Originally available as a Maxxum branded lens, it was re-released by Sony with a new digital coating and restyled body. The Sony version apparently was discontinued. There isn't any good reason to pay extra for the Sony branded version aside styling.
An affordable, light weight zoom lens with a excellent range. It strikes a nice balance between cost, weight, size, zoom range and aperture. Wide enough to work on an APS camera as a general purpose lens and even better on a full frame A850/900. It is an under appreciated lens so it isn't hard to get a good deal - if you can find one.
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| Minolta Maxxum AF 24-105mm f/3.5-4.5 (D) Lens for Sony Alpha Mount | |
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| Minolta 24-105mm (D) Lens for Sony A35 A65 A55 A77 A230 A300 A350 A390 A580 A700 | |
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| Minolta Maxxum AF 24-105mm f/3.5-4.5 (D) Lens for Sony Alpha Mount Excellent!! | |
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| Minolta Maxxum/Sony Alpha 24-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Aspherical Wide Angle Zoom - LNIB | |
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| Minolta Maxxum AF 24-105 f3.5-4.5 D Lens Sony A Mount f/3.5-4.5 #458-FREE SHIP! | |
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