Quick answer
The Minolta MD 135mm f/2.8 is a short telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/2.8 for the Minolta MD mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Minolta MD 135mm f/2.8 is a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/2.8 for Minolta MD mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Minolta MD 135mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.5 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD 135mm f/2.8?
At 135mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
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 | 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 MD 135mm 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 135mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 135mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Minolta MD 135mm f/2.8 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/2.8.
What is the Minolta MD 135mm f/2.8 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.
