Lens · prime
Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-PF 100mm f/2
Minolta · from 1966
Discontinued35mm
Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-PF 100mm f/2: 6 elements in 5 groups, 1.2m minimum focus, 62mm filter thread, 425g.
- Focal length
- 100mm
- Max aperture
- f/2
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 6 / 5
Known for
- Portraits
- Events
- Low light telephoto
Considerations
- Heavy
- Manual focus and aperture (MD/MC bayonet; SLR lens)
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast4, level 4 of 5
Flare resistance3, level 3 of 5
CA control3, level 3 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control4, level 4 of 5
Bokeh: Beautiful, creamy backgrounds
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
Auto Tele Rokkor-PF (AR I/II)
1961
Pre-MC, no meter coupling, 62mm filter
MC Tele Rokkor-PF (MC I)
1966
Meter-coupled, silver aperture ring, 425 g
Common issues
- Check for fungus
- Inspect aperture blades
Buying guide
Check aperture blade operation and focus smoothness, and inspect the glass for haze, fungus or cleaning marks.
Specifications
| Mount | Minolta MD |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Focus | 1.2m |
| Filter Size | 62mm |
| Weight | 425g |
Optical design
| Formula | Telephoto |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | SRC (Minolta) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £250 - £400
- Mint
- ~£550
Indicative, no dated source.