Quick answer
The Minolta AF Apo 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 (D) is a short telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 100-400mm at f/4.5 for the Sony A mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Minolta AF Apo 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 (D) is a telephoto zoom lens covering 100-400mm at f/4.5-6.7 for Sony A mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Minolta AF Apo 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 (D) specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 100-400mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF Apo 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 (D)?
At 100-400mm this is a short telephoto to super 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 | 100–400mm | 5.2–20.4° | 6.2–24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 150–600mm | 3.4–13.7° | 4.1–16.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF Apo 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 (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 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 (D)?
It zooms across 100-400mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a short telephoto to super telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF Apo 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 (D) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 100-400mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Minolta AF Apo 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 (D) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 150–600mm on full frame, with a 3.4–13.7° horizontal and 4.1–16.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF Apo 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 (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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