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    Minolta MC Tele Rokkor 300 mm f/ 5.6
    Minolta MC Tele Rokkor 300 mm f/ 5.6

    Minolta MC Tele Rokkor 300 mm f/ 5.6

    300mm · f/5.6

    Overview

    The Minolta MC Tele Rokkor 300mm f/5.6 is a manual focus telephoto lens noted for its sharpness wide open. It is not a fast lens, but its optical quality compares favorably to a Nikkor 50mm f/2. Build quality is typical of the era, and it is often found cheaply on auction sites. However, using it on non-Minolta cameras with a glassless adapter prevents infinity focus, limiting its effective range to about 10 meters. It suits photographers who need a sharp, affordable long lens for close-to-mid range work and are comfortable with manual focus and adapter limitations.