Lens · prime
Minolta MD 28mm f/2
Minolta · from 1977
Discontinued35mm
Minolta MD 28mm f/2: 9 elements in 9 groups, 6 aperture blades, 0.3m minimum focus, 49mm filter thread, 265g.
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- f/2
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 9
Known for
- Low light wide angle
- Street photography
- Interiors
Considerations
- Some distortion
- Edge softness wide open
- 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
Bokeh: Smooth, pleasant rendering
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
MD W.Rokkor / W.Rokkor-X (MD I/II)
1977
55mm filter, 10 elements in 9 groups, 340 g
Floating-element design
MD (MD III)
1981
Plain 'MD', 49mm filter, 9 elements in 9 groups, 265 g
Redesigned, smaller
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 | 28mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 6 |
| Min Focus | 0.3m |
| Filter Size | 49mm |
| Weight | 265g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Coating | SRC (Minolta) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £150 - £280
- Mint
- ~£350
Indicative, no dated source.