Quick answer
The Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 50-135mm f/3.5 is a standard to short telephoto zoom lens covering 50-135mm 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
Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 50-135mm f/3.5: a manual-focus short-telephoto zoom lens with a 50-135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 50-135mm f/3.5 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 50-135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 10 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.5 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 480 g
- Length
- 118 mm
- Diameter
- 68.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 50-135mm f/3.5?
At 50-135mm this is a standard to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
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 | 50–135mm | 15.2–39.6° | 18.2–46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75–203mm | 10.2–27° | 12.2–32.2° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 100–270mm | 7.6–20.4° | 9.2–24.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 50-135mm 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 Zoom Rokkor-X 50-135mm f/3.5?
It zooms across 50-135mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a standard to short telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 50-135mm f/3.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 50-135mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 50-135mm f/3.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75–203mm on full frame, with a 10.2–27° horizontal and 12.2–32.2° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 100–270mm on full frame, with a 7.6–20.4° horizontal and 9.2–24.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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