Lens tech data for Minolta AF 80-200/2.8 HS-APO G

General
Name	Minolta AF 80-200/2.8 HS-APO G
Mount type	A-mount
Release year	1993
Status	discontinued
Manufacturer's order code	2628-118
Aperture
Minimum aperture	32
Aperture blades	9, circular
Optical construction
Elements/groups	16/13
Minimum focus distance	180 cm
Maximum magnification	1:6.9 (0.14×)
Focus design	front
Features
AF drive	in-body motor
D function	no
Lens buttons	1
Focus range limiter	–
Tripod mount	non-removable
Other features	distance scale, strap eyelets
Dimensions and weight
Minimum length [mm]	166.0
Maximum length [mm]	175.0
Maximum diameter [mm]	88.0
Filter diameter [mm]/type	72/front
Weight [g] nominal/net/gross	1280/1268/1358
Hood
Hood mount	bayonet
Hood shape	round
Hood part number	6628-810
Movements
Filter rotates when focusing	yes
Filter rotates when zooming	no
Length changes when focusing	yes
Length changes when zooming	no
Focus ring rotates in AF mode	yes
Construction and accessories
Color	white
Weather sealing	no
Zoom ring position	rear
Mount material	steel
Standard accessories	front cap, rear cap, hood, case
Optional accessories	–
Misc
Lens ID	1
Comments	same design as older version
Reviews & links	–
Related lenses	Minolta AF 80-200/2.8 APO
Part of camera kit	–

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Readers' comments

#1: Comment posted by Margaret on December 9th, 2008 - 09:18:05 PM:
Does any teleconverter fit this lens!? It has a square-shaped part on the camera-side of the lens that appears to disable the fitting of any teleconverter. Does anyone know why?

Michael Hohner answers:
The original Minolta TCs can not be mounted on this lens, as already explained in the F.A.Q. list. Several third-party converters, however, can be mounted, for example the Kenko Teleplus 1.5×. The rear cage of the lens protects the rear lens element.

#2: Comment posted by Cliff on January 21st, 2009 - 09:23:03 PM:
Will the Kenko 1.4x Teleplus Pro 300 DG Teleconverter for Minolta Maxxum (Mfr# K14PRO300DGM B&H# KE1.4XP300MD)or the Kenko 2x Teleplus Pro 300 Autofocus Teleconverter for Minolta Maxxum (Mfr# K20PRO300DGM B&H# KE2XP300MD)work on my venerable Minolta 80-200 APO G zoom lens? I use this lens on my Sony A700 digital SLR camera. Thanks, Cliff

Michael Hohner answers:
According to the info I have the Kenko Pro 300 converters do work on the 80-200.

#3: Comment posted by Mark J Kopczewski on November 12th, 2012 - 06:46:42 PM:
Do you have the lens hood model number?

Michael Hohner answers:
It's right there, 6628-810.

#4: Comment posted by vincent siew on January 22nd, 2013 - 06:45:09 AM:
Hi Michael: Are you able to advice where I could find a copy of the user manual for this lens? Thank you

Michael Hohner answers:
There is only a common manual for many lenses, including this one. It does not say anything about the lens that is not immediately obvious. This is not a complex lens, IMHO it does not need a manual.

#5: Comment posted by Vincent Siew on February 8th, 2013 - 02:37:20 AM:
Thanks Michael.

#6: Comment posted by Vincent on June 24th, 2013 - 10:02:41 PM:
Do you know where I can find a drawing to dissasemble it? Grtz. Vincent.

Michael Hohner answers:
Sorry, no.

#7: Comment posted by Dan C. on October 10th, 2013 - 11:18:02 PM:
I may be very late to the party but as far as TC's are concerned and the Minolta 80-200 the Tamron 1.4X Mx-AF MC4 works perfectly mechanically. To some this would be like putting a silk hat on a pig or vica/versa but the combo surprised me a bit. I dug this TC out and I tried it and it worked. The shots came out better than usable. Dan C.

#8: Comment posted by phil kelly on December 10th, 2013 - 04:00:30 PM:
Any idea where I can source a replacement or compatible lens hood?

Michael Hohner answers:
You may scan eBay or similar platforms. You can also try a generic hood that mounts on the filter threads.

#9: Comment posted by guldmann on March 4th, 2015 - 08:55:35 PM:

Thanks for an awesome technical walkthrough

There is little doubt on the quality when one handles this lens; it has a superb feel to it. The sturdiness tell you that the built quality is for a lens made to last. If the feel to it was impressive, then the image quality was stunning. The images pops out, with these well-known and unmistakeable Minolta colours. AF speed and accuracy are amazing, but the noise is very noticeable

https://guldmann.wordpress.com/2015/02/18/minolta-80-200-hs-apo-f2-8/

#10: Comment posted by Bob G on June 3rd, 2019 - 04:51:38 AM:
I own this lens. Great piece of legacy glass. One correction... you list this as having in body focus motor but this is a screw drive lens and focus drive comes from the camera

Michael Hohner answers:
That's what "in-body motor" means: the motor is in the camera body.

#11: Comment posted by Brian Patterson on December 7th, 2020 - 05:19:30 AM:
Happen to still be shooting with mine using the LA-4EA adapter on my Sony a7r3 and test pix show an excellent image on this 42mp body. The HS AF works very well and the Custom button is convenient as well. Do wish the ring could be removed as I don't use it but that's a small gripe for such a nice piece of glass from 1993!