AF 135mm f/2.8
- 135mm
- f/135.0
- Prime
- 365 g
- Min focus 1 m
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Quick answer
The Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 is a short telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/135.0 for the Sony A mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 135mm f/2.8 short-telephoto prime lens, the Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/135.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1985
- Optical construction
- 5 elements
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- screw-drive
- Minimum focus distance
- 1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.16x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 365 g
- Length
- 83 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8?
At 135mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
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 | 135mm | 15.2° | 18.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 203mm | 10.2° | 12.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 135mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/135.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 135mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/135.0.
What is the Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 203mm on full frame, with a 10.2° horizontal and 12.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 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.
