Originally produced by Minolta, and currently produced by Sony, the AF 75-300mm F4.5-5.6, is a telephoto zoom photographic lens compatible with cameras using the Minolta AF and Sony α lens mounts.
History First generation The first generation body is made of metal. It was launched alongside the Minolta Maxxum 9000 in fall 1985. There is a focus limiter switch to speed up focusing. This lens and the Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 lens are colloquially known as the "big beercan" and "beercan", respectively, by Minolta camera users because their shape and size closely match the proportions of a typical aluminum drink can used for beer.
Second to third generation The optical construction is changed and the metal body is replaced by a plastic body. Consequently, the lens is much shorter and lighter.
The second generation has a focus hold button. Starting from the third generation, this lens is produced in black or silver color.
Fourth generation The new (D) type supports ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering function.
Fifth generation After Sony purchased the Minolta Camera Division, this lens was re-released under the Sony brand. The Sony lens retains most of the Minolta design but comes with a new look.
+Minolta / Sony 75-300 mm zoom lenses colspan=2 AF 75–300 mm AF 75–300 mm (New) AF 75–300 mm II AF 75–300 mm (D) AF 75–300 mm (SAL-75300) Released 1985 2006 Aperture Construction Elements 13 Groups 11 10 Min. focus Dimensions Φ×L Wgt. Filter (mm) 55
See also List of Minolta A-mount lenses List of Sony A-mount lenses
References
External links Sony: 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 zoom lens Dyxum lens data