Quick answer
A bright 35mm G-series lens from Minolta. It weighs about 490 g and takes 55mm filters.
Pros
- f/1.4
- G-series build
- Close focus 0.3 m
- 55mm filters
Cons
- Screw-drive AF
- No weather sealing
Verdict
A well-built classic for A-mount.
About this lens
The Minolta AF 35mm f/1.4 G is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/1.4 for Sony A mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Minolta AF 35mm f/1.4 G specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1998
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 490 g
- Length
- 76 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 35mm f/1.4 G?
- Street and documentary
- Low-light general use
- Portraits
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
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 | 35mm | 54.4° | 63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53mm | 37.8° | 44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
How does the Minolta AF 35mm f/1.4 G autofocus?
It uses the screw-drive motor in the camera body, so speed varies by body.
What filter size does it use?
It takes 55mm filters. Buy that size and they mount directly with no step ring.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 0.3 m, with a maximum magnification of 0.2x. The distance is measured from the sensor plane, so the working distance in front of the lens is shorter.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
