N°1006923 · Family detail
MinoltaTelephoto·MINOLTA/SONY A mount·1995
Minolta AF 100-400mm F/4.5-6.7 APO
Specifications01
MountMINOLTA/SONY A
Focal length100-400mm
Max aperturef/4.5
TypeTelephoto · Zoom
Release year1995
Weight840 g
Filter size72 mm
Min focus distance2 m
Max magnification0.25
Aperture blades9
Optical elements14
Groups11
Min aperturef/6.7
AutofocusYes
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlNone
The aperture is controlled from the camera
Lens hood6644-810 - Bayonet-type round
TeleconvertersNot compatible
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeTelephoto zoom lens
Summary02
Minolta/SONY A-mount telephoto zoom (100–400mm) with variable maximum aperture f/4.5–6.7, designed for distant subjects such as sports, wildlife, and events. APO indicates apochromatic correction for reduced chromatic aberration.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Minolta / Sony A mount has a flange distance of 44.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- A-mount lenses have no aperture ring. Use an adapter with its own aperture control, or an electronic adapter.
- DT lenses cover APS-C only.
- Sony EAdapter · 26.5 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 24.5 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 28.5 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 26.8 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 24.5 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 25.25 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 17.8 mm
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 26.5 mm
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Canon EF, Nikon F.

Other Mounts03
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