Quick answer
The Minolta AF 24-50mm f/4 is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 24-50mm at f/4.0 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Minolta AF 24-50mm f/4: a standard zoom lens with a 24-50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Minolta AF 24-50mm f/4 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 24-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1987
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.35 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.18x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 285 g
- Length
- 60 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 24-50mm f/4?
At 24-50mm 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. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24–50mm | 39.6–73.7° | 46.8–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36–75mm | 27–53.1° | 32.2–62° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 24-50mm f/4 use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 24-50mm f/4?
It zooms across 24-50mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Minolta AF 24-50mm f/4 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 24-50mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Minolta AF 24-50mm f/4 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36–75mm on full frame, with a 27–53.1° horizontal and 32.2–62° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 24-50mm f/4 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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