The Minolta MD 24mm f/2.8 is a 24 mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for the Minolta MD mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.
Focal length
24 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Mount
Minolta MD
Designed for
Full frame
Field of view by sensor
| Sensor | Diagonal angle of view | 35 mm equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 84.1° | 24 mm |
| APS-C (1.5×) | 61.0° | 37 mm |
| Canon APS-C (1.6×) | 58.8° | 38 mm |
| Micro Four Thirds | 48.5° | 48 mm |
Hyperfocal distance
| Focal length | f/2.8 | f/5.6 | f/8 | f/11 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 mm | 6.9 m | 3.5 m | 2.4 m | 1.8 m | 1.2 m |
Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).
Longest exposure for sharp stars
| Camera | NPF rule (wide open) | 500 rule |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame (24 MP) | 11.5 s @ f/2.8 | 20.8 s |
| Full frame (45 MP) | 9.6 s @ f/2.8 | 20.8 s |
| APS-C (24 MP) | 9.0 s @ f/2.8 | 13.6 s |
Where to buy
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What is the Minolta MD 24mm f/2.8 equivalent to on APS-C?
About 36 mm (1.5×) or 38 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).