Minolta AF Zoom 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
 Sony SAL-75300 lens (black, attached to NEX-6 camera on left via Sony LA-EA1 adapter) | |
| Maker | Sony |
|---|---|
| Technical data | |
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal length | 75-300mm |
| Crop factor | 32.1°-8.2° |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/4.5 - f/32 |
| Close focus distance | 1500 mm |
| Max. magnification | 1/4 |
| Diaphragm blades | 7 circular |
| Construction | 13 elements in 10 groups |
| Features | |
| Ultrasonic motor | no |
| Lens-based stabilization | no |
| Application | telephoto zoom lens |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 460 g |
| Filter diameter | 55 mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | bayonet, round |
| Angle of view | |
| Horizontal | 32.1°-8.2° |
| History | |
| Introduction | 2006 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | 229.95 USD |
Originally produced by Minolta, and currently produced by Sony, the AF 75-300mm F4.5-5.6, is a telephoto zoom photographic lens compatible with cameras using the Minolta AF and Sony α lens mounts.
History
[edit]First generation
[edit]The first generation body is made of metal. It was launched alongside the Minolta Maxxum 9000 in fall 1985.[1] There is a focus limiter switch to speed up focusing. This lens and the Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 lens are colloquially known as the "big beercan" and "beercan", respectively, by Minolta camera users because their shape and size closely match the proportions of a typical aluminum drink can used for beer.
Second to third generation
[edit]The optical construction is changed and the metal body is replaced by a plastic body. Consequently, the lens is much shorter and lighter.
The second generation has a focus hold button. Starting from the third generation, this lens is produced in black or silver color.
Fourth generation
[edit]The new (D) type supports ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering function.
Fifth generation
[edit]After Sony purchased the Minolta Camera Division, this lens was re-released under the Sony brand. The Sony lens retains most of the Minolta design but comes with a new look.
Model Spec
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AF 75–300 mm f/4.5–5.6[2] | AF 75–300 mm f/4.5–5.6 (New)[2] | AF 75–300 mm f/4.5–5.6 II[2] | AF 75–300 mm f/4.5–5.6 (D)[2][3] | AF 75–300 mm f/4.5–5.6 (SAL-75300)[4] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | 1985 | ? | ? | ? | 2006 | |
| Aperture | f/4.5–5.6 | |||||
| Construction | Elements | 13 | ||||
| Groups | 11 | 10 | ||||
| Min. focus | 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) | |||||
| Dimensions | Φ×L | 74×163 mm (2.9×6.4 in) | 71×122 mm (2.8×4.8 in) | |||
| Wgt. | 880 g (31 oz) | 520 g (18+1⁄2 oz) | 490 g (17+1⁄4 oz) | 460 g (16 oz) | ||
| Filter (mm) | 55 | |||||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Schwalberg, Bob (October 1985). "First Look: Maxxum Turns Pro". Popular Photography. pp. 50–53, 122. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Maxxum lens specifications". Konica Minolta. Archived from the original on March 25, 2005.
- ^ "AF Lens Specifications". Konica Minolta Global. Archived from the original on March 7, 2005.
- ^ "Sony Interchangeable Lens Operating Instructions: 75-300mm F4.5-5.6, 50mm F1.4, 20mm F2.8" (PDF). Sony Support. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
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