Quick answer
The Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 80-200mm f/4 is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 80-200mm at f/4.0 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 80-200mm f/4: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 80-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 80-200mm f/4 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 80-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 80-200mm f/4?
At 80-200mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
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 | 80–200mm | 10.3–25.4° | 12.3–30.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 120–300mm | 6.9–17.1° | 8.2–20.4° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 160–400mm | 5.2–12.8° | 6.2–15.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 80-200mm f/4 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 80-200mm f/4?
It zooms across 80-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 80-200mm f/4 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 80-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Minolta MD Zoom Rokkor-X 80-200mm f/4 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 120–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–17.1° horizontal and 8.2–20.4° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 160–400mm on full frame, with a 5.2–12.8° horizontal and 6.2–15.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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