Photoclubalpha

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

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

David

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

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

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

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