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Minolta MD 300mm f/4.5

Minolta · 1977-1985

Long telephoto for wildlife and sports. Good value for the reach.

Known for

  • Wildlife
  • Sports
  • Birds

Considerations

  • Needs tripod or support
  • Slow aperture

Optical Characteristics

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

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountMinolta MD
Focal Length300mm
Max Aperturef/4.5
Min Aperturef/32
Aperture Blades8
Filter Size72mm
Weight780g

Optical Design

FormulaTelephoto
Elements6
Groups5
CoatingSRC (Minolta)

Pricing

£100 - £180

Typical used price

Mint: ~£250

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFSony A

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