Minolta MD Tele Rokkor 135mm f/3.5 - Good Condition | Precision Portrait Optics with Classic Rendering

The Minolta MD Tele Rokkor 135mm f/3.5 (S/N: 1281257) is a quintessential manual focus portrait lens from Minolta’s final and most advanced "MD" generation. Renowned for its elegant, slender design and exceptional sharpness, this lens provides a compressed perspective that is perfect for flattering portraits and isolation of architectural details. Despite its impressive reach, the f/3.5 design allowed Minolta to produce a lens that is remarkably compact and lightweight compared to faster telephotos. Featuring Minolta’s legendary Achromatic coating, this Rokkor lens delivers rich color saturation and a smooth, pleasing background blur (bokeh) that has made it a favorite for both film enthusiasts and modern mirrorless photographers.

Key Features

• Sharp 135mm telephoto focal length for beautiful subject compression

• Compact and lightweight MD design for easy handling and portability

• Advanced Achromatic coating for superior color fidelity and flare resistance

• Built-in retractable metal lens hood to protect the front element and reduce glare

• Precision all-metal construction for long-lasting durability

• Smooth, long-throw manual focus ring for critical focus accuracy

Technical Specifications

• Camera Type: Lenses

• Lens Mount: Minolta MD

• Focal Length: 135mm

• Aperture Range: f/3.5 - f/22

• Category: Lenses ▸ Prime Lens

• Filter Size: 49mm

Specialist Note "The 135mm f/3.5 (S/N: 1281257) is one of those lenses that often surprises people with its performance-to-size ratio. While it’s technically a telephoto, it’s about the same size as many standard 50mm lenses, making it an easy addition to any bag. The MD version is particularly desirable because of its improved coating and lighter weight. This lens is incredibly sharp even wide open, and the out-of-focus areas have a very creamy, organic feel. Whether you're shooting on a vintage Minolta X-700 or adapting it to a modern digital body for video work, this lens provides a timeless 'look' that modern clinical optics can't replicate."

Condition Report Good condition. The lens barrel (S/N: 1281257) shows normal signs of light use with minor cosmetic surface wear on the metal edges consistent with its vintage age. The optics are clear, free from fungus, haze, or significant scratches. The manual focus ring is smooth and well-dampened, and the aperture blades are clean and snappy. The built-in retractable hood operates correctly.

What's Included

• Minolta MD Tele Rokkor 135mm f/3.5 Lens (S/N: 1281257)