Quick answer
The Minolta AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 35-80mm at f/4.0 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 35-80mm f/4-5.6 standard zoom lens, the Minolta AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Minolta AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 35-80mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1988
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.18x
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
- Weight
- 195 g
- Length
- 58 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6?
At 35-80mm 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 | 35–80mm | 25.4–54.4° | 30.3–63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53–120mm | 17.1–37.8° | 20.4–44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6?
It zooms across 35-80mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 35-80mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Minolta AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53–120mm on full frame, with a 17.1–37.8° horizontal and 20.4–44.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 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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