AF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5
- 70-210mm
- f/3.5
- Telephoto Zoom
- 420 g
- Min focus 1.1 m
Quick answer
The Minolta AF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-210mm at f/3.5 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 telephoto zoom lens, the Minolta AF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Minolta AF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 70-210mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1988
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.26x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 420 g
- Length
- 110 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5?
At 70-210mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
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 | 70–210mm | 9.8–28.8° | 11.8–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–315mm | 6.5–19.5° | 7.9–23.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5?
It zooms across 70-210mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 70-210mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Minolta AF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–315mm on full frame, with a 6.5–19.5° horizontal and 7.9–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 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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