Quick answer
A compact manual wide-angle for Minolta's MD mount. It takes 55mm filters and focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- Compact
- 55mm filters
- Close focus 0.3 m
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Corner softness
- f/2.8
Verdict
A neat small wide lens.
About this lens
The Minolta MD Rokkor-X 28mm f/2.8 is a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.8 for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 28mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 7 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Length
- 43.5 mm
- Diameter
- 64.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 28mm f/2.8?
- Street and travel
- Adapted use
- Landscapes on film
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 | 28mm | 65.5° | 75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42mm | 46.4° | 54.5° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 56mm | 35.6° | 42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Minolta 28mm f/2.8 sharp?
It is sharp in the centre and acceptable at the edges when stopped down.
Can it be adapted to mirrorless?
Yes, with an MD adapter. Focus and aperture are manual.
What filter size does it use?
It takes 55mm filters. Buy that size and they mount directly with no step ring.
Alternatives for Minolta MD from other brands
All Minolta MD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
