The history of ol' Minolta Maxxum is a fine one. They made great glass admired by the Germans and that is a real positive. ..."1972 –Leica collaborates with Minolta in the introduction of a more modern, smaller and affordable rangefinder camera.
http://www.friedmanarchives.com/Writings/A_History_of_Minolta_Innovation/I bought the following for $38 including shipping: Sigma 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 Macro Aspherical - EX+ for Minolta or Sony.
The best I can find out it is a good lens. If this is not reality, then please tell me. If it is, then tell me and let me pat myself on the back. Bottom line be on the look out. Minolta collection from my dead 7000i Minolta is the reason I purchased Sony.
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