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Minolta AF 35-70/3.5-4.5
Minolta AF 70-210/4.5-5.6
Minolta AF 100-300/4.5-5.6 xi
Minolta AF 100-300/4.5-5.6
Sony Alpha DT 55-200/4-5.6 SAM
Minolta AF 75-300/4.5-5.6 (D)
Minolta/Konica Minolta/Sony Alpha camera bodies

Lens tech data for Minolta AF 35-70/3.5-4.5

	General

	Name	Minolta AF 35-70/3.5-4.5
	Mount type	A-mount
	Release year	1993
	Status	discontinued
	Manufacturer's order code	2652-100
	Aperture
	Minimum aperture	22-32
	Aperture blades	7
	Optical construction
	Elements/groups	7/7
	Minimum focus distance?	50 cm
	Maximum magnification	1:6.6 (0.15×)
	Focus design?	front
	Features
	AF drive	in-body motor
	D function	no
	Lens buttons	–
	Focus range limiter	–
	Tripod mount	–
	Other features	distance scale
	Dimensions and weight
	Minimum length [mm]?	63.0
	Maximum length [mm]?	77.0
	Maximum diameter [mm]?	68.5
	Filter diameter [mm]/type	49/front
	Weight [g] nominal/net/gross?	220/unknown/235
	Hood
	Hood mount	bayonet
	Hood shape	round
	Hood part number	6643-810
	Movements
	Filter rotates when focusing	yes
	Filter rotates when zooming	no
	Length changes when focusing	yes
	Length changes when zooming	yes
	Focus ring rotates in AF mode	yes
	Construction and accessories
	Color	black
	Weather sealing	no
	Mount material	polycarbonate
	Standard accessories	front cap, rear cap, hood
	Optional accessories	–
	Misc
	Lens ID	5
	Comments	–
	Reviews	–
	Related lenses	Minolta AF 35-70/3.5-4.5 II