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Quick answer
The Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 28-70mm at f/3.5 for the Minolta MD mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 manual-focus standard zoom lens, the Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 28-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.8 m
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8?
At 28-70mm this is a wide-angle to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
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 (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28–70mm | 28.8–65.5° | 34.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–105mm | 19.5–46.4° | 23.3–54.5° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 56–140mm | 14.7–35.6° | 17.6–42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 use?
It uses the Minolta MD mount, so it fits Minolta MD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8?
It zooms across 28-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-70mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Minolta MD Zoom 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42–105mm on full frame, with a 19.5–46.4° horizontal and 23.3–54.5° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 56–140mm on full frame, with a 14.7–35.6° horizontal and 17.6–42.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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