Lens · prime
Minolta MD 200mm f/2.8
Minolta · from 1979
Discontinued35mm
Minolta MD 200mm f/2.8: 5 elements in 5 groups, 8 aperture blades, 1.8m minimum focus, 72mm filter thread, 700g.
- Focal length
- 200mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 5 / 5
Known for
- Sports
- Wildlife
- Professional events
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)5, level 5 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast5, level 5 of 5
Flare resistance3, level 3 of 5
CA control5, level 5 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control4, level 4 of 5
Bokeh: Outstanding, professional quality
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
MD Tele Rokkor / Rokkor-X (MD II)
1979
Rokkor engraving
MD (MD III)
1981
Plain 'MD'
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 | 200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Min Focus | 1.8m |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Weight | 700g |
Optical design
| Formula | Telephoto |
| Elements | 5 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | SRC (Minolta) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £400 - £700
- Mint
- ~£900
Indicative, no dated source.