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    Minolta AF 17-35 mm f/ 2.8-4 D
    Minolta AF 17-35 mm f/ 2.8-4 D

    Minolta AF 17-35 mm f/ 2.8-4 D

    17–35mm · f/2.8–4

    Overview

    The Minolta AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 D is a lightweight, solidly built wide-angle zoom with a metal mount and good manual focus ring. Optically, it delivers decent sharpness when stopped down to f/5.6 or beyond, but corners are soft at the wide end and wide open. Distortion, vignetting, and flare are notable weaknesses, especially at 17mm. The autofocus is described as clumsy and noisy. It suits photographers seeking an affordable, compact full-frame wide zoom who can work around its limitations, particularly on APS-C where better alternatives exist.