Minolta MC Rokkor QF 200mm 1:3.5 – MC II

Minolta MC Rokkor QF 200mm 1:3.5 vs. MC Rokkor PE 200mm 1:4.5 vs MD 200mm 1:2.8 – comparison

Minolta SR 200mm lenses comparison:

  • Minolta MC Tele Rokkor QF 200mm 1:3.5 (MC II)
  • Minolta MC Tele Rokkor PE 200mm 1:4.5 (MC II)
  • Minolta MD 200mm 1:4.5 (New-MD, MD III)

Comparison of lenses Minolta MD 200mm 1:2.8, Minolta MC Tele Rokkor QF 200mm 1:3.5 and Minolta MC Tele Rokkor PE 200mm 1:4.5

At first glance, it seems that the fight is not very fair, because newer MD version is faster than previous MCs. But it turned out that speed is important of course, but not very much, look at the results.

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Minolta MC Rokkor QF 200mm 1:3.5 – MC II – review

Minolta MC Rokkor QF 200mm 1:3.5 vintage manual lens review (Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-QF 1:3.5 f=200mm)

  • Official classification: MC
  • Collector’s classification: MC II, Hills &Valleys, Knurled

The first impression was – it’s solid and heavy. It would be strange to recommend this lens today for photographers because many other much lighter options on 200mm focal distance are available, but for guys who like to take portraits with the feeling of a big piece of steel and glass in the hand – that’s the paradise. Anyway – a good IQ is also a trait of this lens.

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By Tony, ago