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Minolta MD 20mm f/2.8

Minolta · 1979-1985

Super-wide rectilinear lens. Well-corrected for its era.

Known for

  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Landscapes

Considerations

  • Large filter size
  • Some distortion

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
3/5

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountMinolta MD
Focal Length20mm
Max Aperturef/2.8
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades6
Filter Size72mm
Weight320g

Optical Design

FormulaRetrofocus
Elements11
Groups9
CoatingSRC (Minolta)

Pricing

£120 - £220

Typical used price

Mint: ~£300

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFSony A

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