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 AF Zoom 24-105mm 1:3.5 (22) - 4.5 D | |
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| Minolta AF 24mm-105 mm F/3.5-4.5 D Lens, 24-105mm, Fits Sony Alpha, EX+ | |
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| Minolta AF Zoom 24-105mm 1:3.5(22)-4.5 D, Ø 62mm | |
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| MINOLTA AF 24-105mm F3.5-4.5 D LENS FOR A55-A33-A67-A550-A350-A850-A900-A550-A10 | |
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