Quick answer
A fast, compact manual portrait lens from Minolta's MD line. It focuses as close as 0.85 m.
Pros
- f/2
- Compact
- Pleasant rendering
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft wide open
- Aged coatings
Verdict
A compact vintage portrait lens.
About this lens
A 85mm f/2 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/2 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/2 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.85 m
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 285 g
- Length
- 53.5 mm
- Diameter
- 64 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/2?
- Portraits
- Adapted use
- Low-light telephoto
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 85mm | 23.9° | 28.6° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 128mm | 16.1° | 19.3° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 170mm | 12.1° | 14.5° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/2 good for portraits?
Yes. It is a compact portrait lens with pleasant rendering.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 0.85 m. That works for detail shots and small subjects, though it is not a dedicated macro unless stated.
Does it have image stabilization?
No. Stabilization has to come from the camera body if it has sensor-shift stabilization; otherwise use a faster shutter speed or a tripod.
Alternatives for Minolta MD from other brands
All Minolta MD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
