Minolta 17-35 and Sony 18-50

[chorleyjeff]

Following an earlier question I decided to get an 18-70 for use on my Alpha 100.
But On second thoughts maybe a Minolta 17-35 would serve my purpose better because I could use it on my Minolta 35mm film camera.
The 17-35 is more expensive ( £225 v £79 secondhand with usual guarantees) and heavier but would the extra cost be evident in the quality of image both with the lenses at wide apertures and moderate( say f8) aperture. I guess the 17-35 would be better wide open but would appreciate any factual information please.
Cheers
Jeff

[David Kilpatrick]

If you can find one, Jessop clearance stores were disposing of the 17-35mm at £99 a go earlier this week.

David

[chorleyjeff]

There are some clearance stores within a 10 mile radius of my home. Do I have to go to the shops and rummage - the phone numbers are not on their website and I don't have a phone directory?
Cheers
Jeff

[chorleyjeff]

Found phone number by registering with a website directory and yes I do have to go there myself to rummage.
Any idea which store(s) has the 17-35 lens?
Cheers
Jeff

[Philip]

That's interesting. When I called my local clearance store (Plymouth) they told me over the phone they didn't have any, or indeed hadn't had any..............

Best wishes hunting.

Philip

[Philip]

Happened to go into Plymouth today and lurking at the bottom of a cabinet in Jessop's was a 17-35 f2.8-4. Better then that was the price - £59.99!
They are still about (I got the last one in Plymouth), but don't believe the salesperson if you telephone in, go and have a look yourself.

Good hunting.

Philip