Quick answer
The Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4 G Limited is a short telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.4 for the Sony A mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
A 85mm f/1.4 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4 G Limited is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4 G Limited specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2001
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.85 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 755 g
- Length
- 85.5 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4 G Limited?
At 85mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
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 | 85mm | 23.9° | 28.6° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 128mm | 16.1° | 19.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4 G Limited use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4 G Limited?
It is a fixed 85mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4 G Limited a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 85mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.
What is the Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4 G Limited equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 128mm on full frame, with a 16.1° horizontal and 19.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4 G Limited 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.
