Quick answer
A 100mm macro for A-mount that reaches 1:1 at 0.35 m. It is a long-running design from the Minolta era, with body-driven screw-drive autofocus and a 55mm filter thread.
Pros
- True 1:1 reproduction
- Working distance suits live subjects
- Light at about 510 g
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- No built-in stabilization
- Screw-drive autofocus is slower than SSM or SAM lenses
- Focus ring turns during autofocus
Verdict
A durable, well-regarded macro that still does its job on A-mount bodies. Choose it for sharpness and working distance rather than modern focusing.
About this lens
This 100mm f/2.8 macro lens from Sony fits Sony A mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Sony Minolta/Sony AF 100mm F2.8 Macro (D) specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 100mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/100.0
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2000
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.35 m
- Maximum magnification
- 1x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 510 g
- Length
- 98 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sony Minolta/Sony AF 100mm F2.8 Macro (D)?
- Close-up and flower photography
- Insects at a comfortable distance
- Head-and-shoulders portraits
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 150mm | 13.7° | 16.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Minolta/Sony AF 100mm F2.8 Macro reach 1:1?
Yes, it focuses down to 0.35 m at 1:1, which means a subject is recorded at life size on the sensor. That is true macro, not just close-up.
Will it autofocus on every Sony A-mount body?
Autofocus comes from the screw-drive motor in the camera, so it works on A-mount bodies that have that drive. Bodies without it, and E-mount cameras with the LA-EA3 or LA-EA5 adapters, can only focus it manually.
Is the Minolta/Sony 100mm macro stabilized?
No. Any stabilization comes from the camera body, so use a body with SteadyShot or a tripod for close-up work.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
