Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM START


1. Technical data pol eng

Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM

G series AD (Anomalous Dispersion) circular aperture SSM
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  • Discontinued lens - now available as Sony SAL300F28G
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  • Focal lenght: 300 mm
  • Aperture: 2.8 - 32
  • Aperture type: 9 blades circular
  • Angle of view: 8°10'
  • Minimum focus distance: 2 m
  • Elements / groups: 13 / 12
  • Filter diameter: built-in holder 42mm
  • Dimensions (D x L): 122 x 242.5 mm
  • Magnification: 1/5.56x(0.18x)
  • Weight: 2310g
  • Colour: white
  • Release Date: 2003
  • Price (new): 20900 PLN (KonicaMinolta Poland 2005-10)
  • Price (used): ???????
  • Autofocus doesn't work with older bodies than Dynax/Maxxum 7
  • Dynax/Maxxum 9 after rechipping works in AF mode with this lens
  • 3 AD elements (Anomalous Dispersion) for better pictures (grey on cross-section)



2. Lens photos

Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM lens
Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM lens - cross-section - thanks to KS from kkm forum
Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM lens

Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM lens with 70-200/2.8 SSM and with dedicated teleconverters APO D
300/2.8 APO G D with 70-200/2.8 APO G D SSM and with dedicated teleconverters APO D x1.4 and x2

3. Lens photos with body

Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM - special features
Special features
Variable focus-range limiter*, Four focus-hold buttons*, Prefocus function*, AF/MF switch*, Two DMF modes*
(*Functions available depend on lens and body combination) - thanks to Marcus Karlsen

Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM - Lens with hood and body Dynax 9
Lens with hood and body Dynax 9 - thanks to Marcus Karlsen

Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM lens in comarison to AF 300/2.8 APO G - thanks to Marcus Karlsen
Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM lens in comarison to AF 300/2.8 APO G - thanks to Marcus Karlsen


4. Example photos made using this lens


5. Opinions and comments

Marcus Karlsen REVIEW


In comparison with old version 300/2.8 APO G
Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM obiektyw - wykres MTF Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM obiektyw - przekrój
300/2.8 APO G D SSM

Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G lens - MTF Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G lens - cross-section
300/2.8 APO G

Minolta AF 300/2.8 APO G (D) SSM lens in comparison to other lenses
Minolta lenses (family) with 600/4 APO G thanks to Marcus Karlsen

6. Grades of this lens from different magazines/web pages


7. Links

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