Quick answer
The Minolta AF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 xi is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm 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 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Minolta AF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 xi is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Minolta AF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 xi specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 70-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 xi?
At 70-300mm 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 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 | 70–300mm | 6.9–28.8° | 8.2–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–450mm | 4.6–19.5° | 5.5–23.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 xi use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 xi?
It zooms across 70-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 xi a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 70-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Minolta AF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 xi equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–19.5° horizontal and 5.5–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 xi 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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