Quick answer
The Minolta MD Rokkor-X 300mm f/2.8 is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 300mm at f/2.8 for the Minolta MD mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 300mm f/2.8 manual-focus telephoto prime lens, the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 300mm f/2.8 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 300mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 300mm f/2.8?
At 300mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 450mm | 4.6° | 5.5° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 600mm | 3.4° | 4.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 300mm f/2.8 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 Rokkor-X 300mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 300mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 300mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 300mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 300mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 450mm on full frame, with a 4.6° horizontal and 5.5° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 600mm on full frame, with a 3.4° horizontal and 4.1° 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.
