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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. :)

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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. :)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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! :D

Thanks for sharing and now I'll visit an old lens of mine too! :) Never get tired of an old friend.
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Some night shots from a99-2 + Tamron 70-300
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Just WOW! I'm speechless…

:) Thanks for sharing, Valery.
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Totally with Yildiz, Valery.

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Thank you guys for the comments! :)
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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.
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