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Minolta MD 250mm f/5.6 Reflex

Minolta · 1978-1985

Compact mirror telephoto. Very light for the focal length.

Known for

  • Wildlife
  • Sports
  • Travel

Considerations

  • Fixed aperture
  • Donut bokeh
  • Lower contrast

Optical Characteristics

Sharpness (wide)
3/5
Sharpness (stopped)
3/5
Contrast
3/5
Flare Resistance
3/5
CA Control
3/5
Vignetting Control
3/5
Distortion Control
4/5

Bokeh: Distinctive donut-shaped highlights

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountMinolta MD
Focal Length250mm
Max Aperturef/5.6
Min Aperturef/5.6
Weight390g

Optical Design

Formulaother
Elements5
Groups4
CoatingSRC (Minolta)

Pricing

£60 - £120

Typical used price

Mint: ~£160

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFSony A

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