1985
35mm f/3.5
Compact

Minolta AF-E II

Name: Minolta AF-E II
Brand: Minolta
SKU: SHOP_CAM_VINT_Minolta_AFEII_2073
Price: 500.0 AED
Availability: OutOfStock

A small, honest mid-80s point-and-shoot.

The AF-E II is a compact, no-fuss autofocus 35mm from Minolta's mid-80s consumer line. Single fixed 35mm focal length, programmed AE, active autofocus, built-in flash, DX coding for film speed. AAA batteries instead of the lithium cells the more expensive compacts of this era used.

It's not a Hi-Matic and it's not a TC-1. It's the kind of camera you used to find in the bottom of a drawer, working perfectly because there wasn't much to break. Wide enough at 35mm to be useful indoors, light enough to forget you're carrying.

Match

Who this is for

Good for

First analog camera
Everyday carry
Travel without thinking

Not for

Low-light without flash
Anyone wanting zoom or manual control

Character

What it feels like to shoot

Easy to forget you're carrying. The lens is sharp in the centre, softer at the edges (typical of cameras like this in the mid-80s). The shutter is quiet enough for street work. AAA batteries are a feature, not a bug — easy to replace anywhere in the world.

Born 1985

History of the Minolta AF-E II

Released in 1985 as the second-generation AF-E in Minolta's compact-camera range. Successor to the original Minolta AF-E (1984).

Technical specifications

MFG. 1985

Format

35mm autofocus compact

Manufacturer

Minolta · Japan

Production

1985

Lens

Minolta 35mm f/3.5 (4 elements / 4 groups)

Metering

Programmed AE

Shutter

1/45s – 1/350s (programmed)

ISO range

ASA 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 1000 (DX-coded)

Exposure modes

Programmed AE

Weight

210 g

Power

2 × AAA cells

Original manual · Minolta AF-E II

Get the factory user guide as a PDF. We'll also drop you a note with film + dev tips for this body.

Thanks. → Download the Minolta AF-E II manual (PDF)

Backed by GPP

Service & guarantees

Every analog camera ships through our bench

This unit has been bench-tested by GPP. Shutter speeds verified across the range, light seals replaced where age had taken them, meter calibrated against a known reference. Cosmetic condition is reflected in the listing photos — knicks and dings consistent with a working camera body. Mechanically, it's good to shoot.

Comes with our 7-day functional return policy: if anything we declared isn't working as described, we'll exchange or refund.

CLA'd by GPP — shutter speeds checked, light seals replaced where needed, meter calibrated against a known reference.
7-day functional return — if it doesn't work as we declared on this listing, we exchange or refund. Wear-and-tear consistent with the listed condition isn't returnable.
UAE & worldwide shipping — Dubai same-day before 12 PM (AED 50), UAE-wide in 2–3 business days (AED 40), international tracked in 5–10 business days (calculated at checkout). Insurance can be added on request. Customs and import duties are the buyer's responsibility on international orders. Full shipping policy.
Walk in to inspect — Warehouse D36, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai. Mon–Sat, 10am–7pm. Bring a roll if you'd like to test-fire on the spot.

Questions

Things people ask

What film does it take?

Standard 35mm film. We carry the widest selection in the Middle East — colour, B&W, slide — across consumer, professional, and cinema stocks. Need a recommendation for this body? Just ask us.

Is the camera serviced before sale?

Yes — every analog camera at GPP goes through our bench before it goes on the listing. Shutter speeds verified, light seals replaced where needed, meter calibrated against a reference.

What's your return policy?

7-day functional return. If anything we declared isn't working as described, contact us within 7 days of receipt for a full refund or exchange.

Can GPP develop and scan the photos I shoot with this?

Yes — our in-house film lab handles colour, B&W, and slide development with scanning. 24-48 hour rush available. More on the film lab.

Can I see the camera before I buy?

Always welcome. Visit Warehouse D36, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am–7pm.

Reading

Further reference

Camera-Wiki entry on the Minolta AF-E