prime35mmdiscontinued
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
Contrast4/5
Flare Resistance3/5
CA Control3/5
Vignetting Control3/5
Distortion Control4/5
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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