Gregg and Werner: Beautiful autumn shots. Going by those beautiful pictures, the Minolta 35-70 Macro really seems to have aged well, at least when in capable hands. It looks plenty sharp and the colors are very Minolta-like.
Thanks Chris...it's really a fantastic lens! And it IS very sharp. Doesn't quite have the look that my Contax 35-70 did, but it is damn close! I had tried to unload the MD in the BS forum, with examples, but no one wanted the lens($100)...which I was shocked!! So, as I've decided to minimize my lineup, I kept the MD, and regrettably sold the Contax 35-70!! But, the Minolta does hold its own...
Nice images above...especially the Contax 35 shot!
Gregg