Minolta AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 - Minolta AF Mount

The Minolta AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 is a standard zoom lens for A-mount SLR cameras, providing a wider perspective than earlier 35-70mm models. This version features a silver or black plastic finish and was often bundled as a kit lens. It provides a useful focal range for landscapes and portraits, maintaining a very light footprint in a camera bag. We frequently check these lenses for 'zoom creep' and internal dust accumulation. The autofocus mechanism relies on the camera's screw-drive motor, so we ensure the drive gear is not stripped or worn. Optics are inspected for scratches on the front element, as the lens was often used without a protective filter. The aperture blades must be snappy and free of oil.