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Minolta MD Rokkor 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens (MD Version) for SR Mount
Minolta MD Rokkor 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens (MD Version) for SR Mount
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Description
The Minolta MD Rokkor 16mm f/2.8 is a full-frame diagonal fisheye lens designed for Minolta SR-mount manual focus cameras. This MD version, introduced in the early 1980s, features a revised optical formula and lighter construction compared to earlier MC variants. With a dramatic 180° angle of view and built-in rotating filters, it’s ideal for creative compositions, architecture, and immersive landscapes.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent
Optics clean with no haze or fungus. Aperture blades snappy and oil-free. Focus ring smooth. Built-in filter dial rotates freely.
Included
- Minolta MD Rokkor 16mm f/2.8 lens
- Front and rear lens caps (if present)
Collectors Notes
This MD version features a 10-element, 7-group optical design, offering excellent sharpness and contrast in a more compact form than its MC predecessor. The built-in filter system includes Yellow (Y52), Red (R60), and Blue (B12) options, selectable via a rotating dial. Its reduced weight and improved coatings make it a favourite among collectors and mirrorless adapters seeking classic fisheye rendering with modern usability.
Key Features
- Focal length: 16mm (diagonal fisheye)
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Aperture range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Optical design: 10 elements in 7 groups
- Angle of view: 180° diagonal
- Minimum focus distance: 0.25m
- Built-in rotating filters: Y52, R60, B12, and UV
- Fixed petal-style lens hood
- Filter thread: none (internal filters only)
- Mount: Minolta SR (MD type)
- Dimensions: approx. 43mm length × 73mm diameter
- Weight: approx. 265g
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