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Minolta MD 135mm f/2.8

Minolta · 1977-1985

Traditional portrait telephoto with excellent build quality.

Known for

  • Portraits
  • Events
  • Candids

Considerations

  • Needs good light
  • Longer working distance

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: Beautiful, classic telephoto rendering

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountMinolta MD
Focal Length135mm
Max Aperturef/2.8
Min Aperturef/32
Aperture Blades7
Filter Size55mm
Weight385g

Optical Design

FormulaTelephoto
Elements5
Groups4
CoatingSRC (Minolta)

Pricing

£60 - £110

Typical used price

Mint: ~£150

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFSony A

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