AF 100-200mm f/4.5
- 100-200mm
- f/4.5
- Telephoto Zoom
- 375 g
- Min focus 1.9 m
Quick answer
The Minolta AF 100-200mm f/4.5 is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 100-200mm at f/4.5 for the Sony A mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
Minolta AF 100-200mm f/4.5: a telephoto zoom lens with a 100-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5, made for Sony A mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Minolta AF 100-200mm f/4.5 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 100-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1987
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.9 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.12x
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 375 g
- Length
- 94.5 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 100-200mm f/4.5?
At 100-200mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
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 | 100–200mm | 10.3–20.4° | 12.3–24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 150–300mm | 6.9–13.7° | 8.2–16.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 100-200mm f/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 100-200mm f/4.5?
It zooms across 100-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF 100-200mm f/4.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 100-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Minolta AF 100-200mm f/4.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 150–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–13.7° horizontal and 8.2–16.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 100-200mm f/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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