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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
Contrast5/5
Flare Resistance3/5
CA Control5/5
Vignetting Control3/5
Distortion Control4/5
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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