AF Apo 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (D)
- 100-300mm
- f/4.5
- Telephoto Zoom
- 485 g
- Min focus 1.5 m
Quick answer
The Minolta AF Apo 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (D) is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 100-300mm at f/4.5 for the Sony A mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens from Minolta fits Sony A mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Minolta AF Apo 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (D) specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 100-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2000
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 485 g
- Length
- 101 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF Apo 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (D)?
At 100-300mm 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 | 100–300mm | 6.9–20.4° | 8.2–24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 150–450mm | 4.6–13.7° | 5.5–16.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF Apo 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (D) use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF Apo 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (D)?
It zooms across 100-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF Apo 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (D) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 100-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Minolta AF Apo 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (D) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 150–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–13.7° horizontal and 5.5–16.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF Apo 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (D) 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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