Quick answer
The Minolta AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 (D) is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 28-105mm 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
A 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 standard zoom lens, the Minolta AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 (D) is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Minolta AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 (D) specifications
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 (D)?
At 28-105mm this is a wide-angle to short telephoto 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 | 28–105mm | 19.5–65.5° | 23.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–158mm | 13–46.4° | 15.6–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 (D) use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 (D)?
It zooms across 28-105mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 (D) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-105mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Minolta AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 (D) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42–158mm on full frame, with a 13–46.4° horizontal and 15.6–54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 (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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