The Pre-Owned Minolta Rokkor X 135mm 2.8 lens is a high-quality, telephoto prime lens that offers excellent optical performance. Designed by Minolta, a reputable camera brand, this lens is ideal for portrait photography, sports events, and wildlife shots. With a bright aperture of f/2.8, this lens captures sharp images with beautiful bokeh. The 135mm focal length provides a narrow angle of view, allowing you to isolate your subject from the background. This pre-owned lens is in excellent condition, making it a great option for photographers looking to expand their lens collection at a more affordable price.
The Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X 135mm f/2.8 is a classic, highly regarded vintage telephoto prime lens celebrated for its all-metal build quality, smooth manual focusing, and excellent subject isolation. The "X" designation indicates that it was originally marketed for the North American market, while the "MC" (Meter-Coupled) designation means it natively pairs with vintage Minolta SLR bodies to enable through-the-lens metering.Key Optical & Mechanical Specifications:
Focal Length: 135mm telephoto primeMaximum Aperture: f/2.8 (with click stops down to f/22)
Optical Design: Typically features the "PF" designation, denoting 6 elements in 5 groups (P = Penta for 5 groups; F = 6th letter for 6 elements)
Aperture Mechanism: 6 rounded blades providing a smooth, creamy background blur (bokeh)
Focus Throw: An expansive 270-degree rotation, allowing for incredibly precise manual focusing adjustment
Minimum Focus Distance: 1.5 meters (approx. 5 feet)
Filter Thread Size: 55mm
Physical Features: Durable aluminum or steel body barrel equipped with a convenient built-in, extendable metal lens hood.
Performance CharacteristicsSharpness: Delivers very good center sharpness even wide open at f/2.8, which becomes exceptionally sharp across the entire frame when stopped down to f/5.6 or f/8.
Rendering: Known for its distinct warm color rendition, excellent contrast, and distinct vintage character.
Distortion: Features almost zero geometric distortion, making it useful for isolating architectural elements or distant landscapes.
Vignetting & Flaring: Shows minor vignetting wide open at f/2.8 which clears by f/5.6. Like most vintage glass, it can be prone to flaring and chromatic aberrations (magenta fringing) in harsh backlight, making the built-in lens hood essential.
Mirrorless Camera Adaptation:This lens uses the mechanical Minolta SR/MC/MD mount. Because it has no electronic parts, it is highly sought after to adapt onto modern mirrorless cameras (such as Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, or Nikon Z) using simple, affordable mechanical adapters. On modern mirrorless bodies, utilizing features like focus peaking and focus magnification makes focusing this telephoto lens incredibly fast and accurate.
