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- ↑ "Development of "Konica Minolta AF 35mm F1.4 G (D)" - Interchangeable Lens for SLR Cameras of the Dynax/Maxxum Series". Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. 2005-07-15. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
- ↑ "Konica Minolta AF 35 mm F1.4G D lens - Konica Minolta press release: Development of "Konica Minolta AF 35mm F1.4G (D)"". dpreview. 2005-07-15. Retrieved 2015-07-08.
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