Quick answer
The Minolta KM 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 AF D is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 28-100mm at f/3.5 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens from Minolta fits Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Minolta KM 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 AF D specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 28-100mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2003
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.48 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 270 g
- Length
- 78 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta KM 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 AF D?
At 28-100mm this is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
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 | 28–100mm | 20.4–65.5° | 24.4–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–150mm | 13.7–46.4° | 16.4–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta KM 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 AF D use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta KM 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 AF D?
It zooms across 28-100mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta KM 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 AF D a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-100mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Minolta KM 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 AF D equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42–150mm on full frame, with a 13.7–46.4° horizontal and 16.4–54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta KM 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6 AF D fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
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