AF Apo 80-200mm f/2.8 G
- 80-200mm
- f/2.8
- Telephoto Zoom
- 1280 g
- Min focus 1.8 m
Quick answer
A classic f/2.8 G telephoto zoom from the Minolta era, well regarded as a portrait and sports lens. It weighs about 1,280 g and takes 72mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- G-series optics
- 72mm filters
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Heavy at about 1,280 g
- Screw-drive AF
- Minimum focus 1.8 m
Verdict
A well-built old telephoto for A-mount.
About this lens
Minolta AF Apo 80-200mm f/2.8 G: a fast telephoto zoom lens with a 80-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Minolta AF Apo 80-200mm f/2.8 G specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 80-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1993
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.8 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 1280 g
- Length
- 166 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF Apo 80-200mm f/2.8 G?
- Sports and events
- Portraits
- Telephoto zoom on A-mount
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 80–200mm | 10.3–25.4° | 12.3–30.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 120–300mm | 6.9–17.1° | 8.2–20.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Minolta 80-200mm f/2.8 G still worth using?
Yes, it is sharp and well built, though autofocus is slower than modern motors.
How does it compare to the Sony 70-200mm G SSM?
The Sony has an SSM motor in the lens and a dust and moisture resistant build, while the Minolta uses body-driven focus.
Does it have image stabilization?
No. Sony A-mount bodies stabilize the sensor, so shake reduction depends on the camera.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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