Lens · prime
Minolta MD 200mm f/4
Minolta · from 1977
Discontinued35mm
Minolta MD 200mm f/4: 5 elements in 5 groups, 6 aperture blades, 2.5m minimum focus, 55mm filter thread, 410g.
- Focal length
- 200mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 5 / 5
Known for
- Wildlife
- Sports
- Events
Considerations
- Needs good light
- Benefits from tripod
- 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 control4, level 4 of 5
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
MD Tele Rokkor / Rokkor-X (MD I/II)
1977
520 g, 131 mm long
MD Minolta Celtic
1977
Budget North American line, 535 g
MD Tele Rokkor / Rokkor-X (MD II, late)
1980
Smaller redesign, 400 g
MD (MD III)
1981
Plain 'MD', 410 g
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/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 6 |
| Min Focus | 2.5m |
| Filter Size | 55mm |
| Weight | 410g |
Optical design
| Formula | Telephoto |
| Elements | 5 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | SRC (Minolta) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £50 - £100
- Mint
- ~£140
Indicative, no dated source.