Quick answer
The Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/4 G is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 300mm at f/4.0 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 300mm f/4 telephoto prime lens from Minolta fits Sony A mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/4 G specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1994
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 2.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.14x
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
- Weight
- 1410 g
- Length
- 220.5 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/4 G?
At 300mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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/4 G 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/4 G?
It is a fixed 300mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/4 G 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/4.0.
What is the Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/4 G 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/4 G 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.
