Minolta MD Zoom 35–70mm f/3.5 Lens

Minolta MD Zoom 35–70mm f/3.5 Lens 

Mount: Minolta SR/MD Mount

The Minolta MD Zoom 35–70mm f/3.5, serial number 1178121, is a high-quality manual focus zoom lens designed for Minolta's MD-mount 35mm SLR cameras. Often regarded as one of the sharpest zoom lenses of its era, this lens offers a constant f/3.5 aperture across the zoom range and excellent optical performance, even compared to prime lenses.

It’s compact, reliable, and ideal for general-purpose photography—covering everything from wide-angle to short telephoto.

Key Features

• Focal Length: 35–70mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 (constant across all focal lengths)

• Lens Mount: Minolta SR/MD (manual focus)

• Minimum Focus Distance: 1 meter

• Optical Design: 9 elements in 8 groups

• Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22

• Focus Type: Manual

• Zoom Type: Push-pull or two-touch (depending on version)

• Filter Thread: 55mm

• Weight: Approx. 360g

What’s Included

• Minolta MD Zoom 35–70mm f/3.5 lens (Serial No. 1178121)

• Front and rear lens caps 

• Lens hood 

Condition

Used – Good Condition

• Optics: Clean glass, no haze or fungus; minimal internal dust

• Focus Ring: Smooth and accurate

• Zoom Mechanism: Functions correctly with good resistance

• Aperture Ring: Clicks positively; blades are clean and snappy

• Exterior: Light wear consistent with normal use; all markings visible

• Mount: Clean and secure