Minolta Dynax 8000i SLR & 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Lens

Minolta Dynax 8000i SLR & 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Lens

Lens: Minolta 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Lens

Film speed settings: 25-5000 ISO DX, 25-6400 ISO Manual

Film Format: 35mm

Lens Mount: Minolta AF

Shutter: B/30 to 1/8000 sec

Aperture: f/1.8 to f/16

Focusing: Manual & Auto TTL Phase

Light Meter: Battery Powered

Battery: 2CR5

Flash: Hot Shoe

Year: 1988 - Onwards

Country: Japan

The good:

·         Shutter fires well, all the way up to 1/8000th and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

·         Film transport works well

·         Light meter reacts to light well and tends to expose well for the shadows.

·         Fully featured, with multi spot card expansion.

The less good:

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         The lens hood is cracked, but still stays attached well, there is some damage to the casing of the camera, although this does not affect its use.

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Minolta Dynax 8000i