Quick answer
The Minolta AF Apo 400mm f/4.5 G is a super telephoto telephoto lens covering 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
This 400mm f/4.5 telephoto prime lens from Minolta fits Sony A mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Minolta AF Apo 400mm f/4.5 G specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 400mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1995
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 95 mm
- Weight
- 1920 g
- Length
- 275 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF Apo 400mm f/4.5 G?
At 400mm this is a super telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
- Distant subjects and the moon
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 | 400mm | 5.2° | 6.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 600mm | 3.4° | 4.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF Apo 400mm f/4.5 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 400mm f/4.5 G?
It is a fixed 400mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF Apo 400mm f/4.5 G a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 400mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.5.
What is the Minolta AF Apo 400mm f/4.5 G equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 600mm on full frame, with a 3.4° horizontal and 4.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF Apo 400mm f/4.5 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.
