Minolta's basic A-mount kit zoom — 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 that became the Sony A-mount standard.
The Minolta AF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 is one of the most common Minolta A-mount kit zooms, later compatible with Sony Alpha DSLRs. It provided basic standard zoom coverage for Minolta's pioneering autofocus SLR system.
Optically basic — acceptable for casual use. Variable f/3.5-4.5. Body-driven screw AF. The 35-70mm range covers standard photography without wide-angle. Multiple versions exist with minor differences. Minolta A-mount continued as Sony A-mount.
Minolta A-mount (Sony A compatible) with 49mm filter thread. Compact and lightweight. Full-frame coverage. Body-driven AF. Multiple versions. The A-mount survived through Sony's Alpha DSLR era.
Available used for almost nothing. A-mount is discontinued by Sony. The basic 35-70mm range lacks wide-angle. For Sony A-mount body owners needing a basic kit lens at minimum cost. Check for smooth zoom operation.