AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 (D)
- 100mm
- f/2.8
- Macro
- 510 g
- Min focus 0.35 m
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Quick answer
The Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 (D) is a short telephoto macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 100mm f/2.8 macro lens from Minolta fits Sony A mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 (D) specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 100mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2000
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.35 m
- Maximum magnification
- 1x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 510 g
- Length
- 98 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 (D)?
At 100mm this is a short telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 Macro 100mm f/2.8 (D) use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 (D)?
It is a fixed 100mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 (D) 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/2.8.
What is the Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 (D) 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 Macro 100mm f/2.8 (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.
