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Minolta MD 200mm f/4

Minolta · 1977-1985

Solid telephoto with good reach. Popular for sports and wildlife on a budget.

Known for

  • Wildlife
  • Sports
  • Events

Considerations

  • Needs good light
  • Benefits from tripod

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

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountMinolta MD
Focal Length200mm
Max Aperturef/4
Min Aperturef/32
Aperture Blades7
Filter Size55mm
Weight465g

Optical Design

FormulaTelephoto
Elements5
Groups5
CoatingSRC (Minolta)

Pricing

£50 - £100

Typical used price

Mint: ~£140

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFSony A

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