w/Hood【Mint】MINOLTA AF ZOOM 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 D for Sony A Japan #E0361

• Autofocus works properly
• Zoom ring works smoothly
• Manual focus ring works smoothly
• Aperture blades move properly

• Partial coating peeling on the front element. It may have a slight effect on photos (e.g., lower contrast or flare in strong backlight).
• No fungus
• No haze or fog
• No scratches
• No balsam separation

• Brand: Minolta
• Model: AF ZOOM 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (D)
• Lens Type: Telephoto Zoom Lens
• Lens Mount: Minolta A / Sony A (Alpha)
• Compatible Cameras: Minolta Maxxum/Dynax film SLRs; Konica Minolta and Sony Alpha DSLR and SLT cameras; Sony E-mount via LA-EA adapters
• Image Format: 35mm Full Frame
• Focal Length: 75-300mm
• Equivalent on APS-C (1.5x): Approx. 112.5-450mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5-5.6
• Angle of View: 32° - 8°10' (diagonal)
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
• Distance Integration: D (ADI flash metering support on compatible bodies)
• Focus Type: Autofocus (body-driven screw drive)
• Filter Size: 55 mm
• Made in: Malaysia
• Aperture Control: Set from camera body
• Zoom Ratio: 4x
• Image Stabilization: No (in-body stabilization on compatible Sony A bodies)

The MINOLTA AF ZOOM 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 D is a lightweight telephoto zoom lens for the Minolta A / Sony A mount. The 'D' designation indicates that it provides distance information to the camera, enabling Minolta's advanced ADI flash metering on compatible bodies.

The 75-300mm range is ideal for sports, wildlife, birds, airshows, and candid portraits. On Sony A-mount APS-C cameras, it becomes approximately 112.5-450mm in 35mm terms, offering excellent reach.

Optically, the lens provides clean, sharp images with Minolta's natural color, especially when stopped down slightly. The telephoto range allows strong background compression and subject isolation.

The lens is compact and light for its range, with a small 55 mm filter thread. It is easy to carry on trips and outdoor outings without adding much weight to your kit.

Autofocus is driven by the camera's screw-drive motor, so it works on Minolta AF film cameras and Sony Alpha DSLR and SLT bodies. Many Sony A-mount bodies also offer in-body stabilization that works with this lens, helping with handheld telephoto shots.

With Sony's LA-EA adapters, the lens can also be used on Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras (autofocus support depends on the adapter and camera).

Minolta telephoto zooms remain popular for their practical performance and affordability, making them a smart way to add reach to an A-mount system.

If you need a light, affordable telephoto zoom for your Minolta or Sony A-mount camera, the AF ZOOM 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 D is a practical and enjoyable choice.