Konica Minolta Prime Lens Tests and Reviews

     Minolta prime lenses had a well-earned reputation for optical and construction quality, and many older Minolta prime lenses are still sought today, by owners of the Sony Alpha digital SLR system. (Sony bought out all the Konica Minolta lens and camera designs in 2006, ending a long history of Minolta as a separate company, but carrying forward many of the excellent optical designs and camera technology that Minolta had developed over the years.) See below for models of Minolta prime lenses.

Konica Minolta 100mm f/2.8 Macro D AF

(From Konica Minolta lens literature) This new medium telephoto
Macro lens is capable of continuous shooting from infinity to 1:1 magnification ratio without the aid of attachments. The advanced focus ring has been widened and will not rotate while in AF. The lens is equipped with a focus-hold button and focus-range limiter for reduced focusing time and improved operation. Plus, it has a circular aperture, and utilizes a double-floating element focusing design. It is ideal for macro shots of foliage, small wildlife, portraits, and scenic photography.
 

Name Konica Minolta AF 100mm f/2.8 Macro D Image Circle 35mm Type Telephoto Prime Macro Focal Length 100mm APS Equivalent 150mm Max Aperture f/2.8 Min Aperture f/32 Diaphragm Blades ? Lens Construction 8 elements in 8 groups Diagonal Angle of View (Based on image circle) 24 degrees Focus Details Focus hold button and focus range ring Front Element Rotation ? Zoom System n/a Closest Focus 0.35m / 1.15 ft. Magnification Ratio 1.0x / 1:1 Filter Size 55mm Dimensions (Length x Diameter) 98.5mm x 75mm / 3.9 in. x 3.0 in. Weight 510g / 18.0 oz Notes Typical Online Price US$574.89
Konica Minolta 100mm f/2.8 Soft Focus AF
Image Circle 35mm Type Telephoto Prime Focal Length 100mm APS Equivalent 150mm Max Aperture f/2.8 Min Aperture f/32 Diaphragm Blades ? Lens Construction 7 elements in 7 groups Diagonal Angle of View (Based on image circle) 24 degrees Focus Details Soft Focus control Front Element Rotation ? Zoom System n/a Closest Focus 0.80m / 2.62 ft. Magnification Ratio 0.17x / 1:5.9 Filter Size 55mm Dimensions (Length x Diameter) 79mm x 71mm / 3.1 in. x 2.8 in. Weight 439g / 15.5 oz Notes Typical Online Price US$640.00
Konica Minolta 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye AF

 

Image Circle	35mm
Type	Fisheye Prime
Focal Length	16mm
APS Equivalent	24mm
Max Aperture	f/2.8
Min Aperture	f/22
Diaphragm Blades	?
Lens Construction	11 elements in 8 groups
Diagonal Angle of View (Based on image circle)	180 degrees
Focus Details	Rear focusing
Front Element Rotation	No
Zoom System	n/a
Closest Focus	21.3cm / 8.4 in.
Magnification Ratio	0.15x / 1:6.7
Filter Size	Integral
Dimensions (Length x Diameter)	69mm x 74mm / 2.7 in. x 2.9 in.
Weight	400g / 14.1 oz
Notes
Typical Online Price	US$989.85