Quick answer
The Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 28-85mm 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 Zoom Rokkor-X 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 is a manual-focus standard zoom lens covering 28-85mm at f/3.5-4.5 for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 28-85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 10 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.8 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 470 g
- Length
- 86.5 mm
- Diameter
- 65.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5?
At 28-85mm this is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
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 | 28–85mm | 23.9–65.5° | 28.6–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–128mm | 16.1–46.4° | 19.3–54.5° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 56–170mm | 12.1–35.6° | 14.5–42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 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 Zoom Rokkor-X 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5?
It zooms across 28-85mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-85mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42–128mm on full frame, with a 16.1–46.4° horizontal and 19.3–54.5° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 56–170mm on full frame, with a 12.1–35.6° horizontal and 14.5–42.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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