Minolta A-mount lenses
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Minolta A-mount lenses are a family of autofocus SLR lenses originally developed by Minolta that became the foundation of the A-mount system later adopted and continued by Sony.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Konica Minolta A-mount lenses | 1 |
| Konica Minolta A-mount system | 1 |
| Minolta A-mount | 1 |
| Minolta A-mount lenses canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9000454 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Minolta A-mount lenses Context triple: [Sony Alpha A-mount DSLR-style cameras, lensCompatibility, Minolta A-mount lenses]
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Sony G Master lenses
Sony G Master lenses are Sony’s premium line of full-frame E-mount lenses known for their exceptional sharpness, advanced optics, and professional-grade build quality.
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Sony E-mount
Sony E-mount is a lens mount system developed by Sony for its mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras and camcorders, known for its short flange distance and wide compatibility with various lenses.
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Canon 70
Canon 70 is a decree issued by the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215, addressing ecclesiastical discipline and reform within the medieval Catholic Church.
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EOS PM-1
EOS PM-1 is a NASA Earth-observing satellite in the Aqua mission that monitors Earth’s water cycle, including oceans, atmosphere, and ice.
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Canon 28
Canon 28 is a decree of the Council of Chalcedon that elevated the See of Constantinople to a position of primacy second only to Rome, reshaping the hierarchy of the early Christian Church.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Minolta A-mount lenses Target entity description: Minolta A-mount lenses are a family of autofocus SLR lenses originally developed by Minolta that became the foundation of the A-mount system later adopted and continued by Sony.
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A.
Sony G Master lenses
Sony G Master lenses are Sony’s premium line of full-frame E-mount lenses known for their exceptional sharpness, advanced optics, and professional-grade build quality.
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Sony E-mount
Sony E-mount is a lens mount system developed by Sony for its mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras and camcorders, known for its short flange distance and wide compatibility with various lenses.
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C.
Canon 70
Canon 70 is a decree issued by the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215, addressing ecclesiastical discipline and reform within the medieval Catholic Church.
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D.
EOS PM-1
EOS PM-1 is a NASA Earth-observing satellite in the Aqua mission that monitors Earth’s water cycle, including oceans, atmosphere, and ice.
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Canon 28
Canon 28 is a decree of the Council of Chalcedon that elevated the See of Constantinople to a position of primacy second only to Rome, reshaping the hierarchy of the early Christian Church.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
autofocus SLR lens system
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camera lens family ⓘ interchangeable camera lens ⓘ |
| canBeAdaptedTo | Sony E-mount cameras NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| compatibleWith |
Konica Minolta A-mount DSLR cameras
NERFINISHED
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Minolta A-mount film SLR cameras NERFINISHED ⓘ Sony A-mount DSLR cameras NERFINISHED ⓘ Sony A-mount SLT cameras NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| continuedBy | Sony NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| designedFor | 35mm film SLR cameras ⓘ |
| developedBy | Minolta NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| foundationOf | Sony A-mount lens system NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
automatic aperture control
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electronic lens mount contacts ⓘ in-lens autofocus drive coupling ⓘ |
| hasFocalLengthRange | ultra-wide-angle to super-telephoto ⓘ |
| hasNotableLens |
Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 STF
NERFINISHED
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Minolta AF 200mm f/2.8 APO NERFINISHED ⓘ Minolta AF 28-135mm f/4-4.5 NERFINISHED ⓘ Minolta AF 300mm f/2.8 APO NERFINISHED ⓘ Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4 NERFINISHED ⓘ Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 "Beercan" NERFINISHED ⓘ Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4 G NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
Minolta AF APO lenses
NERFINISHED
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Minolta AF G-series lenses NERFINISHED ⓘ Minolta AF STF lenses NERFINISHED ⓘ Minolta AF macro lenses NERFINISHED ⓘ Minolta AF prime lenses NERFINISHED ⓘ Minolta AF telephoto lenses NERFINISHED ⓘ Minolta AF wide-angle lenses NERFINISHED ⓘ Minolta AF zoom lenses NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introduced | 1985 ⓘ |
| introducedWith | Minolta Maxxum 7000 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legacyFor | Sony Alpha lens ecosystem ⓘ |
| marketedAs |
Alpha lenses
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Dynax lenses ⓘ Maxxum lenses NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mountType | A-mount NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Minolta A-mount system NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| status | discontinued ⓘ |
| successorSystem | Sony A-mount lenses NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports |
APS-C format
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TTL metering ⓘ autofocus ⓘ full-frame format ⓘ |
| usedWith | Sony LA-EA series adapters NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Subject: Minolta A-mount lenses Description of subject: Minolta A-mount lenses are a family of autofocus SLR lenses originally developed by Minolta that became the foundation of the A-mount system later adopted and continued by Sony.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Konica Minolta A-mount lenses
this entity surface form:
Minolta A-mount
this entity surface form:
Konica Minolta A-mount system