Quick answer
The Minolta AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 28-80mm 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 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6: a standard zoom lens with a 28-80mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, 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 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 specifications
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6?
At 28-80mm 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 | 28–80mm | 25.4–65.5° | 30.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–120mm | 17.1–46.4° | 20.4–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6?
It zooms across 28-80mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-80mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Minolta AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42–120mm on full frame, with a 17.1–46.4° horizontal and 20.4–54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 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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