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Minolta MD 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye

Minolta · 1978-1985

Full-frame fisheye with 180-degree diagonal view. Creative special-effect lens.

Known for

  • Creative photography
  • Real estate
  • Skateboarding

Considerations

  • Extreme distortion
  • Built-in filters only

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
1/5

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountMinolta MD
Focal Length16mm
Max Aperturef/2.8
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades6
Weight340g

Optical Design

Formulaother
Elements11
Groups7
CoatingSRC (Minolta)

Pricing

£180 - £300

Typical used price

Mint: ~£400

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFSony A

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