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Minolta MD 100mm f/2.5

Minolta · 1977-1985

Compact telephoto with excellent sharpness. Great for portraits.

Known for

  • Portraits
  • Events
  • Nature

Considerations

  • Unusual aperture
  • Less common

Optical Characteristics

Sharpness (wide)
4/5
Sharpness (stopped)
5/5
Contrast
4/5
Flare Resistance
3/5
CA Control
3/5
Vignetting Control
3/5
Distortion Control
4/5

Bokeh: Smooth, gentle transitions

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountMinolta MD
Focal Length100mm
Max Aperturef/2.5
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades6
Filter Size55mm
Weight290g

Optical Design

FormulaTelephoto
Elements5
Groups5
CoatingSRC (Minolta)

Pricing

£60 - £120

Typical used price

Mint: ~£160

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFSony A

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