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Quick answer
The Minolta MD 24mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2.8 for the Minolta MD mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 24mm f/2.8 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens, the Minolta MD 24mm f/2.8 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Minolta MD 24mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD 24mm f/2.8?
At 24mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
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 (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36mm | 53.1° | 62° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 48mm | 41.1° | 48.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta MD 24mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Minolta MD mount, so it fits Minolta MD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Minolta MD 24mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 24mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Minolta MD 24mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 24mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Minolta MD 24mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36mm on full frame, with a 53.1° horizontal and 62° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 48mm on full frame, with a 41.1° horizontal and 48.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for Minolta MD from other brands
All Minolta MD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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