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Minolta AF 28 mm  f/ 2.8 Lens

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Minolta AF 28 mm  f/ 2.8 lens

Minolta AF 28 mm  f/ 2.8 lens

Minolta AF 28 mm  f/ 2.8 lens

Minolta AF 28 mm  f/ 2.8 lens

Optical design

Minolta AF 28 mm  f/ 2.8 optical design

Format: 35mm SLR

Type: Prime lens

Focusing: Auto Focus (AF)

Lens mounts: Sony A / Minolta A, Sony A / Minolta A

First year of production: 1985

Last year of production: 2006

Optical design: 5 elements in 5 groups

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Photos (7)

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Owners (17)

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Average price: $134

Specifications:

Focal lengthMax. apertureMin. apertureBladesMin. Focus (m.)Filter Ø (mm.)Weight (gr/oz)Length (mm/in)
28mmf/2.8f/2270.349185/6,554/2,1

Additional information:

 

The Minolta AF 28 mm  f/ 2.8  is a wide-angle lens, remarkable for its compact size and good color rendering.

The optical scheme of the Minolta AF 28 F2.8 helps to eliminate almost all aberrations.

  • Full frame and APS-C:  designed for FF  APS-C equivalent - 42mm
  • Angle of View:  75° on full frame, 50°  on APS-C.
  • Barrel extension when focusing:  Yes
  • Filter rotation:  No
  • Max. magnification: 0.13x
  • Dimensions (diameter x length): 66mm х 43mm
  • Delivery kit:front and rear caps, user's manual.
  • Fit and finish: very good

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Posted by: shubshik   Date of publication: 03.10.2010



Photos taken with this lens Minolta AF 28 mm  f/ 2.8:


El Golfo , Lanzarote
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Siena
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Raguza
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Pisa
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Mechanical quality4.007
Optical quality4.287
Usability4.157
Pricing / Value4.867
Bokeh3.717
Overall lens rating
4.20

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Owner reviews: Minolta AF 28 mm  f/ 2.8

Ferenc Boloni 24.08.2017 04:44:21
Period of use: 2 years

Strengths:

For me even on full frame indors or close shots not performs great , but i keep it for one reason in night photography at big distances brings great details .


Weaknesses:

It have a lot .


Comments:

Maybe mine lens is so crazy indors or close shot are not clear at all but in night photography big distances brings great details.




jnaberle 11.08.2017 22:03:35
Period of use: 2 years

Strengths:

- great bokeh

- low wight

- great mechanic


Weaknesses:

- plastic body


Comments:

Perfect, lens for city and landscape photography, but also usefúll for makrophotography. Great lens. One of my favorits.