Best telephoto prime lenses for Minolta MD: Top Picks

Our catalogue lists 44 telephoto prime lenses for Minolta MD. Fixed-focal-length lenses of 135mm and longer.

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.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 MD Rokkor-X 200mm f/2.8
2.Minolta MD Rokkor-X 200mm f/2.8

200mm · f/2.8 · Minolta MD

Minolta MD Rokkor-X 200mm f/2.8: a manual-focus telephoto prime lens with a 200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR...

Specs Compare with 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto
3.Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto

200mm · f/3.0 · Minolta MD

The Vivitar 200mm f/3 Auto Telephoto is a manual-focus telephoto prime lens covering 200mm at f/3 for Minolta MD mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

Specs Compare with 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2
4.Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2

500mm · f/8.0 · Minolta MD

A 500mm f/8 manual-focus mirror telephoto lens, the Tamron 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

Specs Compare with SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2
5.Tamron SP 500mm f/8 Mirror Adaptall-2

500mm · f/8.0 · Minolta MD

This 500mm f/8 manual-focus mirror telephoto lens from Tamron fits Minolta MD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

Specs Compare with 600mm f/8 Solid Cat
6.Vivitar 600mm f/8 Solid Cat

600mm · f/8.0 · Minolta MD

This 600mm f/8 manual-focus mirror telephoto lens from Vivitar fits Minolta MD mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

Specs Compare with SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
7.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
8.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 SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
9.Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2

200mm · f/3.5 · Minolta MD

The Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus telephoto prime lens covering 200mm at f/3.5 for Minolta MD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and e...

Specs Compare with MD Rokkor-X 135mm f/2
10.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
11.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 MC Tele Rokkor-X QD 135mm f/2.8
12.Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X QD 135mm f/2.8

135mm · f/2.8 · Minolta MD

Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X QD 135mm f/2.8: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-fo...

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