Lens · fisheye
Minolta MD 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Minolta · from 1977
Discontinued35mm
Minolta MD 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye: 10 elements in 7 groups, 0.25m minimum focus, 265g.
- Focal length
- 16mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 7
Known for
- Creative photography
- Real estate
- Skateboarding
Considerations
- Extreme distortion
- Built-in filters only
- 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 control1, level 1 of 5
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
MD Fish-Eye Rokkor / Rokkor-X (MD I/II)
1977
11 elements in 8 groups, 440 g, built-in 1A/Y52/80B/O56 filters
MD Fish-Eye Rokkor / Rokkor-X (MD II, late)
1980
10 elements in 7 groups, 256 g, built-in Normal/Y52/B12/R60 filters
Smaller redesign
MD Fish-Eye (MD III)
1981
Plain 'MD', 10/7, 265 g, metal aperture ring
Early MD versions are 11 elements in 8 groups (filters 1A, Y52, 80B, O56); the redesign of 1980 is 10 elements in 7 groups (Normal, Y52, B12, R60).
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 | 16mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Focus | 0.25m |
| Weight | 265g |
Optical design
| Formula | other |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Coating | SRC (Minolta) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £180 - £300
- Mint
- ~£400
Indicative, no dated source.