Quick answer
The Minolta MD W.Rokkor-X 28mm f/3.5 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/3.5 for the Minolta MD mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Minolta MD W.Rokkor-X 28mm f/3.5 is a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/3.5 for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Minolta MD W.Rokkor-X 28mm f/3.5 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 7 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.6 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 260 g
- Length
- 45 mm
- Diameter
- 63 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD W.Rokkor-X 28mm f/3.5?
At 28mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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
What mount does the Minolta MD W.Rokkor-X 28mm f/3.5 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 W.Rokkor-X 28mm f/3.5?
It is a fixed 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Minolta MD W.Rokkor-X 28mm f/3.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 28mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Minolta MD W.Rokkor-X 28mm f/3.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42mm on full frame, with a 46.4° horizontal and 54.5° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 56mm on full frame, with a 35.6° horizontal and 42.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for Minolta MD from other brands
All Minolta MD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
