Quick answer
The Minolta AF 35-200mm f/4.5-5.6 is a wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens covering 35-200mm at f/4.5 for the Sony A mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 35-200mm f/4.5-5.6 superzoom lens, the Minolta AF 35-200mm f/4.5-5.6 is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Minolta AF 35-200mm f/4.5-5.6 specifications
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 35-200mm f/4.5-5.6?
At 35-200mm this is a wide-angle to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 35–200mm | 10.3–54.4° | 12.3–63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53–300mm | 6.9–37.8° | 8.2–44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 35-200mm f/4.5-5.6 use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 35-200mm f/4.5-5.6?
It zooms across 35-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a wide-angle to telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF 35-200mm f/4.5-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 35-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Minolta AF 35-200mm f/4.5-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–37.8° horizontal and 8.2–44.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 35-200mm f/4.5-5.6 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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