Minolta/Konica Minolta/Sony Alpha lens data

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This is a tech data sheet of all Minolta/Konica Minolta/Sony Alpha lenses. All lenses are listed, including older versions, and it contains more tech data than the official brochures, e. g. whether and when the filter turns.

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Last update: April 17th, 2024

Fixed focal length (E-mount)

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Zooms (E-mount)

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Teleconverters (E-mount)

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Wide-angle converters (E-mount)

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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 & links
	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	John Sison (video)
	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 Minolta 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	–	–
	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	–
	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	–	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	–	–
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 & links
	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	–	–
	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 (full review)
	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, straps, rear polarizing filter	rear filters	64	–	John Sison (video)
	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 Minolta version; front filter rotates when focusing	Kurt Munger (full review)
	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	–

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	Zoom ring pos.	Weather sealing	Mount material	Standard accessories	Optional accessories	Lens ID	Comments	Reviews & links
	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	–	–	–	AF/MF switch, zoom lock switch	116.5	171.0	77.0	62/front	460	?	?	bayonet	round	ALC-SH122	yes	no	yes	yes	yes	black	rear	no	steel	front cap, rear cap, hood	–	68	–	Carl Garrard on Photographic Central (full review), Kurt Munger (full review)
	Sony Alpha 70-300/4.5-5.6 G SSM Ⅱ	A-mount	2015	SAL-70300G2	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	750	?	?	bayonet	flower	ALC-SH140	no	no	no	yes	no	black	front	yes	steel	front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch	–	?	improved coating and AF performance; same design as older version	–
	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	front	no	steel	front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch	–	52	–	ePHOTOzine (full review), Klaus Schroiff at photozone.de (full frame) (full review), Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de (full review), Kurt Munger (full review)
	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	front	no	steel	front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch	–	69	same design as older version; improved coating and AF	Gary Wolstenholme on ePHOTOzine (full review), John Sison (video)
	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	front	no	steel	front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch	–	53	–	Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de (full review), Kurt Munger (full review)
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	Zoom ring pos.	Weather sealing	Mount material	Standard accessories	Optional accessories	Lens ID	Comments	Reviews & links
	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	–	–	–	–	122.0	?	71.0	55/front	460	?	?	bayonet	round	ALC-SH0007	yes	no	yes	yes	yes	black	rear	no	steel	front cap, rear cap, hood	pouch LCL-140AM	29	same design as Minolta version	Kurt Munger (full review)
	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	–	–	–	–	122.0	?	72.5	55/front	460	?	?	bayonet	round	6684-810	yes	no	yes	yes	yes	black or silver	rear	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	–	–	–	–	122.0	?	72.5	55/front	490	?	?	bayonet	round	6649-810	yes	no	yes	yes	yes	black or silver	rear	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	rear	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	–	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	rear	no	steel	front cap, rear cap, hood	case LH-1037	25611	–	–
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	Zoom ring pos.	Weather sealing	Mount material	Standard accessories	Optional accessories	Lens ID	Comments	Reviews & links
	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	rear	no	steel	front cap, rear cap, hood	case LH-1044, pouch LS-2300	25	same design as older version	Carl Garrard on Photographic Central (full review)
	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	rear	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	rear	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	rear	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	rear	no	steel	front cap, rear cap, hood	–	26061	–	–
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	Zoom ring pos.	Weather sealing	Mount material	Standard accessories	Optional accessories	Lens ID	Comments	Reviews & links
	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	rear	no	steel	front cap, rear cap, hood, case	–	14	–	–

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 & links
	Sony Alpha 1.4× Teleconverter	A-mount	2006	SAL-14TC	5/4	1.4×	1:2	–	yes	20.0	64.0	170	?	?	white	no	steel	front cap, rear cap, pouch	–	8 contacts; D and SSM compatible; same design as Minolta version	Kurt Munger (full review)
	Minolta AF 1.4× APO (D)	A-mount	2003	2687-107	5/4	1.4×	1:2	–	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	–	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 (full review)
	Minolta AF 1.4× APO	A-mount	1986	2590-607	5/4	1.4×	1:1	–	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	–	yes	43.5	64.0	200	?	?	white	no	steel	front cap, rear cap, pouch	–	8 contacts, D and SSM compatible; same design as Minolta version	Kurt Munger (full review)
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 & links
	Minolta AF 2× APO (D)	A-mount	2003	2688-107	6/5	2×	1:4	–	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	–	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 (full review)
	Minolta AF 2× APO	A-mount	1987	2601-607	6/5	2×	1:2	–	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.
FE: Full-frame E-mount lens
G: Minolta's and Sony's high quality lenses, featuring a large maximum aperture, AD elements, high build quality, circular aperture, aspherical elements, floating focusing.
GM: Sony's high quality lenses, featuring a large maximum aperture, AD elements, high build quality, circular aperture, extreme aspherical elements, floating focusing.
OSS: Optical Steady Shot, image stabilization in the lens (currently only in E-mount lenses).
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.
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.
T*: Carl Zeiss high performance coating
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.

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Readers' comments

#1: Comment posted by EDMOND KROL on March 4th, 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 30th, 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 3rd, 2008 - 03:22:40 AM:
thanks for the list from a collectors point of view!!

#4: Comment posted by algernon on July 4th, 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 30th, 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 27th, 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 11th, 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 20th, 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 19th, 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 3rd, 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 5th, 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 6th, 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 11th, 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 4th, 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 10th, 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 2nd, 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 30th, 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 30th, 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 19th, 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 8th, 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 22nd, 2010 - 04:46:48 PM:
thanks for splitting A and E into won tables!

#22: Comment posted by Iqbal Halani on September 26th, 2010 - 04:23:40 AM:
Hey you guys rock !!

#23: Comment posted by TJ on September 27th, 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 17th, 2010 - 04:58:27 PM:
Thanks. This page will live forever !!

#25: Comment posted by Robert Zarb on November 8th, 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 21st, 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 21st, 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:

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.
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 7th, 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 25th, 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 10th, 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 9th, 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.

#32: Comment posted by Frank Wiesenberg on June 29th, 2013 - 08:56:36 PM:

Hallo Michael,
in der Liste fehlt noch die Lens-ID des Sony Alpha DT 18-55/3.5-5.6 SAM II.
Sie lautet wie die vom Vorgänger 00055.
Das Gewicht beträgt lt. meiner Waage (ungeeicht...) netto (also ohne beide Deckel) 222g, mit beiden Deckeln (Front Sony wie gelie´fert, Rück Minolta) 245g.
Vielen Dank für Deine Mühen mit den ganzen Daten!!!
Viele Grüße vom Minolta-Forum,
Frank Wiesenberg.
www.fotowiesenberg.de

Michael Hohner answers:
Danke!

#33: Comment posted by Osvaldo Luis Iturre on September 13th, 2013 - 04:29:31 AM:
Thank you very much for this excelent list of lenses. I have a Minolta MC ROKKOR - PG 1:1.2 and I'm looking for a camera that can use it. Is it Sony Alpha the right model for that?

Michael Hohner answers:
This is an SR mount lens. See the F.A.Q. for that.

#34: Comment posted by Duane Stanton on October 3rd, 2013 - 07:58:42 PM:

Excellent effort and remarkable site.

I have bookmarked this site for future use/reference. I find these studies and collection from individual so very useful. Generally there isn't any bias or addenda in the efforts. And because of this charting; it allows me to make excellent decisions as to proper use and to purchase a specific lens.

I too have many lenses in my collection mostly Minolta SR/MC/MD series... and I have Minolta Alpha's too.

So, I say to you -- Thank you!! for the efforts to collect this information and bravo to you for taking the time to post this site.

Duane Stanton
Architectural photographer.

#35: Comment posted by Descarp on December 1st, 2013 - 07:19:23 PM:
Hello, I would like to know if this lens is compatible with a numeric camera Thanks in advance for your reply Best regards

Michael Hohner answers:
All these lenses work on Minolta and Sony DSLRs. Also see the F.A.Q..

#36: Comment posted by Manfred on December 17th, 2013 - 12:07:53 PM:
Hallo Michael, ich möchte mich mal für diese gut gemachte Seite bedanken. Ich besuche ab und zu mal um Informationen nachzulesen. Dann wünsch ich heuer mal ein Frohes Fest.

#37: Comment posted by bubu on January 1st, 2014 - 12:38:15 AM:
Spitze, diese Liste Danke

#38: Comment posted by Bammes on May 4th, 2014 - 06:01:11 PM:
Vielen Dank fuer diese Liste einfach phantastisches Werkzeug um gute gebrauchte Objektive fuer die neue Sony 7 (mit dem entsprechenden Adapter) zu finden

#39: Comment posted by Frank Lin on July 1st, 2014 - 11:32:00 AM:
Thanks for your great job with all the lenses!! But I haven't seen the classical one Minolta APO TELE MACRO 200mm F4(very rare), do you have any data about this lens? Danke!!

Michael Hohner answers:
It's there, in the Macro section.

#40: Comment posted by Phil Lombardino on November 24th, 2015 - 12:45:28 PM:
I have a Minolta Maxxum 7000 with the minolta AF 70/210 4 lens and the AF 35 -70/4 lenses.... the new alpha cameras need an adapter to function these lenses, any suggestions?

Michael Hohner answers:
If by “new Alpha cameras” you mean those with E-mount, then yes, you need an adapter. I recommend the LA-EA4 (see here). For cameras with A-mount you do not need an adapter.

#41: Comment posted by Oli on January 10th, 2016 - 01:17:13 PM:
Hello, What model of Minolta lens would be the best for my A57 as an allrounder? Thanks.

Michael Hohner answers:
That's a very general question. What's your budget? What do you want to shoot? What lenses do you have already?

#42: Comment posted by Oli on January 11th, 2016 - 02:08:40 PM:
Thanx for your prompt reply.My budget is up to AU$250. I have kit lens 18-55.My shooting preference is street and portrait,no macro definitely.Is "beercan" ok,as i see people raving about it or...?All i want is excellent and sharp IQ.Hope this will help you to answer my question. Thank you in advance,Oli.

Michael Hohner answers:
With this budget you're mostly limited to second hand lenses. The 70-210/4 that I once used was not overly sharp. I consider the “beercan” over-hyped. It's also quite big, and maybe a bit long on the A57 for street and portrait. You can try to get the Sony DT 55-200 SAM, Sony DT 50/1.8 SAM or Sony 85/2.8 SAM used. At least the latter two have a really high optical quality for their price.

#43: Comment posted by Oli on January 11th, 2016 - 03:45:54 PM:
Thank you Michael for your honest advice.I trust you 100% and will consider one of the lenses that you mentioned.Cheers,Oli.

#44: Comment posted by Chris Little on February 2nd, 2016 - 11:40:24 AM:

Love this survey, great amount of work has gone into it, very well done. I have been mulling over what very expensive lens to buy for my secondhand Sony ar7 and i realised I should go back and try some Konica/Minolta lenses. I have just bought the Minolta 35-105 af lens and it is terrific. Nearly bought the new e-mount 24-240 for £700 and then read a review of the 35-105. Optics are on a par with each other(the Minolta may be even better) and the Minolta lens cost £40!!! Wish I had thought of this earlier. That leaves me £660 to buy more lenses. Of course I have to use an a-mount to e-mount adapter, but even they are coming down in price. Thanks again.

#45: Comment posted by RAKIB on June 12th, 2016 - 03:58:19 PM:
I have complete MINOLTA 7xi-Dynux camera. The body is damaged but the lenses are in good condition. 1. Lense Zoom xi, 0.8m/2.6 Ft, AF 28 -80, Japan, Serial 1129-2645 2. Lense Zoom xi, 1.5m/4.9 Ft, AF 80-200, Japan, Serial 5919-1422 Is these lenses can be used with any other camera ? If YES, what are those camera ?

Michael Hohner answers:
See the F.A.Q.

#46: Comment posted by Mick Kemsley on February 24th, 2017 - 12:56:09 PM:
I have recently bought handbooks for Dynax cameras 7000 & Dynax 7000i I have also the Hove books. There is little if at all anything about lens hoods. I have L/H for 70- 210 4.5 / 5.6, 28- 100 3.5 5.6, 35- 70 f4. Possibly they (new) supplied but second hand it is another story. Any ideas? Mick Kemsley Many thanks

Michael Hohner answers:
What's the actual question here? If you're looking for the part numbers of the hoods for these lenses, check out the lens table.

#47: Comment posted by David Saunders - RAD Tiling on March 6th, 2017 - 12:46:44 PM:

I have an old Konica Minolta Dynax 5D and I need a wide angle lense. But as I am finding, Konica Minolta appears to be non existent. Can you please help me with info on a wide angle lense that is compatible with this camera. I am below novice level when it comes to cameras and photography but need to take images for my company website. I don't actually know all the jargon and numbers, and don't know the info relating to a wide angle lense, plus would know of an external flash that would work with this camera too? Hope you can advise and apologies for my lack of knowledge, my thanks in advance.

Michael Hohner answers:
Please read the F.A.Q. list for basic compatibility information. If you don't know anything about photography, then you probably have to read an introductory book about it, first.

#48: Comment posted by Michael Drewery on February 12th, 2018 - 03:55:45 AM:
Michael can't thank you enough for the wealth of knowledge on Minolta and Sony kit. So informative. Sure makes me wish I could et my hands on some of the older lenses .

#49: Comment posted by Graham on March 7th, 2018 - 03:23:10 AM:
Thanks SO much for removing the spread-sheet. Was getting soooo difficult to navigate, and now you have forced us into the much more navigable individual lens specs. All the info is there, and so much easier to access (wish I'd realised this before, silly me. Well done!

#50: Comment posted by Graham on March 7th, 2018 - 03:32:41 AM:
Oops, disregard that last message, turns out google was sending me to a wrong page, the spread sheet is still there (but I have a new way of navigating using individual lens data sheets).

Michael Hohner answers:
In fact, both the table and the individual data sheets were always there.

#51: Comment posted by Mick Kemsley on February 22nd, 2019 - 12:13:46 PM:
Have you any details on the SR meters, I have just purchased one on ebay. It was stated as not working. Many thanks Mick Kemsley Norwich England

#52: Comment posted by Ralf Petermann on October 10th, 2020 - 04:25:05 PM:
The SSM Motor of Sony Alpha 70-400/4-5.6 G first generation lens is defect. Sony says now it can`t repair the SSM because the are no spare parts available. Does someone know if it possible to replace the SSM with that from the current lens?

Michael Hohner answers:
I think if this was possible Sony would have told you. Also, the AF is one of the main improvements of the second version, so I'd guess they are incompatible.

#53: Comment posted by Paul Chambre on February 24th, 2023 - 08:13:45 PM:
Looks like at least the SAL70400G2 is missing from your list of weather sealed lenses.

Michael Hohner answers:
This lens is officially not weather sealed.