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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
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 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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