1. Technical data

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• Discontinued lens - not redesigned in Sony Alpha line
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• Focal lenght: 85 mm
• Aperture: 1.4 - 22
• Aperture type: 9 blades - circular
• Angle of view: 28°30'
• Minimum focus distance: 0.85m
• Elements / groups: 7 / 6
• Filter diameter: 72mm
• Dimensions (D x L): 81.5 x 72.5 mm
• Magnification: 0.13x
• Color: black
• Weight: 560g
• Price (new): 4499PLN (2004-04 Minolta Poland)
• Price (used): ???????
• INFO: In Japan also Limited Edition
• Limited version is a little bigger (D x L): 85x85.5mm and a little heavier; 755g
• Filter non rotates while focusing
• Lens changes lenght while focusing
• Features: Focus Hold Button
• Lens Hood: round - bayonet mount

2. Lens photos

Limited edition version (officially available only in Japan, but... not only, from second hand market) below

3. Lens photos with body

4. Example photos made using this lens

5. Opinions and comments

Lens Built: Normal version vs Limited one

"sagittal flare" Normal version vs Limited one

More laboratories tests on: http://www3.xitek.com/xitek-lab/minolta85f14.htm

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

7. Links

• M.Hohner - Minolta AF 85/1.4 G D
• Dyxum - Minolta AF 85/1.4 G D
• Dyxum - Minolta AF 85/1.4 G D LE