Quick answer
The Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/2.8 G (D) is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 300mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/2.8 G (D): a telephoto prime lens with a 300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/2.8 G (D) specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2003
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- SSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.18x
- Weight
- 2310 g
- Length
- 242.5 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/2.8 G (D)?
At 300mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
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 | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 450mm | 4.6° | 5.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/2.8 G (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 300mm f/2.8 G (D)?
It is a fixed 300mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/2.8 G (D) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 300mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/2.8 G (D) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 450mm on full frame, with a 4.6° horizontal and 5.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/2.8 G (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.
