Quick answer
The Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 17-35mm 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
Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G: a wide-angle zoom lens with a 17-35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Sony A mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 17-35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1997
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 600 g
- Length
- 90.5 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G?
At 17-35mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 17–35mm | 54.4–93.3° | 63.4–103.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 26–53mm | 37.8–70.4° | 44.8–80.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G?
It zooms across 17-35mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 17-35mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 26–53mm on full frame, with a 37.8–70.4° horizontal and 44.8–80.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 17-35mm f/3.5 G fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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