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Minolta MD 300mm f/2.8 APO

Minolta · 1983-1985

Professional APO super-telephoto. Extremely rare and highly sought after.

Known for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Professional work

Considerations

  • Very heavy
  • Requires tripod
  • Extremely expensive

Optical Characteristics

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

Bokeh: Exceptional professional quality

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountMinolta MD
Focal Length300mm
Max Aperturef/2.8
Min Aperturef/32
Aperture Blades9
Filter Size42mm
Weight2500g

Optical Design

FormulaTelephoto
Elements8
Groups7
CoatingSRC (Minolta)
Special2 AD glass

Pricing

£1200 - £2000

Typical used price

Mint: ~£2800

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFSony A

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