Lens · zoom
Minolta MD 24-50mm f/4
Minolta · from 1978
Discontinued35mm
Minolta MD 24-50mm f/4: 13 elements in 11 groups, 6 aperture blades, 0.7m minimum focus, 72mm filter thread, 390g.
- Focal length
- 24-50mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 11
Known for
- Travel
- Landscapes
- Street photography
Considerations
- Slow for wide angle
- 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 control3, level 3 of 5
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
MD Zoom Rokkor / Rokkor-X
1978
Rokkor engraving, 395 g
MD Zoom (MD III)
1981
Plain 'MD', 390 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 | 24-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 6 |
| Min Focus | 0.7m |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Weight | 390g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Coating | SRC (Minolta) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £70 - £130
- Mint
- ~£180
Indicative, no dated source.