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    Minolta AF 70-210 mm f/3.5-4.5
    Minolta AF 70-210 mm f/3.5-4.5

    Minolta AF 70-210 mm f/3.5-4.5

    70–210mm · f/3.5

    Overview

    The Minolta AF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 is a versatile telephoto zoom with good sharpness in the center, though corners are softer, especially at the long end. Build quality is typical of its era: plastic construction but durable. Autofocus is adequate but not fast. It suits budget-conscious photographers needing a lightweight, all-purpose telephoto zoom for general use, particularly on APS-C bodies where the range is more useful.