Best portrait lenses for Minolta MD: Top Picks

Our catalogue lists 27 portrait lenses for Minolta MD. Short-telephoto primes between 70mm and 135mm, the classic portrait range.

How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.

1. 1.Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/2

   85mm · f/2.0 · Minolta MD

   A fast, compact manual portrait lens from Minolta's MD line. It focuses as close as 0.85 m.

   Specs Compare with MD Rokkor-X 135mm f/2.8
2. 2.Minolta MD Rokkor-X 135mm f/2.8

   135mm · f/2.8 · Minolta MD

   A compact manual telephoto from Minolta's MD line, focusing as close as 1.5 m.

   Specs Compare with 90mm f/2.5 Macro
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   3.Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro

   90mm · f/2.5 · Minolta MD

   Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro: a manual-focus macro lens with a 90mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and...

   Specs Compare with Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro
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   4.Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro

   90mm · f/2.5 · Minolta MD

   Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro: a manual-focus macro lens with a 90mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as fl...

   Specs Compare with SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
5. 5.Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

   135mm · f/2.5 · Minolta MD

   A 135mm f/2.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and de...

   Specs Compare with SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
6. 6.Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2

   135mm · f/2.5 · Minolta MD

   Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Minolta MD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length ...

   Specs Compare with MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/1.7
7. 7.Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/1.7

   85mm · f/1.7 · Minolta MD

   Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/1.7: a fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.7, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus M...

   Specs Compare with MD Rokkor-X 100mm f/2
8. 8.Minolta MD Rokkor-X 100mm f/2

   100mm · f/2.0 · Minolta MD

   The Minolta MD Rokkor-X 100mm f/2 is a fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens covering 100mm at f/2 for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.

   Specs Compare with MD Rokkor-X 135mm f/2
9. 9.Minolta MD Rokkor-X 135mm f/2

   135mm · f/2.0 · Minolta MD

   This 135mm f/2 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Minolta fits Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.

   Specs Compare with 135mm f/2.3 Auto Telephoto
10. 10.Vivitar 135mm f/2.3 Auto Telephoto

    135mm · f/2.3 · Minolta MD

    This 135mm f/2.3 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Vivitar fits Minolta MD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

    Specs Compare with MD Rokkor-X 100mm f/2.5
11. 11.Minolta MD Rokkor-X 100mm f/2.5

    100mm · f/2.5 · Minolta MD

    Minolta MD Rokkor-X 100mm f/2.5: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Mino...

    Specs Compare with SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B
12. 12.Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B

    90mm · f/2.5 · Minolta MD

    A 90mm f/2.5 manual-focus macro lens, the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 Macro 52B is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flow...

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