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Fixed focal length (A-mount)

  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha 16/2.8 Fisheye A-mount 2006 SAL-16F28 22 7 11/8 20 cm 1:6.67 (0.15×) extension, floating in-body motor no 0 – – built-in filters 056; A12; B12, distance scale 66.5 69.0 75.0 – 400 ? ? integrated flower – no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap – 25781 rectangular fisheye; same design as older version –
Minolta AF 16/2.8 Fisheye A-mount 1986 2578-110 22 7 11/8 20 cm 1:6.67 (0.15×) extension, floating in-body motor no 0 – – built-in filters 056; FLW (A12 in later versions); B12, distance scale 66.0 69.0 75.0 – 400 399 435 integrated flower – no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap case LH-1052, pouch LS-2200 25781 rectangular fisheye –
Sony Alpha 20/2.8 A-mount 2006 SAL-20F28 22 7, circular 10/9 25 cm 1:7.69 (0.13×) rear, floating in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 53.5 53.5 78.0 72/front 285 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH0013 no no yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LCL-90AM 25791 same design as older version Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 20/2.8 new A-mount 1993 2641-110 22 7, circular 10/9 25 cm 1:7.69 (0.13×) rear, floating in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 53.0 53.0 78.0 72/front 285 281 ? bayonet flower 6579-810 no no yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1052 25791 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 20/2.8 A-mount 1986 2579-100 22 7 10/9 25 cm 1:7.69 (0.13×) rear, floating in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 53.0 53.0 78.0 72/front 285 280 334 bayonet flower ? no no yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1052 25791 – Michael Hohner
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24/2 ZA SSM A-mount 2010 SAL-24F20Z 22 9, circular 9/7 19 cm 1:3.4 (0.29×) rear SSM (ring) yes 1 – – AF/MF switch, distance scale 76.0 76.0 78.0 72/front 555 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH110 no no no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case – 60 – Andy Westlake on dpreview.com, Andy Westlake on dpreview.com, David Kilpatrick, Georg N. Nyman on Photoscala, Klaus Schroiff on Photozone.de, Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 24/2.8 new A-mount 1994 2642-110 22 7, circular 8/8 25 cm 1:6.25 (0.16×) rear, floating in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 44.0 44.0 65.0 55/front 215 ? ? bayonet flower 6566-810 no no yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1031, pouch LS-2100 25661 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 24/2.8 A-mount 1985 2566-110 22 7 8/8 25 cm 1:6.25 (0.16×) rear, floating in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 44.0 44.0 65.0 55/front 215 210 249 bayonet flower 6684-410 no no yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1031, pouch LS-2100 25661 – Michael Hohner, Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 28/2 new A-mount 1999 2668-118 22 7, circular 9/9 30 cm 1:7.69 (0.13×) internal in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 49.0 58.0 65.0 55/front 285 285 325 bayonet flower 6568-810 no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case LH-1031 pouch LS-2100 25961 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 28/2 A-mount 1986 2596-100 22 7 9/9 30 cm 1:7.69 (0.13×) internal in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 49.0 52.0 65.0 55/front 285 282 322 bayonet flower 6596-810 no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1031, pouch LS-2100 25961 – Kurt Munger
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha 28/2.8 A-mount 2006 SAL-28F28 22 7 5/5 30 cm 1:7.69 (0.13×) extension in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 42.5 54.0 65.5 49/front 185 ? ? integrated round – no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap pouch LCL-60AM 25571 same design as older version Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 28/2.8 A-mount 1985 2557-100 22 7 5/5 30 cm 1:7.69 (0.13×) extension in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 44.0 54.0 65.0 49/front 185 ? 200 integrated round – no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap case LH-1011, pouch LS-2100 25571 – Kurt Munger
Sony Alpha 35/1.4 G A-mount 2006 SAL-35F14G 22 9, circular 10/8 30 cm 1:5 (0.2×) rear, floating in-body motor yes 1 – – distance scale 76.0 76.0 69.0 55/front 510 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH0001 no no no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch LCL-90AM – 43 same design as older version Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, Bob Atkins on photo.net, Ivo Freriks on CameraStuffReview, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 35/1.4 G new A-mount 1998 2666-118 22 9, circular 10/8 30 cm 1:5 (0.2×) rear, floating in-body motor no 1 – – distance scale 76.0 76.0 65.0 55/front 470 ? 539 bayonet flower 6591-810 no no yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case LH-1033 pouch LS-2200 19 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 35/1.4 G A-mount 1987 2591-110 22 9 10/8 30 cm 1:5 (0.2×) rear, floating in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 76.0 76.0 65.0 55/front 470 ? ? bayonet flower 6591-810 no no yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1033, pouch LS-2200 25911 – –
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha DT 35/1.8 SAM A-mount 2010 SAL-35F18 22 7, circular 6/5 23 cm 1:4 (0.25×) extension SAM (micro) yes 0 – – AF/MF switch, distance scale 52.0 62.0 70.0 55/front 170 ? 214 bayonet round ALC-SH111 no yes yes black no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap, hood – 62 – Klaus Schroiff on Photozone.de, Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 35/2 new A-mount 1999 2667-118 22 7, circular 7/6 30 cm 1:5.88 (0.17×) extension in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 48.0 54.0 66.0 55/front 240 ? 270 bayonet flower 6667-810 no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1031, pouch LS-2100 25971 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 35/2 A-mount 1987 2597-110 22 7 7/6 30 cm 1:5.88 (0.17×) extension in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 48.0 54.0 66.0 55/front 240 236 270 bayonet flower 6597-810 no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1031, pouch LS-2100 25971 – –
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50/1.4 ZA SSM A-mount 2013 SAL-50F14Z 22 9, circular 8/5 45 cm 1:7.1 (0.14×) rear SSM (ring) yes 1 – – AF/MF switch, distance scale 71.5 71.5 81.0 72/front 518 ? ? bayonet round ALC-SH126 no no no black yes steel front cap, rear cap, hood – ? – –
Sony Alpha 50/1.4 A-mount 2006 SAL-50F14 22 7, circular 7/6 45 cm 1:6.67 (0.15×) extension in-body motor yes 0 – – distance scale 43.0 46.0 65.5 55/front 220 ? ? bayonet round ALC-SH0011 no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LCL-60AM 44 same design as older version Andy Westlake on DPReview, Chris Gampat on The Phoblographer, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Kurt Munger
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 50/1.4 new A-mount 1998 2662-110 22 7, circular 7/6 45 cm 1:6.67 (0.15×) extension in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 38.0 46.0 65.5 55/front 235 ? 260 bayonet round 6662-810 no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1011, pouch LS-2100 25621 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 50/1.4 A-mount 1985 2562-100 22 7 7/6 45 cm 1:6.67 (0.15×) extension in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 38.8 46.7 62.2 49/front 235 237 257 integrated round – no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap case LH-1011, pouch LS-2100 25621 Later version with changed internals available (net weight 227 g) –
Minolta AF 50/1.7 new A-mount 1990 2613-100 22 7 6/5 45 cm 1:6.67 (0.15×) extension in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 38.0 46.0 65.5 49/front 170 ? 186 integrated round – no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap case LH-1011, pouch LS-2100 ? same design as older version Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 50/1.7 A-mount 1985 2550-100 22 7 6/5 45 cm 1:6.67 (0.15×) extension in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 38.0 46.0 65.5 49/front 170 182 210 integrated round – no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap case LH-1011, pouch LS-2100 25501 Later version with changed internals available (net weight 174 g) –
Sony Alpha DT 50/1.8 SAM A-mount 2009 SAL-50F18 22 7, circular 6/5 34 cm 1:5 (0.2×) extension SAM (micro) yes 0 – – AF/MF switch, distance scale 45.0 ? 70.0 49/front 170 ? ? – – – no yes yes black no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap – 57 – Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, Gary Wolstenholme on ePHOTOzine, Julia Silber on PopPhoto.com, Klaus Schroiff on Photozone.de, LensTip.com, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, Mark Goldstein on Photography Blog
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85/1.4 ZA A-mount 2006 SAL-85F14Z 22 9, circular 8/7 85 cm 1:7.87 (0.13×) front, floating in-body motor yes 1 – – distance scale 75.0 90.0 81.0 72/front 640 635 746 bayonet round ALC-SH0002 no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch – 45 – Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, Chris Gampat on The Phoblographer, Klaus Schroiff (w/ NEX-7), Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Klaus Schroiff on Photozone.de (full frame), Kurt Munger, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, minman on dyxum.com, Mladen Sever on Dyxum
Minolta AF 85/1.4 G (D) Limited A-mount 2001 2689-118 22 9, circular 7/6 85 cm 1:7.87 (0.13×) front, floating in-body motor yes 1 – – distance scale 85.5 87.0 85.0 72/front 755 ? ? bayonet round ? no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 35 released with Dynax/Maxxum 7 Limited –
Minolta AF 85/1.4 G (D) A-mount 2000 2677-118 22 9, circular 7/6 85 cm 1:7.87 (0.13×) front, floating in-body motor yes 1 – – distance scale 72.5 87.5 81.5 72/front 550 ? 632 bayonet round 6677-810 no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch LS-2400 case LH-1053 27 same design as older version Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, PopPhoto
Minolta AF 85/1.4 G A-mount 1993 2629-118 22 9, circular 7/6 85 cm 1:7.87 (0.13×) front, floating in-body motor no 1 – – distance scale 71.5 86.5 78.0 72/front 550 ? 610 bayonet round 6592-810 no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case LH-1053 pouch LS-2400 25921 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 85/1.4 A-mount 1987 2592-100 22 9, circular 7/6 85 cm 1:7.87 (0.13×) front, floating in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 71.5 86.5 78.0 72/front 550 548 608 bayonet round ? no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1053, pouch LS-2400 25921 – –
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha 85/2.8 SAM A-mount 2010 SAL-85F28 22 7, circular 5/4 60 cm 1:5 (0.2×) front SAM (micro) yes 0 – – AF/MF switch, distance scale 52.0 ? 70.0 55/front 175 ? ? bayonet round ALC-SH111 no yes no black no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap, hood – 61 – Carl Garrard on Photographic Central, Ivo Freriks on CameraStuffReview, Klaus Schroiff on Photozone.de, Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 100/2 A-mount 1987 2598-110 32 9, circular 7/6 100 cm 1:7.7 (0.13×) front in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 75.5 91.5 67.0 55/front 480 478 ? bayonet round 6598-810 no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1033 25981 – Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 100/2.8 Soft Focus A-mount 1994 2648-118 32 9, circular 7/7 80 cm 1:5.88 (0.17×) front in-body motor no 1 – – 3 levels of "softness"; 1 sharp setting, distance scale 78.0 106.0 71.5 55/front 440 ? 492 clip-on round 6648-810 no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1043, pouch LS-2200 12 – –
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135/1.8 ZA A-mount 2006 SAL-135F18Z 22 9, circular 11/8 72 cm 1:4 (0.25×) internal in-body motor yes 1 – – distance scale 114.5 114.5 88.0 77/front 995 995 1190 bayonet round ALC-SH0003 no no no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch – 47 – Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, Chris Gampat on The Phoblographer, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Klaus Schroiff on Photozone.de (full frame), Kurt Munger, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia
Sony Alpha 135/2.8 [T4.5] STF A-mount 2006 SAL-135F28 32 9/10, circular 8/6 87 cm 1:4 (0.25×) floating – no 0 – – apodization filter, distance scale 99.0 137.0 80.0 72/front 730 ? ? bayonet round ALC-SH0014 no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch – 20 manual focus only; same design as older version Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de (full frame), Kurt Munger, Mladen Sever on Dyxum.com
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 135/2.8 [T4.5] STF A-mount 1999 2656-118 32 9/10, circular 8/6 87 cm 1:4 (0.25×) floating – no 0 – – apodization filter, distance scale 99.0 137.0 80.0 72/front 730 ? 812 bayonet round 6656-810 no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case LH-1074, strap – 20 manual focus only Magnus Wedberg
Minolta AF 135/2.8 A-mount 1985 2556-100 32 7 7/5 100 cm 1:6.25 (0.16×) internal in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 83.0 83.0 65.5 55/front 365 369 390 integrated round – no no yes black no steel front cap, rear cap case LH-1013 25561 – –
Minolta AF 200/2.8 HS-APO G A-mount 1988 2612-110 32 9 8/7 150 cm 1:6.25 (0.16×) internal in-body motor no 1 mechanical, free range – clear protective front filter, distance scale 134.0 134.0 86.0 72/front 790 ? 866 integrated round – no no yes white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case 26121 faster gearing; same design as older version Klaus Schroiff on Photozone.de, Marcus Karlsen
Minolta AF 200/2.8 APO A-mount 1986 2593-100 32 9 8/7 150 cm 1:6.25 (0.16×) internal in-body motor no 0 mechanical, free range – clear protective front filter, distance scale 134.0 134.0 86.0 72/front 790 ? ? integrated round – no no yes white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case 25931 – –
Sony Alpha 300/2.8 G SSM II A-mount 2012 SAL-300F28G2 32 9, circular 13/12 200 cm 1:5.56 (0.18×) internal SSM (ring) yes 4 electronic, free range removable prefocus, DMF modes, distance scale, strap eyelets 242.5 242.5 122.0 42/rear 2340 ? ? clip-on round ALC-SH0012 no no no white yes steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case, rear circular polarizer rear filters 66 same design as older version; improved coating and AF –
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha 300/2.8 G A-mount 2006 SAL-300F28G 32 9, circular 13/12 200 cm 1:5.56 (0.18×) internal SSM (ring) yes 4 electronic, free range removable prefocus, DMF modes, distance scale, strap eyelets 242.5 242.5 122.0 42/rear 2310 ? ? clip-on round ALC-SH0012 no no no white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case, rear circular polarizer rear filters 32 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM A-mount 2003 2674-118 32 9, circular 13/12 200 cm 1:5.56 (0.18×) internal SSM (ring) yes 4 electronic, free range removable prefocus, DMF modes, distance scale, strap eyelets 242.5 242.5 122.0 42/rear 2310 2303 2689 clip-on round ? no no no white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case rear filters, rear circular polarizer 32 – Marcus Karlsen
Minolta AF 300/2.8 HS-APO G A-mount 1988 2608-136 32 9 11/9 250 cm 1:7.14 (0.14×) internal in-body motor no 1 mechanical, free range non-removable clear protective front filter, distance scale, strap eyelets 238.5 238.5 128.0 42/rear, 114/front 2480 ? ? integrated round – no no yes white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case, filters Y52, ND4×, O56, R60, 1B rear circular polarizer 26081 faster gearing; same design as older version Marcus Karlsen
Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO A-mount 1985 2563-100 32 9 11/9 250 cm 1:7.14 (0.14×) internal in-body motor no 0 mechanical, free range non-removable clear protective front filter, distance scale, strap eyelets 238.5 238.5 128.0 42/rear, 114/front 2480 ? ? integrated round – no no yes white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case, filters Y52, ND4×, O56, R60, 1B rear circular polarizer 25631 – –
Minolta AF 300/4 HS-APO G A-mount 1994 2640-128 32 9, circular 9/7 250 cm 1:7.14 (0.14×) internal in-body motor no 1 mechanical, free range non-removable clear protective front filter, distance scale 220.5 220.5 91.0 42/rear, 82/front 1410 ? ? clip-on round 6640-810 no no yes white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case rear filters, rear circular polarizer 11 – –
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 400/4.5 HS-APO G A-mount 1995 2651-116 32 9, circular 9/7 300 cm 1:6.67 (0.15×) internal in-body motor no 2 mechanical, free range non-removable clear protective front filter, distance scale, strap eyelets 275.0 275.0 109.0 42/rear, 95/front 1920 2023 2481 clip-on round 6651-810 no no yes white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case, strap rear filters, rear circular polarizer 15 – Michael Hohner
Sony Alpha 500/4 G SSM A-mount 2012 SAL-500F40G 32 9, circular 11/10 400 cm 1:7.4 (0.135×) internal SSM (ring) yes 4 electronic, free range non-removable AF/MF switch, prefocus, two DMF modes, distance scale, strap eyelets 367.5 367.5 140.0 42/rear 3460 ? ? clip-on round ALC-SH118 no no no white yes steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case rear filters 64 – Ivo Freriks on CameraStuffReview
Sony Alpha 500/8 Reflex A-mount 2006 SAL-500F80 8 – 7/5 400 cm 1:7.69 (0.13×) front in-body motor no 1 – – distance scale 118.0 122.0 89.0 28/rear, 82/front 665 ? ? screw-on round ALC-SH0015 no yes yes black no steel ND 4× rear filter, front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LCL-140AM 25721 same design as older version; front filter rotates when focusing Kurt Munger, Michael Reichmann on Luminous Landscape
Minolta AF 500/8 Reflex A-mount 1991 2572-118 8 – 7/5 400 cm 1:7.69 (0.13×) front in-body motor no 1 – – distance scale 118.0 122.0 89.0 28/rear, 82/front 665 705 775 screw-on round 6572-810 no yes yes black no steel ND 4× rear filter, front cap, rear cap, hood, case LH-1076 – 25721 front filter rotates when focusing –
Minolta AF 600/4 HS-APO G A-mount 1988 2609-136 32 9 10/9 600 cm 1:9.09 (0.11×) internal in-body motor no 2 mechanical, free range non-removable clear protective front filter, distance scale 449.0 449.0 169.0 42/rear 5500 ? 6150 integrated round – no no yes white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case, filters Y52, ND4×, O56, R60, 1B rear circular polarizer 26091 faster gearing; same design as older version Marcus Karlsen
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 600/4 APO A-mount 1986 2565-100 32 9 10/9 600 cm 1:9.09 (0.11×) internal in-body motor no 0 mechanical, free range non-removable clear protective front filter, distance scale 449.0 449.0 169.0 42/rear 5500 ? 6150 integrated round – no no yes white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case, filters Y52, ND4×, O56, R60, 1B rear circular polarizer 25651 gearing and electronis update to HS level available –

Fixed focal length (E-mount)

  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony E 16/2.8 E-mount 2010 SEL-16F28 22 7, circular 5/5 24 cm 1:12.8 (0.078×) internal SAM (micro) yes 0 – – – 22.5 22.5 62.0 49/front 67 ? ? – – – no no no silver no steel – wide-angle converter VCL-ECU1, fish-eye converter VCL-ECF1 – – Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, Jay on SonyAlphaLab, Klaus Schroiff (w/ NEX-7), Klaus Schroiff on Photozone.de
Sony E 20/2.8 E-mount 2013 SEL-20F28 16 7, circular 6/6 20 cm 1:8.3 (0.12×) ? SSM (linear), DMF compatible yes 0 – – – 20.4 ? 62.2 49/front 69 ? ? bayonet round ALC-SH113 ? ? no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – – – –
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24/1.8 ZA E-mount 2011 SEL-24F18Z 22 7, circular 8/7 16 cm 1:4 (0.25×) ? SSM (ring) yes 0 – – – 65.5 65.5 63.0 49/front 225 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH114 no no no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch – – – Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, Chris Gampat on The Phoblographer, Mark Goldstein on Photography Blog
Sony E 35/1.8 OSS E-mount 2012 SEL-35F18 22 7, circular 8/6 30 cm 1:6.7 (0.15×) internal SSM (linear), DMF compatible yes 0 – – optical image stabilizer 45.0 45.0 62.2 49/front 155 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH112 no no no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – – – Chris Gampat on The Phoblographer, Gary Wolstenholme on ePHOTOzine, Jason Hermann on SonyAlphaLab, Kurt Munger, Matthew Durr
Sony E 50/1.8 OSS E-mount 2012 SEL-50F18 22 7, circular 9/8 39 cm 1:6.25 (0.16×) internal SSM (linear) yes 0 – – optical image stabilizer 62.0 62.0 62.0 49/front 202 202 ? bayonet round ALC-SH116 no no no silver no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – – – Andrew Alexander on SLRgear, Jason Hermann on SonyAlphaLab, Klaus Schroiff, Kurt Munger, Photohead, Steve Huff, The Phoblographer
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony E Mid-Telephoto E-mount 2013 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 0 – – ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? bayonet ? ? ? ? ? silver ? steel ? ? – previewed at Photokina 2010; no detailed data announced –

Macros (A-mount)

  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha DT 30/2.8 Macro SAM A-mount 2009 SAL-30M28 22 7, circular 6/5 13 cm 1:1 (1×) extension SAM (micro) yes 0 – – AF/MF switch, distance scale 45.0 ? 70.0 49/front 150 ? ? – – – no yes yes black no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap – 58 – ePHOTOzine, Klaus Schroiff on Photozone.de
Minolta AF 3×-1×/1.7-2.8 Macro A-mount 1990 2594-116 16-27 7 7/5 25 mm - 40 mm (working distance) 1:1 (1×) - 3:1 (3×) extension, floating in-body motor no 0 – non-removable motorized zoom, focus rail, magnification scale 95.0 154.0 87.0 46/front 1100 1149 1235 – – – no no no white no steel front cap, rear cap, macro stand, case – 25941 Requires 2CR5 Li battery Michael Hohner, Pete Ganzel
Sony Alpha 50/2.8 Macro A-mount 2006 SAL-50M28 32 7, circular 7/6 20 cm 1:1 (1×) extension, floating in-body motor yes 1 mechanical, dual range – magnification scale, distance scale 60.0 106.0 71.5 55/front 295 ? 319 – – – no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap pouch LCL-60AM 31 same design as older version Ivo Freriks on CameraStuffReview, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 50/2.8 Macro (D) A-mount 2001 2675-100 32 7, circular 7/6 20 cm 1:1 (1×) extension, floating in-body motor yes 1 mechanical, dual range – magnification scale, distance scale 60.0 106.0 71.5 55/front 295 ? 319 – – – no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap case LH-1032, pouch LS-2100 31 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 50/2.8 Macro new A-mount 1993 2638-100 32 7, circular 7/6 20 cm 1:1 (1×) extension, floating in-body motor no 1 mechanical, dual range – magnification scale, distance scale 60.0 106.0 76.0 55/front 315 ? ? – – – no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap case LH-1032, pouch LS-2100 ? same design as older version –
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 50/2.8 Macro A-mount 1985 2564-100 32 7 7/6 20 cm 1:1 (1×) extension, floating in-body motor no 0 – – magnification scale, distance scale 60.0 106.0 76.0 55/front 310 308 332 – – – no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap case LH-1032, pouch LS-2100 25641 – –
Minolta AF 50/3.5 Macro A-mount 1995 2646-100 32 7, circular 5/5 23 cm 1:2 (0.5×) extension, floating in-body motor no 0 – – magnification scale, distance scale 55.0 81.0 66.0 55/front 240 240 263 – – – no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap case LH-1032, pouch LS-2100 9 – Kurt Munger
Sony Alpha 100/2.8 Macro A-mount 2006 SAL-100M28 32 9, circular 8/8 35 cm 1:1 (1×) extension, floating in-body motor yes 1 mechanical, dual range – magnification scale, distance scale 98.5 153.0 75.0 55/front 505 ? 537 bayonet round ALC-SH0007 no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LCL-140AM 28 same design as older version Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 100/2.8 Macro (D) A-mount 2000 2676-110 32 9, circular 8/8 35 cm 1:1 (1×) extension, floating in-body motor yes 1 mechanical, dual range – magnification scale, distance scale 98.0 153.0 75.0 55/front 510 ? 537 bayonet round 6676-810 no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1044, pouch LS-2300 28 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 100/2.8 Macro new A-mount 1993 2639-110 32 9, circular 8/8 35 cm 1:1 (1×) extension, floating in-body motor no 1 mechanical, dual range – magnification scale, distance scale 98.0 146.0 71.5 55/front 510 512 550 bayonet round 6581-810 no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-2300 25811 same design as older version –
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 100/2.8 Macro A-mount 1986 2581-100 32 9 8/8 35 cm 1:1 (1×) extension, floating in-body motor no 0 mechanical, dual range – magnification scale, distance scale 98.0 146.0 71.5 55/front 520 ? ? bayonet round ? no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-2200 25811 – –
Minolta AF 200/4 Macro APO G A-mount 1999 2658-118 32 9, circular 13/8 50 cm 1:1 (1×) internal, floating in-body motor no 1 mechanical, dual range removable magnification scale, distance scale 195.0 195.0 75.0 72/front 1130 1132 1385 bayonet round 6658-810 no no no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case LH-1084 – 23 – Michael Hohner, Ian Andrews on ePHOTOzine

Macros (E-mount)

  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Length changes when focusing Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony E 30/3.5 Macro E-mount 2011 SEL-30M35 22 7, circular 7/6 9.5 cm 1:1 (1×) internal SSM (linear) yes 0 – – – 55.5 55.5 62.0 49/front (on hood) 138 138 ? bayonet round ALC-SH113 no no no silver no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – – – Chris Gampat on The Phoblographer, Jason Hermann on SonyAlphaLab, Klaus Schroiff, Kurt Munger

Zooms (A-mount)

  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha DT 11-18/4.5-5.6 A-mount 2006 SAL-1118 22-29 7, circular 15/12 25 cm 1:8 (0.125×) internal in-body motor yes 0 – – distance scale 80.5 84.5 83.0 77/front 360 360 417 bayonet flower ALC-SH0009 no no no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LCL-140AM 41 same design as older version Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Kurt Munger, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, PopPhoto
Konica Minolta AF DT 11-18/4.5-5.6 (D) A-mount 2005 2698-110 22-29 7, circular 15/12 25 cm 1:8 (0.125×) internal in-body motor yes 0 – – distance scale 80.5 84.5 83.0 77/front 350 362 417 bayonet flower 6695-810 no no no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-2500 41 – Kurt Munger
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35/2.8 ZA SSM A-mount 2008 SAL-1635Z 22 9, circular 17/13 28 cm 1:4.17 (0.24×) internal SSM (ring) yes 1 – – AF/MF switch, distance scale 114.0 114.0 83.0 77/front 900 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH106 no no no no no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch – 54 – Klaus Schroiff on Photozone.de, PopPhoto
Sony Alpha DT 16-50/2.8 SSM A-mount 2011 SAL-1650 22 7, circular 16/13 30 cm 1:5 (0.2×) internal SSM (ring) yes 0 – – AF/MF switch, zoom lock switch, distance scale 88.0 114.0 81.0 72/front 577 578 639 bayonet flower ALC-SH117 no no no yes no black yes steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 63 – Andy Hendriksen on The Phoblographer, Ivo Freriks on CameraStuffReview, Klaus Schroiff (w/ NEX-7), Kurt Munger, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, Mark Goldstein on Photography Blog
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80/3.5-4.5 ZA A-mount 2007 SAL-1680Z 22-29 7, circular 14/10 35 cm 1:4.17 (0.24×) internal in-body motor yes 0 – – distance scale 83.0 128.0 72.0 62/front 445 443 492 bayonet flower ALC-SH0005 no no no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch – 46 – Ivo Freriks on CameraStuffReview, Jason Hermann on SonyAlphaLab, Julia Silber on PopPhoto, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Kurt Munger, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, Mladen Sever on Dyxum, SLRGear.com
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha DT 16-105/3.5-5.6 A-mount 2007 SAL-16105 22-36 7, circular 15/11 40 cm 1:4.35 (0.23×) internal in-body motor yes 0 – – distance scale 83.0 135.0 72.0 62/front 470 472 514 bayonet flower ALC-SH105 no no no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LCL-90AM 51 – Andy Westlake on dpreview.com, ePHOTOzine, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Kurt Munger, SLRGear.com
Konica Minolta AF 17-35/2.8-4 (D) A-mount 2004 2695-110 22-32 7, circular 14/11 30 cm 1:5.4 (0.19×) internal in-body motor yes 0 – – distance scale 88.5 97.0 83.0 77/front 430 431 480 bayonet flower 6695-810 no no no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-2500 38 – Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 17-35/3.5 G A-mount 1997 2654-118 22 7, circular 15/12 30 cm 1:5.88 (0.17×) internal in-body motor no 1 – – distance scale 90.5 94.0 82.5 77/front 600 601 670 bayonet flower 6654-810 no no yes no yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case LH-1074 – 16 – Michael Hohner, Kurt Munger
Sony Alpha DT 18-55/3.5-5.6 SAM II A-mount 2013 SAL-1855-2 22-36 7, circular 8/7 25 cm 1:2.9 (0.34×) front SAM (micro) yes 0 – – AF/MF switch 69.0 88.0 71.6 55/front 222 ? ? bayonet round ALC-SH108 yes no yes yes yes black no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap hood ? – –
Sony Alpha DT 18-55/3.5-5.6 SAM A-mount 2009 SAL-1855 22-36 7, circular 8/7 25 cm 1:2.9 (0.34×) front SAM (micro) yes 0 – – AF/MF switch 69.0 88.0 69.5 55/front 210 210 223 bayonet round ALC-SH108 yes no yes yes yes black or copper no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap hood 55 – Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, ePHOTOzine, Julia Silber on PopPhoto, Klaus Schroiff on Photozone.de, Kurt Munger
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha DT 18-70/3.5-5.6 A-mount 2006 SAL-1870 22-36 7, circular 11/9 38 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor yes 0 – – – 77.0 97.0 66.0 55/front 235 ? 268 bayonet round ALC-SH0006 yes no yes yes yes black or silver no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LCL-90AM 40 same design as older version Andy Westlake on dpreview.com, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Kurt Munger, PopPhoto, SLRGear.com
Konica Minolta AF DT 18-70/3.5-5.6 (D) A-mount 2005 2697-810 22-36 7, circular 11/9 38 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor yes 0 – – – 77.0 97.0 66.0 55/front 240 237 268 bayonet round 6697-810 yes no yes yes yes black no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-2200 40 – Michael Hohner, Kurt Munger
Sony Alpha DT 18-135/3.5-5.6 SAM A-mount 2012 SAL-18135 22-36 7, circular 14/11 45 cm 1:4 (0.25×) internal SAM (micro), DMF compatible yes 0 – – AF/MF switch, zoom lock switch 86.0 144.0 76.0 62/front 398 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH119 no no no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 65 zoom ring at front Carl Garrard on Photographic Central, Kurt Munger, PhotoReview Australia
Sony Alpha DT 18-200/3.5-6.3 A-mount 2006 SAL-18200 22-40 7, circular 15/13 45 cm 1:3.71 (0.27×) internal in-body motor yes 0 – – distance scale 85.5 153.5 73.0 62/front 405 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH0008 no no no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LCL-90AM 42 reversed focus direction; same design as older version Kurt Munger, SLRGear.com
Konica Minolta AF DT 18-200/3.5-6.3 (D) A-mount 2005 2699-110 22-40 7, circular 15/13 45 cm 1:3.71 (0.27×) internal in-body motor yes 0 – – distance scale 85.5 153.5 73.0 62/front 405 ? ? bayonet flower 6699-810 no no no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-2200 42 reversed focus direction Kurt Munger
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha DT 18-250/3.5-6.3 A-mount 2007 SAL-18250 22-40 7, circular 16/13 45 cm 1:3.45 (0.29×) internal in-body motor yes 0 – – zoom lock switch, distance scale 86.0 165.0 75.0 62/front 440 440 ? bayonet flower ALC-SH104 no no no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 50 reversed focus direction Kurt Munger, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, SLRGear.com
Minolta AF 20-35/3.5-4.5 A-mount 1998 2657-118 22-27 8 13/11 50 cm 1:12.5 (0.08×) ? in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 69.5 74.0 77.5 72/front 325 327 340 bayonet round ? yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case LH-1053, strap – 17 – –
Minolta AF 24-50/4 new A-mount 1992 2632-110 22 7 7/7 35 cm 1:5.55 (0.18×) front in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 60.0 70.0 70.0 55/front 285 ? ? clip-on round 6676-410 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – ? same design as older version –
Minolta AF 24-50/4 A-mount 1987 2558-110 22 7 7/7 35 cm 1:5.55 (0.18×) front in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 60.0 70.0 70.0 55/front 285 284 310 clip-on round 6676-410 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 25581 – Kurt Munger
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70/2.8 ZA SSM A-mount 2008 SAL-2470Z 22 9, circular 17/13 34 cm 1:4 (0.25×) internal SSM (ring) yes 1 – – AF/MF switch, distance scale 111.0 142.0 83.0 77/front 955 961 ? bayonet flower ALC-SH101 no no no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch – 48 – Ivo Freriks on CameraStuffReview, Julia Silber on PopPhoto, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de (full frame), Kurt Munger, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, SLRGear.com
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 24-85/3.5-4.5 new A-mount 1997 2660-110 22-27 7, circular 14/12 50 cm 1:5.88 (0.17×) internal in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 72.0 101.0 74.0 62/front 415 418 455 bayonet flower 6636-810 no no no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-2200 6 same design as older version Michael Hohner
Minolta AF 24-85/3.5-4.5 A-mount 1993 2636-110 22-27 7 14/12 50 cm 1:5.88 (0.17×) internal in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 72.0 101.0 74.0 62/front 415 ? 450 bayonet flower 6636-810 no no no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-2200 6 – –
Sony Alpha 24-105/3.5-4.5 A-mount 2006 SAL-24105 22-27 7, circular 12/11 50 cm 1:5.49 (0.182×) internal in-body motor yes 0 – – distance scale 69.0 108.0 71.0 62/front 395 ? 432 bayonet flower ALC-SH0016 no no no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 24 same design as older version Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 24-105/3.5-4.5 (D) A-mount 2000 2672-110 22-27 7, circular 12/11 50 cm 1:5.49 (0.182×) internal in-body motor yes 0 – – distance scale 69.0 108.0 71.0 62/front 395 394 432 bayonet flower 6672-810 no no no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-2200 24 – –
Minolta AF 28-70/2.8 G A-mount 1993 2620-118 22 9, circular 16/11 85 cm 1:11.11 (0.09×) front, floating in-body motor no 1 – – distance scale 114.5 116.5 83.0 72/front 850 ? 903 bayonet round 6620-810 no no yes no yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case LH-1076 – 2 – Kurt Munger, Marcus Karlsen
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha 28-75/2.8 SAM A-mount 2009 SAL-2875 32 7, circular 16/14 38 cm 1:4.5 (0.22×) internal SAM (micro) yes 0 – – AF/MF switch, zoom lock switch, distance scale 94.0 127.0 77.5 67/front 565 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH109 no no no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 59 reversed focus direction Klaus Schroiff on Photozone.de, Kurt Munger
Konica Minolta AF 28-75/2.8 (D) A-mount 2004 2696-810 32 7, circular 16/14 33 cm 1:3.91 (0.26×) internal in-body motor yes 0 – – distance scale 94.0 127.0 73.0 67/front 510 ? 556 bayonet flower 6696-810 no no no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-2300 39 reversed focus direction Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 28-80/3.5-5.6 (D) A-mount 2001 2683-910, 2683-960 22-38 7, circular 8/7 40 cm 1:4.1 (0.24×) front in-body motor yes 0 – – – 68.0 84.5 63.0 55/front 190 188 218 bayonet round 6683-810 yes no yes yes yes black or silver no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1033, pouch LS-2200 30 – –
Minolta AF 28-80/3.5-5.6 II A-mount 1997 2670-110, 2670-160 22-38 8 10/10 38 cm 1:3.8 (0.26×) front in-body motor no 0 – – – 74.0 91.0 69.0 62/front 230 ? 260 bayonet round 6659-810 yes yes yes yes yes black or silver no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1033, pouch LS-2200 18 – –
Minolta AF 28-80/4-5.6 new A-mount 1993 2633-110 22-32 7 7/7 80 cm, 37 cm (w/ macro switch) 1:9 (0.11×), 1:4 (0.25×, w/ macro switch) front in-body motor no 0 – – macro switch, distance scale 67.5 83.0 68.0 55/front 250 250 280 bayonet round ? yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 3 same design as older version –
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 28-80/4-5.6 xi A-mount 1991 2618-? 22-32 7 7/7 80 cm 1:9 (0.11×) front in-body motor no 1 – – – 67.5 80.0 72.0 55/front 275 ? ? bayonet round 6618-810 yes no yes yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 26181 – –
Minolta AF 28-85/3.5-4.5 new A-mount 1992 2586-110 22-27 7 13/10 80 cm, 24.6 cm (w/ macro switch) 1:8.3 (0.12×), 1:4 (0.25×, w/ macro switch) front in-body motor no 0 – – macro switch, distance scale 85.5 110.0 68.5 55/front 490 ? ? clip-on round 6586-810 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 0 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 28-85/3.5-4.5 A-mount 1985 2552-100 22-27 7 13/10 80 cm, 24.6 cm (w/ macro switch) 1:8.3 (0.12×), 1:4 (0.25×, w/ macro switch) front in-body motor no 0 – – macro switch, distance scale 85.5 110.0 68.5 55/front 490 496 520 clip-on round ? yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 25521 – Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 28-100/3.5-5.6 (D) A-mount 2003 2692-810, 2692-860 22-38 9, circular 10/8 48 cm 1:4 (0.25) front in-body motor yes 0 – – – 78.0 99.5 66.0 55/front 240 ? 270 bayonet round 6692-810 yes no yes yes yes black or silver no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-2200 36 – –
Minolta AF 28-105/3.5-4.5 new A-mount 1997 2661-110 22-27 7, circular 13/10 50 cm 1:4.7 (0.21×) internal in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 80.0 125.0 73.0 62/front 485 ? 523 bayonet flower 6635-810 no no no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 10 same design as older version –
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 28-105/3.5-4.5 A-mount 1994 2635-110 22-27 7 13/10 50 cm 1:4.7 (0.21×) internal in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 80.0 125.0 74.0 62/front 485 ? ? bayonet flower ? no no no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 10 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 28-105/3.5-4.5 xi A-mount 1991 2615-? 22-27 7 13/10 50 cm 1:4.7 (0.21×) ? internal in-body motor no 1 – – – 76.5 ? 74.0 62/front 450 457 ? clip-on round 6615-810 no no no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 26151 – –
Minolta AF 28-135/4-4.5 A-mount 1985 2553-100 22-27 7 16/13 150 cm, 24.6 cm (w/ macro switch) 1:11 (0.091×), 1:4 (0.25×, w/ macro switch) internal in-body motor no 0 – – macro switch, distance scale 109.0 154.0 75.0 72/front 750 758 784 – – – no yes no yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap – 25531 no hood; zoom ring at front –
Minolta AF 35-70/3.5-4.5 II A-mount ? 2652-? 22-32 7 7/7 50 cm 1:6.6 (0.15×) front in-body motor no 0 – – – 63.0 77.0 68.5 49/front 220 ? 235 bayonet round ? yes no yes yes yes black no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap, hood – 5 – –
Minolta AF 35-70/3.5-4.5 A-mount 1993 2643-100 22-32 7 7/7 50 cm 1:6.6 (0.15×) front in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 63.0 77.0 68.5 49/front 220 ? 235 bayonet round 6643-810 yes no yes yes yes black no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap, hood – 5 – –
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 35-70/4 A-mount 1985 2551-100 22 7 6/6 100 cm, 30.3 cm (w/ macro switch) 1:14.3 (0.07×), 1:4 (0.25×, w/ macro switch front in-body motor no 0 – – macro switch, distance scale 52.0 70.0 68.0 49/front 255 254 290 clip-on round 6675-480 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 25511 – Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 35-80/4-5.6 II A-mount 1999 2671-110, 2671-160 22-32 7 8/8 38 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor no 0 – – – 66.0 76.0 63.0 49/front 150 ? ? bayonet round 6671-810 yes no yes yes yes black or silver no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-2100 22 – –
Minolta AF 35-80/4-5.6 Power Zoom A-mount 1991 2624-110 22-32 7 8/8 50 cm 1:5.7 (0.18×) front in-body motor no 0 – – – 53.5 ? 66.5 49/front ? 180 ? bayonet round 6624-810 yes ? ? ? no black no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap, hood – 26241 power-assisted manual zoom only; same design as older version –
Minolta AF 35-80/4-5.6 A-mount 1988 2605-100 22-32 7 8/8 50 cm 1:5.7 (0.18×) front in-body motor no 0 – – front element shutter 58.0 58.0 65.0 46/front 220 ? ? – – – no no no no yes black no steel rear cap – 26071 no hood –
Minolta AF 35-105/3.5-4.5 new A-mount 1988 2585-100 22-27 7 12/10 85 cm 1:6.5 (0.15×) front in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 59.5 82.5 68.5 55/front 290 ? 340 clip-on round 6554-810 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 25858 White-finish special edition available (released with white 8000i) –
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 35-105/3.5-4.5 A-mount 1985 2554-100 22-27 7 14/12 150 cm, 40.2 cm (w/ macro switch) 1:12.5 (0.08×), 1:4 (0.25×, w/ macro switch front in-body motor no 0 – – macro switch, distance scale 87.0 109.0 68.5 55/front 485 ? 521 clip-on round ? yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 25541 – –
Minolta AF 35-200/4.5-5.6 xi A-mount 1991 2616-110 22-27 7 17/15 50 cm 1:6.5 (0.15×) internal in-body motor no 1 – – – 93.0 131.0 75.0 62/front 500 487 522 clip-on round 6616-810 no yes no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 26161 varifocal –
Sony Alpha DT 55-200/4-5.6 SAM A-mount 2009 SAL-55200-2 32-45 9, circular 13/9 95 cm 1:3.45 (0.29×) front SAM (micro) yes 0 – – AF/MF switch 85.0 ? 71.5 55/front 305 ? ? bayonet round ALC-SH102 yes no yes yes yes black no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap, hood – 56 – Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com
Sony Alpha DT 55-200/4-5.6 A-mount 2007 SAL-55200 32-45 9, circular 13/9 95 cm 1:3.45 (0.29×) front in-body motor yes 0 – – – 85.0 135.0 71.5 55/front 295 295 ? bayonet round ALC-SH102 yes no yes yes yes black no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap, hood – 49 – Julia Silber on PopPhoto, Kurt Munger
Sony Alpha DT 55-300/4.5-5.6 SAM A-mount 2012 SAL-55300 22-29 7, circular 12/9 140 cm 1:3.7 (0.27×) front SAM (micro) yes 0 – – AF/MF switch, zoom lock switch 116.5 ? 77.0 62/front 460 ? ? bayonet round ALC-SH122 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 68 – Carl Garrard on Photographic Central, Ivo Freriks on CameraStuffReview, Kurt Munger
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha 70-200/2.8 G A-mount 2006 SAL-70200G 32 9, circular 19/16 120 cm 1:4.85 (0.21×) internal SSM (ring) yes 3 electronic, dual range removable two DMF modes, distance scale 196.5 196.5 87.0 77/front 1340 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH0010 no no no no no white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch – 33 same design as older version Andy Westlake on dpreview.com, Jay on SonyAlphaLab, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Klaus Schroiff on Photozone.de (full frame), Kurt Munger, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia
Minolta AF 70-200/2.8 APO G (D) SSM A-mount 2003 2682-118 32 9, circular 19/16 120 cm 1:4.85 (0.21×) internal SSM (ring) yes 3 electronic, dual range removable two DMF modes, distance scale 196.5 196.5 87.0 77/front 1340 ? 1597 bayonet flower ? no no no no no white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch – 33 – Marcus Karlsen
Minolta AF 70-210/3.5-4.5 A-mount 1988 2588-100 22-27 9 12/12 110 cm 1:3.9 (0.256×) front in-body motor no 1 – – distance scale 100.0 160.0 72.5 55/front 420 ? 470 clip-on round 6588-810 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 25881 – –
Minolta AF 70-210/4 A-mount 1985 2555-110 32 7 12/9 110 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 152.0 168.0 72.5 55/front 695 694 750 clip-on round 6555-810 yes no yes no yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1037 25551 – Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 70-210/4.5-5.6 II A-mount 1999 2669-110, 2669-160 22-27 7 10/10 110 cm 1:3.85 (0.26×) front in-body motor no 0 – – – 93.0 ? 69.0 49/front 320 ? ? bayonet round 6634-810 yes ? ? ? yes black or silver no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1044, pouch LS-2300 8 same design as older version –
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 70-210/4.5-5.6 A-mount 1993 2634-110 22-27 7 10/10 110 cm 1:3.85 (0.26×) front in-body motor no 1 – – distance scale 93.0 ? 69.0 49/front 350 ? ? bayonet round ? yes ? ? ? yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 8 – –
Sony Alpha 70-300/4.5-5.6 G SSM A-mount 2008 SAL-70300G 22-29 9, circular 16/11 120 cm 1:4 (0.25×) internal SSM (ring) yes 1 electronic, dual range – distance scale 135.5 196.0 82.5 62/front 760 760 850 bayonet flower ALC-SH103 no no no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch – 52 zoom ring at front ePHOTOzine, Ivo Freriks on CameraStuffReview, Klaus Schroiff at photozone.de (full frame), Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Kurt Munger
Sony Alpha 70-400/4-5.6 G SSM II A-mount 2013 SAL-70400G2 22-32 9, circular 18/12 150 cm 1:3.7 (0.27×) internal SSM (ring) yes 3 electronic, dual range removable distance scale 196.0 282.0 94.5 77/front 1500 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH121 no no no yes no white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch – 69 zoom ring at front; same design as older version; improved coating and AF –
Sony Alpha 70-400/4-5.6 G SSM A-mount 2008 SAL-70400G 22-32 9, circular 18/12 150 cm 1:3.7 (0.27×) internal SSM (ring) yes 3 electronic, dual range removable distance scale 196.0 282.0 94.5 77/front 1490 1484 1732 bayonet flower ALC-SH107 no no no yes no silver no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch – 53 zoom ring at front Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, Ivo Freriks on CameraStuffReview, Julia Silber on PopPhoto.com, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Kurt Munger
Sony Alpha 75-300/4.5-5.6 A-mount 2006 SAL-75300 32-38 7, circular 13/10 150 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor yes 0 – – – 122.0 ? 71.0 55/front 460 ? ? bayonet round ALC-SH0007 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LCL-140AM 29 same design as older version Ivo Freriks on CameraStuffReview, Kurt Munger, PopPhoto, SLRGear.com
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 75-300/4.5-5.6 (D) A-mount 2001 2684-910, 2684-960 32-38 7, circular 13/10 150 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor yes 0 – – – 122.0 ? 72.5 55/front 460 ? ? bayonet round 6684-810 yes no yes yes yes black or silver no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-1300, pouch LS-2300 29 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 75-300/4.5-5.6 II A-mount 1999 2665-110, 2665-160 32-38 7 13/10 150 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor no 0 – – – 122.0 ? 72.5 55/front 490 ? ? bayonet round 6649-810 yes no yes yes yes black or silver no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-1300, pouch LS-2300 13 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 75-300/4.5-5.6 new A-mount 1995 2649-110 32-38 7 13/10 150 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor no 1 – – distance scale 121.5 191.0 72.5 55/front 525 550 ? bayonet round 6649-810 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 13 – –
Minolta AF 75-300/4.5-5.6 A-mount 1986 2561-100 32-38 9 13/11 150 cm 1:3.84 (0.26×) front in-body motor no 0 mechanical, dual range – distance scale 163.5 209.0 72.5 55/front 865 866 910 clip-on round 6561-810 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1037 25611 – –
Minolta AF 80-200/2.8 HS-APO G A-mount 1993 2628-118 32 9, circular 16/13 180 cm 1:6.9 (0.14×) front in-body motor no 1 – non-removable distance scale, strap eyelets 166.0 175.0 88.0 72/front 1280 1268 1358 bayonet round 6628-810 yes no yes no yes white no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case – 1 same design as older version –
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 80-200/2.8 APO A-mount 1987 2589-100 32 9, circular 16/13 180 cm 1:6.9 (0.14×) front in-body motor no 0 – non-removable distance scale, strap eyelets 166.0 175.0 88.0 72/front 1300 ? ? bayonet round 6589-810 yes no yes no yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case – 25891 – –
Minolta AF 80-200/4.5-5.6 xi A-mount 1991 2619-? 22-27 ? 9/9 150 cm 1:6.4 (0.16×) ? in-body motor no 1 – – – 80.0 ? 73.0 55/front 300 ? ? clip-on round 6619-810 yes ? ? ? no black no polycarbonate front cap, rear cap – 26191 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 80-200/4.5-5.6 A-mount 1988 2604-100 22-27 ? 9/9 150 cm 1:6.4 (0.16×) ? in-body motor no 0 – – front element shutter 78.0 78.0 67.0 46/front 300 ? ? – – – no no no no yes black no steel rear cap – 26041 no hood –
Minolta AF 100-200/4.5 A-mount 1987 2560-100 22 7 8/7 190 cm 1:8.3 (0.12×) front in-body motor no 0 – – distance scale 94.5 132.0 69.5 49/front 375 376 429 clip-on round 6560-810 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1034 25601 – Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 100-300/4.5-5.6 APO (D) A-mount 2000 2681-110 32-38 9, circular 11/10 150 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor yes 1 – – distance scale 101.0 160.0 73.5 55/front 485 484 529 bayonet round 6681-810 yes no yes yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood case LH-1044, pouch LS-2300 25 same design as older version Carl Garrard on Photographic Central
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 100-300/4.5-5.6 APO new A-mount 1993 2631-110 32-38 9 11/10 150 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor no 1 – – distance scale 101.0 160.0 73.5 55/front 435 ? 478 clip-on round 6606-810 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood pouch LS-2300 7 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 100-300/4.5-5.6 APO A-mount 1993 2631-? 32-38 9 11/10 150 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor no 1 – – distance scale 101.5 160.0 73.5 55/front 435 435 ? clip-on round ? yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 7 – –
Minolta AF 100-300/4.5-5.6 xi A-mount 1991 2621-110 32-38 9 11/9 150 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor no 1 – – – 100.0 160.0 75.0 55/front 440 ? ? clip-on round 6606-810 yes no yes yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 26211 same design as older version –
Minolta AF 100-300/4.5-5.6 A-mount 1988 2606-110 32-38 9 11/9 150 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor no 1 – – distance scale 101.5 158.0 72.5 55/front 420 406 450 clip-on round 6507-810 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – 26061 – –
Minolta AF 100-400/4.5-6.7 APO A-mount 1995 2644-110 32-45 9, circular 14/11 200 cm 1:4 (0.25×) front in-body motor no 1 – – distance scale 149.0 226.0 79.5 72/front 840 ? 930 bayonet round 6644-810 yes no yes yes yes black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, case – 14 – J Greely on photo.net

Zooms (E-mount)

  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony E 10-18/4 OSS E-mount 2012 SEL-1018 22 7, circular 10/8 25 cm 1:10 (0.1×) rear ? yes 0 – – optical image stabilizer 63.5 ? 70.0 62/front 225 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH123 no no no yes ? black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – – – Helge Hackbarth on 3D-Kraft, Jason Hermann on SonyAlphaLab, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Mark D Segal on Luminous Landscape, Peter Walkowiak on The Phoblographer
Sony E High Performance Standard Zoom G E-mount 2013 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 0 – – ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? bayonet ? ? ? ? ? ? ? black ? steel ? ? – previewed at Photokina 2010; no detailed data announced –
Sony E PZ 16-50/3.5-5.6 OSS E-mount 2012 SEL-P1650 22-36 7, circular 9/8 25 cm – 30 cm 1:4.7 (0.215×) internal SAM (micro) yes 0 – – optical image stabilizer, motorized zoom 29.9 ? 64.7 40.5/front 116 ? ? – – – no no yes yes no black or silver no steel front cap, rear cap – – collapsible Camerahoarders, Gary Wolstenholme on ePHOTOzine, Kurt Munger, Mark Goldstein on Photography Blog
Sony E 18-55/3.5-5.6 OSS E-mount 2010 SEL-1855 22-32 7, circular 11/9 25 cm 1:3.3 (0.3×) internal SAM (micro) yes 0 – – optical image stabilizer 60.0 ? 62.0 49/front 194 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH112 no no no yes no black or silver no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – – – Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, Jason Hermann on SonyAlphaLab, Klaus Schroiff (w/ NEX-7), Klaus Schroiff at photozone.de, LensTip.com
Sony E PZ 18-200/3.5-6.3 OSS E-mount 2012 SEL-P18200 22-40 7, circular 17/12 30 cm – 50 cm 1:2.8 (0.35×) internal SSM (ring) yes 0 – – optical image stabilizer, motorized zoom 99.0 174.0 93.2 67/front 649 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH125 no no no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – – – Gary Wolstenholme on ePHOTOzine
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Min. ap. Aperture blades Elem./ groups Min. focus dist. Max. mag. Focus design AF drive D function Lens buttons Focus range limiter Tripod mount Other features Min. length [mm] Max. length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Filter dia. [mm]/ type Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Hood mount Hood shape Hood part no. Filter rotates when focusing Filter rotates when zooming Length changes when focusing Length changes when zooming Focus ring rotates in AF mode Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Lens ID Comments Reviews
Sony E 18-200/3.5-6.3 OSS LE E-mount 2012 SEL-18200LE 22-40 7, circular 17/13 50 cm 1:3.7 (0.27×) internal SSM (ring) yes 0 – – optical image stabilizer, zoom lock switch 97.1 ? 68.0 62/front 460 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH124 no no no yes no black no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – – zoom ring at front Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, Jason Hermann on SonyAlphaLab
Sony E 18-200/3.5-6.3 OSS E-mount 2010 SEL-18200 22-40 7, circular 17/12 30 cm – 50 cm 1:2.8 (0.35×) internal SSM (ring) yes 0 – – optical image stabilizer, zoom lock switch 99.0 ? 75.5 67/front 524 ? ? bayonet flower ALC-SH109 no no no yes no silver no steel front cap, rear cap, hood, flash mount extender – – zoom ring at front Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, Klaus Schroiff at photozone.de
Sony E 55-210/4.5-6.3 OSS E-mount 2011 SEL-55210 22-32 7, circular 13/9 100 cm 1:4.5 (0.225×) internal SSM (ring) yes 0 – – optical image stabilizer 108.0 152.0 63.8 49/front 345 345 ? bayonet round ALC-SH115 no no no yes no silver no steel front cap, rear cap, hood – – – Jason Hermann on SonyAlphaLab, Klaus Schroiff (w/ NEX-7), Kurt Munger

Teleconverters (A-mount)

  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Elem./ groups Mag. Gearing AF drive D function Length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Comments Reviews
Sony Alpha 1.4× Teleconverter A-mount 2006 SAL-14TC 5/4 1.4× 1:2 in-body motor, SSM (ring), SAM (micro) yes 20.0 64.0 170 ? ? white no steel front cap, rear cap, pouch – 8 contacts; D and SSM compatible; same design as older version Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 1.4× APO (D) A-mount 2003 2687-107 5/4 1.4× 1:2 in-body motor, SSM (ring), SAM (micro) yes 20.0 64.0 170 ? ? white no steel front cap, rear cap, pouch – 8 contacts; D and SSM compatible; same design as older version –
Minolta AF 1.4× APO II A-mount 1988 2610-107 5/4 1.4× 1:2 in-body motor no 20.0 64.0 170 172 193 white no steel front cap, rear cap, pouch – updated gearing for HS tele lenses; same design as older version Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 1.4× APO A-mount 1986 2590-607 5/4 1.4× 1:1 in-body motor no 20.0 64.0 170 ? ? white no steel front cap, rear cap, pouch – – –
Sony Alpha 2× Teleconverter A-mount 2006 SAL-20TC 6/5 2× 1:4 in-body motor, SSM (ring), SAM (micro) yes 43.5 64.0 200 ? ? white no steel front cap, rear cap, pouch – 8 contacts, D and SSM compatible; same design as older version Kurt Munger
  Image Name Mount type Release year Order code Elem./ groups Mag. Gearing AF drive D function Length [mm] Max. dia. [mm] Nominal weight [g] Net weight [g] Gross weight [g] Color Weather sealing Mount material Standard accessories Optional accessories Comments Reviews
Minolta AF 2× APO (D) A-mount 2003 2688-107 6/5 2× 1:4 in-body motor, SSM (ring), SAM (micro) yes 44.0 64.0 200 ? ? white no steel front cap, rear cap, pouch – 8 contacts, D and SSM compatible; same design as older version –
Minolta AF 2× APO II A-mount 1988 2611-107 6/5 2× 1:4 in-body motor no 44.0 64.0 210 ? ? white no steel front cap, rear cap, pouch – updated gearing for HS tele lenses; same design as older version Kurt Munger
Minolta AF 2× APO A-mount 1987 2601-607 6/5 2× 1:2 in-body motor no 44.0 64.0 210 209 230 white no steel front cap, rear cap, pouch – – –
Minolta AF 2× M/A Converter-L A-mount 1985 2584-107 5/3 2× – – no 51.5 64.0 240 ? ? black no steel front cap, rear cap – TC and MC/MD adapter, no AF, no electronics, no aperture control –
Minolta AF 2× M/A Converter-S A-mount 1985 2583-107 7/6 2× – – no 40.5 64.0 210 ? ? black no steel front cap, rear cap – TC and MC/MD adapter, no AF, no electronics, no aperture control –

Terminology

APO
Apochromatic correction using AD elements. Mostly used on tele primes and zooms.

HS-APO
APO with higher-speed electronics and gearing. Some of the long tele primes were released after the other APO tele primes were updated to HS-APO, so they don't have a non-HS predecessor. Also, the latest SSM lenses are again only called “APO”.

(D)
Distance encoder, used for ADI flash, matrix metering in MF mode and DOF display. All D lenses currently also feature a wider focus ring. With some the focus ring does not rotate in AF mode (see table).
With Sony lenses the (D) specifier is no longer part of the official name, but not all lenses have the D function. Check the “D function” column to see which lenses have it and which don't.

DT
“Digital Technology”, image circle adapted to APS-C digital SLRs. Can not be used with full-frame film cameras. Can be used on full-frame digital cameras in crop mode.

G
Minolta's and Sony's high quality lenses, featuring a large maximum aperture, AD elements, high build quality, circular aperture, aspheric elements, floating focusing.

SSM
In-lens ultra-sonic motor. Compatible only with the 7 and later bodies, plus the 9 after a firmware upgrade. No auto-focus with series I and II converters.

SAM
In-lens micro motor. Compatible only with the 7 and later bodies, plus the 9 after a firmware upgrade. No auto-focus with series I and II converters. Standard SAM is not compatible with Direct Manual Focus (DMF), unless noted otherwise.

xi
Motorized zoom controlled by the body or by the photographer (power-assisted manual zoom). Auto-zoom only works on xi bodies with assorted chip cards. Manual zoom must be used on bodies after the xi series. Does not work on pre-xi bodies.

ZA
Zeiss-designed lenses for Sony Alpha (= Minolta AF) mount.

T*
Carl Zeiss high performance coating

OSS
Optical Steady Shot, image stabilization in the lens (currently only in E-mount lenses).

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Readers' comments
#1: Comment posted by EDMOND KROL on March 04, 2008 - 02:54:16 PM:
WONDERFUL STUDY.
HOWEVER I WOULD LIKE AS WELL TO HAVE IT FOR APS CAMERAS LIKE S1 AND S 100 .ALSO THE DIMAGE RD 3000 LENSES SEEM TO LOOK THE THE APS SETS.
ANY CONTRIBUTION TO THIS STUDY IS WELCOME.
THANKS IN ADVANCE.
MERCI BEAUCOUP.
EDMOND / FRENCH CAMERA COLLECTOR.
#2: Comment posted by Bill Nixon on June 30, 2008 - 03:56:06 AM:
Thank you so much for this list. It helps so much to know which of the lenses work with the Alpha. We are considering purchasing the Alpha to complement our current lineup of Cameras. We use exclusively Nikon for shoots, but the focus in low light for the D300 is not good when coupled with the 70-200 2.8 lens. Your page helped us with a solution.


Thanks again,

Bill
#3: Comment posted by tren on July 03, 2008 - 03:22:40 AM:
thanks for the list from a collectors point of view!!
#4: Comment posted by algernon on July 04, 2008 - 09:29:03 AM:
Thanks a million for this mini-compendium. You must be a good man.
#5: Comment posted by Eric Longenecker on July 30, 2008 - 05:27:24 PM:
GREAT CHART!!! I have seen and printed off a few charts like this over the years, notably one from Minolta, but this is the best I've seen.

On another subject, I have been hearing lately about design for full frame DSLR, not just in terms of covering the frame with light, but the angle of light impingement at the corners. The story goes that the design of digital sensors makes them lossy when light comes from an angle far from 90 degrees. If this is true, then a column asserting designed for digital full frame may be in order in the near future. Also, the DT catagory being unsuitable for most compatable cameras for this mount might merrit a column just for that feature.

Thanks again for this wonderful chart.

Eric Longenecker
KM Maxxum 7D user
Michael Hohner answers:
Current lenses work just fine on DSLRs, microlenses on the sensors take care of the problem. If that changes in the future I will update the table.

The restrictions of DT lenses are already mentioned in the terminology section at the end of the page.
#6: Comment posted by Jennifer on January 27, 2009 - 06:32:05 AM:
This is a great archive of sony/minolta lenses, but how about including third party lenses? Such as from tamron, sigma and tokina? Between them, they have quite a few a-mount lenses available.

Jennifer
Michael Hohner answers:
This is currently not planned. Please refer to Dyxum for third-party lens information.
#7: Comment posted by Reko on February 11, 2009 - 06:04:55 PM:
Amaaaazing website and information. Thanks.. :-)

But, i'm sad as well, realised that no macro lens (100mm or less) with Internal Focus feature for my Sony camera, wanna put it in housing for underwater photography. Anybody know whether Sony/Sigma/Tamron will launch it?
Michael Hohner answers:
I guess what you want is a macro lens that doesn't extend. Well, the 200/4 Macro doesn't extend, but you probably won't use it in an underwater housing. As for shorter macros, you'll probably have a hard time finding one that does not extend. I have no information about the future plans of camera makers.
#8: Comment posted by R. Trömper on February 20, 2009 - 01:17:35 PM:
Dankeschön, Darling Dankeschön.!!!

Thanks a lot for this list, it helps me realy after buying my "First Sony" to get some good Lenses. It is my first SLR since i get 1986 the 8 Year old Konica from my Father.
First i was surprised and happy that all Min AF Lens ever build, will work on my Alpha, that not all of the Lenses are worth buying was clear, but not wich ones are good.
You helped me to sort them out and find the right ones for me.

Greets from Germany
R.Trömper
#9: Comment posted by Markis on March 19, 2009 - 09:13:18 PM:
Hallo,
Klasse Seite. Hier findet man Informationen, die man selber gar nicht mehr sonst so geballt findet.
Da einige rewiews nicht mehr im Netz sind: gibt es noch Infos zu den
damaligen Listenpreisen und falls damals Tests durchgeführt wurden die Ergebnisse dazu. Wenn die Tabelle um diese Spalten ergänzt werden, wäre es sehr aufschlussreich.

Mfg
heinz markis
Michael Hohner answers:
Soweit ich sehe, sind alle Links auf externe Tests in dieser Tabelle gültig.
Eine Preisinformation möchte ich hier nicht einführen. Selbst Listenpreise unterscheiden sich von Region zu Region, ganz zu schweigen von Straßenpreisen und Gebrauchtpreisen. So eine Information wäre permanent veraltet.
#10: Comment posted by Nordavind on April 03, 2009 - 10:09:46 PM:
great work, well done!!!
As said Jennifer I think could be a good idea to add also third-party lens information (sigma, tamron, tokina...) ;)

Regards from Italy
V.
#11: Comment posted by Terry on April 05, 2009 - 03:52:45 PM:
A comment and a question. First, I just received a 24-105mm Minolta AF lens and find that the focus ring does not rotate when the lens is autofocusing. The chart says that it does. The question, Since the Minolta and Sony lenses are so similar, do the lens hoods interchange? My Minolta came without the hood and I want to buy one for it. Will the Sony hood fit?

You site is a phenomenal source of information, Thank you for our efforts.
Michael Hohner answers:
The table says it does not rotate. You probably have looked at the wrong column.

While I have not made a side-by-side comparison of the hoods, I'm quite confident the hoods are interchangeable. After all, Sony has not changed anything else.
#12: Comment posted by Bill Kenny on May 06, 2009 - 02:36:12 PM:
Unbelievable Minolta/konica/Sony/Zeiss lens data sheet! I have seen several offerings with varying depths. This sheet is the most concise chart I have seen to date. Simply put this chart has all the data any new Sony Alpha owner (such as myself) needs to build up an amazing arsenal of lenses. Thank You Mr Hohner;~)
#13: Comment posted by dumkopf on May 11, 2009 - 09:37:01 AM:
Might be a dumb question, but am I correct in assuming that all these lenses will in fact fit on any current Sony DSLRs?
Michael Hohner answers:
Basically, yes. Also see the F.A.Q. list.
#14: Comment posted by Amer Bedi on October 04, 2009 - 10:08:21 PM:
I tried very hard to get this information. I even called Sony, but they had no information about the 100-300mm xi zoom. This is what I was looking for. Thanks.
#15: Comment posted by Phil Langon on October 10, 2009 - 07:30:33 PM:
Hi. Great website - many thanks. I have an RD3000 with a collection of lenses. These are interchangeable with the Vectis APS cameras. Are these lenses usable with the Sony DSLRs (or any current DSLRs)? Thanks.
Michael Hohner answers:
The Vectis system was discontinued long ago. The RD3000 was the first and last DSLR of the Vectis system. I don't know any adapter to any other system.
#16: Comment posted by Bob on November 02, 2009 - 08:45:14 AM:
I have a A70 sony and have been seeking either the 1000mm or the 1600 mm lens Minolta made. Anyone know where I can find one?
Michael Hohner answers:
There is no A mount 1000mm or 1600mm lens by Minolta. I think there is a >500 mm mirror lens for the SR mount by Minolta, but these are not the topic of this page.
#17: Comment posted by Rob Ladely on November 30, 2009 - 06:08:31 PM:
Since I purchased my Sony A350 in May of this year, I've been looking for some good Minolta lenses, since I found that they would fit my new DSLR. I've found a few, and now thanks to all your hard work, I have the resource for finding more! Thank you so much for doing all your research & publishing it on the Internet for allowing others to benefit.
One question: do you plan on including any of the old Minolta MD lenses in the future?
Thanks again!!
Michael Hohner answers:
These pages are limited to the AF mount systems. I have no plans to add MD lenses here.
#18: Comment posted by Bob Pendleton on January 30, 2010 - 11:05:09 PM:
Great list really useful. But I still cannot find a lens hood for my newly aquired Minolta AF 28-85
#19: Comment posted by Russ Ciancio on March 19, 2010 - 08:58:38 AM:
For Bob Pendelton: Try www.keh.com, Follow 35mm, Minolta Maxxum, Lens Shades and Hoods
Michael Hohner answers:
I took the liberty to edit your posting to make it easier for Bob to find the hood. Thanks for the hint!
#20: Comment posted by John Mirceta on May 08, 2010 - 09:24:06 PM:
I was just on Sonys website The 70-300G lens is no longer on it. I guess this means the lens is now discontinued
Michael Hohner answers:
The lens is not discontinued. See Sony Japan, for example. Unfortunately errors on Sony websites are common.
#21: Comment posted by ZEK on September 22, 2010 - 04:46:48 PM:
thanks for splitting A and E into won tables!
#22: Comment posted by Iqbal Halani on September 26, 2010 - 04:23:40 AM:
Hey you guys rock !!
#23: Comment posted by TJ on September 27, 2010 - 09:02:03 PM:
I just received a Sony Nex 5 camera, and my sister gave me some Minolta lenses she thought would work with this camera. They are a 60-300 mm and a 50 mm macro (1:1 ratio). Both have the Minolta AF mount. I'm pretty new to the photography world, so for some reason, I cannot get the lenses to attach to the camera. Am I missing something or am I mistaken that these lenses do indeed fit the camera? If you can help, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks
Michael Hohner answers:
NEX cameras have a different lens mount (E-mount). You can't use A-mount lenses directly. See the F.A.Q. list for more details.
#24: Comment posted by Iqbal Halani on October 17, 2010 - 04:58:27 PM:
Thanks. This page will live forever !!
#25: Comment posted by Robert Zarb on November 08, 2010 - 07:36:39 AM:
I'm very new to Digital cameras and have just bought a new Sony Alpha series camera
It evident Minolta lenses are sooo much cheaper then Sony lenses so I really appreciate everything this site has informed me in regards to which lenses to choose
Thanks heaps
#26: Comment posted by John Clouse on December 21, 2010 - 04:55:49 AM:
I want to add my thanks to that of others for this comprehensive list.
I have purchased a Sony NEX-VG10 video camera and am hoping some of the Minolta lenses will work on it with the Alpha adapter.
Thanks also for letting me know that Sony will be offering a telephoto E Mount lens in 2011.
#27: Comment posted by Ricardo Sousa on January 21, 2012 - 05:22:41 PM:
I would like to know if there is a converter from c-mount lens to an alpha mount.
I recently bought a Sony alpha 65 and I have a nice Sony TV Zoom lens with C-mount that I would like to use. The problem is that I can´t find any adapter to alpha mount. There is adapter from C-mount to almost every other mount, but to A-mount I couldn´t find anything.
My question is: It is possible to use that len in my camera? What kind of adapter/ converter should I use?
I really hope anyone can answer me.
Michael Hohner answers:
There are two problems with the C-mount:
  1. The registration distance is very short. The lens could not focus to infinity without extra optical elements in the adapter. It's a challenge to maintain image quality with these.
  2. The image circle of C-mount lense is much smaller than even the APS-C size sensors. You'd get strong vignetting.

That's why there are no such adapters for the A mount.
#28: Comment posted by S J Dobson on April 07, 2012 - 10:25:51 AM:
I am looking for an F=100mm macro lens which will fit an old Minolta 7000 camera body and I presume that lens should have an A-mount. Do you know of any suitable lenses? Perhaps I could compromise slightly on focal length. I intend to do butterfly and insect photography.

Thanks for your help Steve Dobson
Michael Hohner answers:
All of the macro lenses listed above can be used on your camera. The macro lenses of that range (90 mm to 105 mm) from Sigma and Tamron also can be used (in their A-mount version, of course). You can not use DT lenses (Minolta, Sony), DC lenses (Sigma) or Di II lenses (Tamron).

Also see the F.A.Q.!
#29: Comment posted by Christian on September 25, 2012 - 05:56:42 PM:
Is there any information available about the interface of the A-mount-lenses? What is the pin assignment of the 5 respectively 8 contacts of the lenses and which information is shared on each contact?
Michael Hohner answers:
I don't have this information.
#30: Comment posted by Mick Kemsley on February 10, 2013 - 08:37:58 PM:
I am a SRT man but recently I purchased two Minolta 7000i cameras which have five pins/conectors in the throat of the cameras & the lenses.
I'm looking for a 70 300mm lens to fit the am cameras.
Can I fit eight pin conector lenses to my 7000i Do I have to stay with five pins, obviously I will not be able to operate the lens to it's fullest potential but with the same capabilities as a five pin lens.
I have consulted my "local" camera shops as the cameras are quite old, the staff of the shops were not that old, I'm 70.
Many thanks for your help.
Michael Hohner answers:
That's answered in the F.A.Q. list.
#31: Comment posted by Massimo on May 09, 2013 - 05:26:10 PM:
I think there is an error because if I select full frame lenses I can find Sony Alpha 75-300/4.5-5.6 that I think is a APS-C lens. Are you sure is a FF lens?
Michael Hohner answers:
This is correct, it is a full-frame lens. The design is the same as that of its predecessors, which existed already in the film era.
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