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Finally, I had time to check out my "new" old Minolta 17-35 D 2.8-4. I took some pictures in dark places and in poor lighting, and I must admit that this is a very good lens, for the money. 200 dollars is nothing wrong with this lens quality. AF works very good and fast, sharpness good too. Colour - sure it's nice Minolta colour.

Yep. Love those colors Valery. I think it is more to do with the photographer.
That's my opinion and I am sticking to it.

Sury

Valery,
I found a 17-35 Minolta lens on eBay. Is that what you meant?

Sury

sury wrote:Valery,
I found a 17-35 Minolta lens on eBay. Is that what you meant?

Sury

Minolta 17-35 has two versions - 17-35 G F3.5 (https://www.dyxum.com/lenses/detail.asp?IDLens=26)
and 17-35 D F2.8-4.0 (https://www.dyxum.com/lenses/detail.asp?IDLens=27)
And what is the difference between these lenses.
http://kurtmunger.com/super_wide_zoomid99.html
I got the Minolta 17-35 D and am very pleased with this version. So far, it works well. I paid for the lens just $ 200 СAD, then everything for this price is super.

Thank you Valery. I see one for US$170. But it said 17-35. Your original said 15-35. Hence my question.

Sury

sury wrote:Thank you Valery. I see one for US$170. But it said 17-35. Your original said 15-35. Hence my question.

Sury

Sorry, sury, It's my mistake... I already fixed it.

PS. $200 CAD = $150.88 US...

This one is coming from Korea. Free shipping. Let me keep looking then. My main interest is on the 17mm side for Milky Way shoots.

Sury

Lovely photos and I love the costumes that the girls are wearing as elves.

I believe you did great with your new lens; it's never the equipment but it's the person holding the camera and his/her eye for photography and you're one fine photographer!

Thanks for sharing and now I'll visit an old lens of mine too! Never get tired of an old friend.
Yildiz

Some night shots from a99-2 + Tamron 70-300

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Just WOW! I'm speechless…

Thanks for sharing, Valery.
Yildiz

Totally with Yildiz, Valery.

Sury

Thank you guys for the comments!

Winter

Fantastic shots Valery.

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The amount of texture captured on the dried plants is impressive …
A fine look at the plant and the capabilities of the camera.

Thanks for sharing, Valery.
Yildiz