Quick answer
The Minolta AF 28mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Minolta fits Sony A mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Minolta AF 28mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1985
- Optical construction
- 5 elements in 5 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13x
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 185 g
- Length
- 44 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 28mm f/2.8?
At 28mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
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 | 28mm | 65.5° | 75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42mm | 46.4° | 54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 28mm f/2.8 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/2.8?
It is a fixed 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Minolta AF 28mm f/2.8 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/2.8.
What is the Minolta AF 28mm f/2.8 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.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 28mm f/2.8 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.
