Minolta 135mm f/3.5 MD Mount Manual Focus Lens

The Minolta 135mm f/3.5 MD Mount is a classic telephoto prime lens renowned for its compact design and the signature “Minolta Color” that vintage glass enthusiasts adore. Built with the robust, all-metal construction typical of the MD era, this lens offers a flattering perspective for portraits and a compressed field of view for landscapes. Its manual focus ring is famously smooth, providing a tactile shooting experience that modern plastic lenses often lack.
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CONDITION NOTE: This lens is being sold in as-is condition for parts, repair, or creative “lo-fi” use. The internal optics show visible haze and fungus. These elements will result in a significant loss of contrast, a “dreamy” soft-focus effect, and potential flaring when shooting toward light sources. This is an ideal project lens for someone skilled in lens restoration or for a photographer looking to experiment with unique, ethereal optical distortions.

Classic Portrait Telephoto
Flattering Perspective: The 135mm focal length is a favorite for portraiture, providing natural proportions and excellent subject-to-background separation.

Compact & Lightweight: Unlike many bulky telephoto lenses, the f/3.5 version is remarkably slim, making it an easy addition to a camera bag for street photography or travel.

Built-In Retractable Hood: Features a convenient integrated lens hood that slides forward to help shade the optics from stray light and protect the front element.

Vintage Manual Handling
Tactile Precision: The long throw of the manual focus ring allows for precise adjustments, which is essential when working with the shallower depth of field provided by a telephoto focal length.

MD Mount Versatility: While designed for Minolta film SLRs (like the X-700), this lens is easily adapted to modern mirrorless systems (Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, etc.), where it becomes a character-rich portrait tool.

Mechanical Aperture Ring: Features satisfying tactile clicks from f/3.5 to f/22, providing full manual control over your exposure.

Technical Specifications
Mount: Minolta MD

Focal Length: 135mm

Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22

Filter Size: 49mm

Focus Type: Manual Focus Only