Quick answer
The Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X 200mm f/4 is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 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
This 200mm f/4 manual-focus telephoto prime lens from Minolta fits Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X 200mm f/4 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 2.5 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X 200mm f/4?
At 200mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
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 | 200mm | 10.3° | 12.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 400mm | 5.2° | 6.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X 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 MC Tele Rokkor-X 200mm f/4?
It is a fixed 200mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X 200mm f/4 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 200mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.0.
What is the Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X 200mm f/4 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 300mm on full frame, with a 6.9° horizontal and 8.2° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 400mm on full frame, with a 5.2° horizontal and 6.2° 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.
