Lens Database/Sony/N°1025038
N°1025038 · Family detail
SonyZoom·MINOLTA/SONY A mount

Sony DT SAM 55-300mm F/4.5-5.6

Specifications01

Focal length55-300mm
Max aperturef/4.5
TypeZoom
Weight460 g
Filter size62 mm
Physical length117.5 mm
Min focus distance1.402 m
Optical elements9
Groups12
Min aperturef/22

Additional Info02

ModelSAL-55300
FormatAPS-C
SeriesZoom
Iris Blades7

Summary02

Sony DT SAM 55-300mm zoom lens for Minolta/Sony A-mount APS-C cameras. Variable maximum aperture F/4.5-5.6, intended for general telephoto use like sports and wildlife.

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Specifications from cinelenswiki

Where 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.

Sources03

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