Quick answer
The Minolta AF 100mm f/2 is a short telephoto prime lens covering 100mm at f/2.0 for the Sony A mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
Minolta AF 100mm f/2: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Sony A mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Minolta AF 100mm f/2 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 100mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1987
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 480 g
- Length
- 75.5 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 100mm f/2?
At 100mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 150mm | 13.7° | 16.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 100mm f/2 use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 100mm f/2?
It is a fixed 100mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF 100mm f/2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 100mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Minolta AF 100mm f/2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 150mm on full frame, with a 13.7° horizontal and 16.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 100mm f/2 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.
