Quick answer
The Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X 135mm f/3.5 is a short telephoto telephoto lens covering 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 MC Tele Rokkor-X 135mm f/3.5: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 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 MC Tele Rokkor-X 135mm f/3.5 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto
What can you shoot with the Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X 135mm f/3.5?
At 135mm this is a short telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
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 | 135mm | 15.2° | 18.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 203mm | 10.2° | 12.2° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 270mm | 7.6° | 9.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X 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 MC Tele Rokkor-X 135mm f/3.5?
It is a fixed 135mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X 135mm f/3.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 135mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X 135mm f/3.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 203mm on full frame, with a 10.2° horizontal and 12.2° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 270mm on full frame, with a 7.6° horizontal and 9.2° 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.
