Minolta MC Tele Rokkor 200mm f/3.5 - Minolta SR Mount

The Minolta MC Tele Rokkor 200mm f/3.5 is a fast telephoto prime for its era, offering a two-stop advantage over the f/4.5 version. It features a robust all-metal construction and a 62mm filter thread. This lens is particularly suited for sports or wildlife photography where a brighter viewfinder and shallower depth of field are required on manual focus Minolta bodies. Due to the weight of the internal glass, the focus mechanism can be prone to wear or becoming heavy. SDS checks for signs of fungus and balsam separation, which can occasionally affect these older telephotos. The aperture mechanism must be tested to ensure it hasn't become sluggish due to oil migration onto the blades.