Minolta Sony A Prime

AF 28mm f/2

28mm
f/2.0
Prime
285 g
Min focus 0.3 m

Quick answer

The Minolta AF 28mm f/2 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.0 for the Sony A mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

About this lens

Minolta AF 28mm f/2: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 28mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Sony A mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Minolta AF 28mm f/2 specifications

Brand: Minolta
Mount: Sony A
Focal length: 28mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.0
Lens type: Prime
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 1986
Optical construction: 9 elements in 9 groups
Aperture blades: 7
Autofocus motor: screw-drive
Minimum focus distance: 0.3 m
Maximum magnification: 0.13x
Filter thread: 55 mm
Weight: 285 g
Length: 49.5 mm

Specification source: dyxum.com

What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 28mm f/2?

At 28mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:

Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography
Environmental portraits and interiors

Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

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	28mm	65.5°	75.4°
APS-C	1.5x	42mm	46.4°	54.5°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Minolta AF 28mm f/2 use?

It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 28mm f/2?

It is a fixed 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a wide-angle lens.

Is the Minolta AF 28mm f/2 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 28mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.

What is the Minolta AF 28mm f/2 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42mm on full frame, with a 46.4° horizontal and 54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.