Quick answer
The Minolta AF 28-70mm f/2.8 G is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 28-70mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 28-70mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens from Minolta fits Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Minolta AF 28-70mm f/2.8 G specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 28-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1993
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.85 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.09x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 850 g
- Length
- 114.5 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 28-70mm f/2.8 G?
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 bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 28–70mm | 28.8–65.5° | 34.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–105mm | 19.5–46.4° | 23.3–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 28-70mm f/2.8 G use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 28-70mm f/2.8 G?
It zooms across 28-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Minolta AF 28-70mm f/2.8 G 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/2.8.
What is the Minolta AF 28-70mm f/2.8 G 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. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 28-70mm f/2.8 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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