Used Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5 for Sale — From £50 | UsedLens.co.uk

£50.44 Low price

£91.45 High price

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Great for: general travel portrait

Minolta's prized late MD standard zoom — the 35-70mm f/3.5, a constant-aperture zoom that rivals primes.

The Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5 is a standard zoom manual-focus lens for Minolta reflex cameras from the final MD generation of the early 1980s, when Minolta dropped the Rokkor name from most barrels. Spanning moderate wide to short telephoto with a constant aperture, it was among the most respected standard zooms of the mature MD system.

This is a manual-focus standard zoom covering 35-70mm with a constant maximum aperture of f/3.5 across the range, from the last MD line. Only the focal range and aperture are affirmed; other construction figures are not confirmed here and are omitted rather than guessed. This constant-aperture 35-70mm is well known for its optical quality.

The 35-70mm range covers everyday framing from moderately wide through normal to short telephoto, making it a versatile walkaround lens for general shooting, travel and casual portraits. The constant f/3.5 aperture holds exposure steady through the zoom, and the lens is prized for sharp, contrasty results that rival many primes of its day.

On the used market this is a sought-after MD standard zoom, popular with collectors and adapters who value its optics, and it often commands a premium for a zoom. Given its complexity and age, check the elements for haze, fungus and separation, confirm the zoom and focus actions are smooth without excessive play, and verify the aperture works cleanly before buying.

Avg £69, steady over 2 weeks

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Used Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5 price history

Tracking the used Minolta MD Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5 price? Over the past two weeks, the average has held steady at around £69. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £66 and £75 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 8 Jul – 4 Aug 2026.