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Quick answer
The Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 18-70mm at f/3.5 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) is a standard zoom lens covering 18-70mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 18-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2005
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.38 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 240 g
- Length
- 77 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D)?
At 18-70mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–105mm | 19.5–67.4° | 23.3–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D)?
It zooms across 18-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-70mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–105mm on full frame, with a 19.5–67.4° horizontal and 23.3–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sony Minolta/Sony AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (D) fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
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