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Minolta MD 35mm f/2.8
Minolta · 1977-1985
Compact wide-angle with excellent sharpness. Great street photography lens.
Known for
- Street photography
- Travel
- Documentary
Considerations
- Not very fast
- Common lens
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 Length35mm
Max Aperturef/2.8
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades6
Filter Size49mm
Weight170g
Optical Design
FormulaRetrofocus
Elements7
Groups5
CoatingSRC (Minolta)
Pricing
£50 - £100
Typical used price
Mint: ~£140
Adapts To
Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFSony A
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