The Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D uses the Minolta AF mount with a 1.53× crop factor (about 23.5 × 15.7 mm sensor). Below: equivalent focal lengths, maximum shutter speeds for sharp stars, a hyperfocal distance chart, compatible lenses and how to check the shutter count.
Mount
Minolta AF
Crop factor
1.53×
Sensor (approx.)
23.5 × 15.7 mm
Circle of confusion
0.0196 mm
Equivalent focal length & field of view
Lens focal length
Full-frame equivalent
Diagonal FOV
Horizontal FOV
8 mm
12 mm
121.0°
111.5°
10 mm
15 mm
109.4°
99.2°
12 mm
18 mm
99.3°
88.8°
14 mm
21 mm
90.5°
80.0°
16 mm
24 mm
82.9°
72.6°
18 mm
28 mm
76.3°
66.3°
20 mm
31 mm
70.5°
60.9°
24 mm
37 mm
61.0°
52.2°
28 mm
43 mm
53.6°
45.5°
35 mm
54 mm
44.0°
37.1°
50 mm
77 mm
31.6°
26.4°
85 mm
130 mm
18.9°
15.7°
135 mm
207 mm
12.0°
9.9°
200 mm
306 mm
8.1°
6.7°
300 mm
459 mm
5.4°
4.5°
400 mm
612 mm
4.0°
3.4°
Multiply by the 1.53× crop factor for the full-frame equivalent field of view.
Milky Way exposure: NPF and 500 rule
Focal length
NPF @ f/1.8
NPF @ f/2.8
Strict NPF @ f/2.8
500 rule
8 mm
22.5 s
26.9 s
14.5 s
40.8 s
10 mm
18.0 s
21.5 s
11.6 s
32.7 s
12 mm
15.0 s
17.9 s
9.7 s
27.2 s
14 mm
12.9 s
15.4 s
8.3 s
23.3 s
16 mm
11.2 s
13.4 s
7.3 s
20.4 s
18 mm
10.0 s
11.9 s
6.5 s
18.1 s
20 mm
9.0 s
10.8 s
5.9 s
16.3 s
24 mm
7.5 s
9.0 s
4.9 s
13.6 s
28 mm
6.4 s
7.7 s
4.2 s
11.7 s
35 mm
5.1 s
6.1 s
3.4 s
9.3 s
NPF = (35 × f-number + 30 × pixel pitch) ÷ focal length, with a pixel pitch of 3.9 µm (typical for this format — exact resolution not in our database). The strict version (Michaud's detailed NPF for the galactic core) gives pin-point stars at 100% view; the 500 rule is a loose rule of thumb that shows trailing on modern sensors.
Hyperfocal distance chart
Focal length
f/2.8
f/5.6
f/8
f/11
f/16
10 mm
1.8 m
0.9 m
0.6 m
0.5 m
0.3 m
14 mm
3.6 m
1.8 m
1.3 m
0.9 m
0.6 m
16 mm
4.7 m
2.3 m
1.6 m
1.2 m
0.8 m
18 mm
5.9 m
3.0 m
2.1 m
1.5 m
1.1 m
20 mm
7.3 m
3.7 m
2.6 m
1.9 m
1.3 m
24 mm
11 m
5.3 m
3.7 m
2.7 m
1.9 m
28 mm
14 m
7.2 m
5.0 m
3.7 m
2.5 m
35 mm
22 m
11 m
7.8 m
5.7 m
3.9 m
50 mm
46 m
23 m
16 m
12 m
8.0 m
Focus at the hyperfocal distance and everything from half that distance to infinity is acceptably sharp (circle of confusion 0.0196 mm). Use the hyperfocal calculator for other settings.
Native and adapter-free compatible lenses from the Lensfun database. Third-party and adapted lenses may also work.
How to check the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D shutter count
Not every maker writes a shutter count into image files. Try `exiftool -a -G1 -s image` on an unedited original and look for a tag containing "Shutter" or "Count".
ExifTool tag: (varies). Always test an original, unedited file straight from the card.
What is the crop factor of the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D?
1.53×. A 24 mm lens frames like a 37 mm lens on full frame.
What shutter speed should I use for the Milky Way with the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D?
With a 8 mm lens at f/2.8, about 27 seconds keeps stars sharp (NPF rule).
How do I check the shutter count on the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D?
Not every maker writes a shutter count into image files. Try `exiftool -a -G1 -s image` on an unedited original and look for a tag containing "Shutter" or "Count".
Which lenses fit the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D?
Lenses for the Minolta AF mount and compatible mounts (Sony Alpha) — 146 are listed above.
