime.

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Minolta Maxxum classic lens in todays digital world.

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Phenomenal lens for the money; BUY ONE!

Great walking around lens for a song

Very sharp Gem!!!

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essentinal sony/minolta alpha lens!

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