Minolta Auto Focus Tele (AF-Tele)

The Minolta Auto Focus Tele (AF-Tele) was introduced in 1985 and is one of Minolta's more interesting point-and-shoot cameras because it uses a dual focal-length lens system instead of a traditional zoom lens. You can switch between 38mm and 60mm with a lever on the front of the camera.

What Makes It Special?

• Dual focal lengths instead of a zoom lens help maintain better image quality.
• The 38mm f/2.8 lens is fairly fast for a compact camera from the mid-1980s.
• The camera's metering system is known for handling backlit scenes surprisingly well.
• Supports 46mm filters, which is uncommon for compact point-and-shoot cameras.

Minolta Auto Focus Tele 35mm Film Camera

• 35mm point-and-shoot film camera
• Dual focal-length lens: 38mm f/2.8 and 60mm f/4.3
• Autofocus operation
• Built-in automatic flash
• DX-coded film recognition (ISO 25–1600)
• Self-timer function
• Uses standard 35mm film
• Compact and easy-to-use design
• Released in 1985

This model has developed a bit of a cult following among film photographers because the 38mm f/2.8 lens is noticeably sharper than many later zoom point-and-shoots while still giving the flexibility of a short telephoto option.

Condition

 8.5/10

Minolta Auto Focus Tele (AF-Tele) Serial No. 61027879

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