Quick answer
The Minolta MD Rokkor-X 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye is a ultra-wide fisheye lens covering 16mm at f/2.8 for the Minolta MD mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 16mm f/2.8 manual-focus fisheye lens from Minolta fits Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 16mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Fisheye
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 7 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Weight
- 265 g
- Length
- 43 mm
- Diameter
- 64.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
At 16mm this is a ultra-wide fisheye, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 16mm | 96.7° | 107° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 32mm | 58.7° | 68.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye use?
It uses the Minolta MD mount, so it fits Minolta MD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye?
It is a fixed 16mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 16mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24mm on full frame, with a 73.7° horizontal and 84.1° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 32mm on full frame, with a 58.7° horizontal and 68.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
