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I am interested in verifying the manner in which Minolta applied its "60th Anniversary" logotype to this product, i.e. by sticker, or engraved on the chassis or whatever.

I do have a 35-70 f4 (22) macro s/n 17217253 and Minolta 7000 s/n 11315429; neither have any hint of 6oth annniversary, but the lens cap carries the type "60th ANNIVERSARY" on its face perimeter.

Can you shed any light, or point me to any publications. I am searching for a Minolta Mirror from that era, but so far...

Thanks

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Hello,

Minolta did not issue any 60th anniversary variants.  I am aware of some stickers they applied to various models to promote the occasion, but these were used sporadically, more at the whim of dealers, and there were no engraved anniversary camera variants.  The 60th anniversary caps were actually available for all their lenses for several years, and they most likely continued to provide them after that year to get rid of the overproduction.  Same thing happened to Canon with their Olympics caps, and other manufacturers.  They are nothing special, and represent no special value.

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David Silver

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