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walter g
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 Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 11:59 pm Post subject: Minolta MD 35-70 f3.5 |
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walter g wrote:
Really quick shipping,I got the lens today.  It's the Minolta 35-70 3.5 macro lens. I bought it off the bay with a very fuzzy pic, but an excellent discription.It has the correct hood with it. It came in a Tamron case that is marked L-13 on the bottom, and is a perfect fit for this lens with the hood on.
I think near mint would be an accurate discription of the lens. I paid USD $17.50 + $11 for shipping. I will try to make time for test pictures tomorrow if the rain stops.
I will post pictures of the lens later tonight.
Please feel free to post any pics from your Minolta or Leica 35-70 on this thread.
Edited. Picture of lens added.
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Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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Excalibur
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| Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:17 am Post subject: Re: Minolta MD 35-70 f3.5 |
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Excalibur wrote:
| walter g wrote: |
Please feel free to post any pics from your Minolta or Leica 35-70 on this thread. |
Well I'll start the ball rolling...just a couple of ordinary shots comparing the Minolta 35-70mm f3.5 and a Canon FDn 50mm f1.4 erm I'm going to need a bigger scan to see the difference 
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Meyer 50mm f1.8 zebra erm the Meyer shouldn't be sharper than the Canon 50mm f1.4 but it looks as though it does.
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IAZA
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IAZA wrote:
hey walter that cheaper than I bought mine,
my recent shot with this lens ( not macro one)
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Ivan Lee
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Ivan Lee wrote:
I also bought this lens some time ago, glass is pristine but it came with a faulty aperture. It looks like an easy fix...but I don't know any capable technician to fix it... 
maybe there's a diagram of this lens?
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walter g
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| Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:14 am Post subject: |
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walter g wrote:
| Ivan Lee wrote: |
I also bought this lens some time ago, glass is pristine but it came with a faulty aperture. It looks like an easy fix...but I don't know any capable technician to fix it...
maybe there's a diagram of this lens? |
Ivan, I don't have a diagram, but this may help you.Translate the text there is some info in there plus the pictures.
http://www.digicamclub.de/showthread.php/14121-Umbau-des-Minolta-MD-Zoom-Rokkor-35-70mm-f-3.5
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Panasonic G5,Nikon J1,Pentax Q10,Sony Nex 6
Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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| Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Rolf wrote:
Wow Walter, that t is a real bargain. Congrats.
You can buy the Leica brother her in Germany not under 150 - 170 Euros, so the price you paid is rock buttom.
A great lens for walk around with - that is my feeling - very good 3D capabilities.
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walter g
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walter g wrote:
| Rolf wrote: |
Wow Walter, that t is a real bargain. Congrats.
You can buy the Leica brother her in Germany not under 150 - 170 Euros, so the price you paid is rock buttom.
A great lens for walk around with - that is my feeling - very good 3D capabilities.
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Thanks, Rolf. I've been lucky lately. I also have it's bigger brother, that was also sold as a Leica. The Minolta MD 70-210 f4, which I got even cheaper. $12.50 + shipping, but I had to fix the apeture, simple 15 minute or less fix. 
I thought this would make a good walkaround set when I get my Panny G1 or Nex.
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Panasonic G5,Nikon J1,Pentax Q10,Sony Nex 6
Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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yinyangbt wrote:
Walter , congrats for the lens .Good one ! I just received one some weeks ago and I like it .
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walter g
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| Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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walter g wrote:
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| Walter , congrats for the lens .Good one ! I just received one some weeks ago and I like it . |
Thank You. I wish the weather was better to test it. Rain yesterday and very windy today.I tried and this is the best I could do, but it still has movement because of the wind. I believe this was at f8.
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Panasonic G5,Nikon J1,Pentax Q10,Sony Nex 6
Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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WolverineX
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| Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:37 am Post subject: |
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WolverineX wrote:
i also have md zoom 35-70mm/3.5 but without the macro option. I've posted samples in one of my 'testing my lenses' threads
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revers
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revers wrote:
Sweet lens Walter. You know if you stopped buying lenses you could get the G1 faster.
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walter g
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walter g wrote:
Your right Ron. I just keep finding these deals that are too good to pass up.
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Panasonic G5,Nikon J1,Pentax Q10,Sony Nex 6
Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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walter g
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walter g wrote:
Shot at 70mm f8 ISO 400 1/10s handheld, with optical adapter, and standard sharpening.
MUM
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Panasonic G5,Nikon J1,Pentax Q10,Sony Nex 6
Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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walter g
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| Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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walter g wrote:
Last shot was less the 4.5' so the performance dropp off of the adapter is less then that. 
Same Mum shot at 70mm f8 ISO 400 1/15s with macro adapter,no glass, with standard sharpening. Might have a little movement . It's hard for me to handhold a lens perfectly still for that long.
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Panasonic G5,Nikon J1,Pentax Q10,Sony Nex 6
Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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peterqd wrote:
Wow Walter, they're gorgeous. I don't see much camera shake, if any. I can't wait to try my lens on a digital cam without this damned optical adapter.
Here are some new ones of mine on the remainder of the Portra 160NC, at the 35mm end I would say.
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walter g
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walter g wrote:
Thanks, Peter.
I think the more I use this lens the better I will like it. I just wish I had a Panny G1 now.
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Main cameras
Panasonic G5,Nikon J1,Pentax Q10,Sony Nex 6
Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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Excalibur
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| Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:50 am Post subject: |
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Excalibur wrote:
Well I've just got to add more praise in saying this Minolta is a good zoom by adding a test shot at 35mm with the wrong hood (well it came with the lens ) erm I suppose some time I will have to compare it with my Tamron 35-70 f3.5 09a and Tamron SP 35-80mm f2.8 01a
Minolta 35-70mm f3.5 @35mm
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
| walter g wrote: |
Thanks, Peter.
I think the more I use this lens the better I will like it. I just wish I had a Panny G1 now. |
Get a NEX-3, you won't regret it, superb images from it, has improved my pictures no end.
I just bought my first Rokkor - the 2/45 pancake, I'll post samples soon.
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eddieitman wrote:
Well i have a Minolta 35-70 3.5 macro in new old stock that i managed to track down paid £30 for it so hope it is good will post some when i get it, I do like Minoltas as they are my First proper SLR back in the 80's and i still have my silver x300
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Excalibur
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| Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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Excalibur wrote:
| eddieitman wrote: |
| Well i have a Minolta 35-70 3.5 macro in new old stock that i managed to track down paid £30 for it so hope it is good will post some when i get it, I do like Minoltas as they are my First proper SLR back in the 80's and i still have my silver x300 |
We need a volunteer to really check this zoom out, I'll pass as I've a sonnar, Flek and Canon 50m f1.4 to check out first
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