MINOLTA  100mm f3.5 & 4.0 LENSES


Minolta made several 100mm lenses with slower f4.0 and f3.5 apertures. These are generally just sought after by collectors.  If you can't afford the 100mm f2.5, it's best to look for the MC Rokkor 100mm f3.5.

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MINOLTA  100mm f3.5 & 4.0 LENSES
LENS FEATURES IMAGE COMMENTS
FOCAL LENGTH: 100mm
f-STOPS: 3.5-22
PERIOD: 1958-1966
INSCRIPTION: MINOLTA TELE ROKKOR - QE 1:3.5 f=100mm
DESIGN: 5/4
FILTER: 55
DIAPHRAGM: preset
MC: no
MD: no
CLOSE FOCUS: 4'
SIZE: 2.5"x2.3"
WEIGHT: 10.9oz.
Minolta's first 100mm lens for the SLR cameras.
FOCAL LENGTH: 100mm
f-STOPS: 3.5-22
PERIOD: 1958-1966
INSCRIPTION: MINOLTA AUTO TELE ROKKOR - QE 1:3.5 f=100mm
DESIGN: 5/4
FILTER: 55
DIAPHRAGM: auto
MC: no
MD: no
CLOSE FOCUS: 4'
SIZE: 2.5"x2.3"
WEIGHT: 10.9oz.
In 1959, Minolta updated their original 35mm f2.8, 100mm f3.5, and 135mm f2.8 Rokkor lenses with automatic diaphragm action to mesh with the new SR-3 and SR-1 cameras.
FOCAL LENGTH: 100mm
f-STOPS: 4-22
PERIOD: 1958-1966
INSCRIPTION: MINOLTA TELE ROKKOR - TC 1:4 f=100mm
DESIGN: 3/3
FILTER: 43
DIAPHRAGM: preset
MC: no
MD: no
CLOSE FOCUS: 4'
SIZE: 2.2"x3.1"
WEIGHT: 8.5oz.
A less expensive alternative to the 100mm Auto-Rokkor.
FOCAL LENGTH: 100mm
f-STOPS: 4-22
PERIOD: 1958-1966
INSCRIPTION: MINOLTA TELE ROKKOR - TC 1:4 f=100mm
DESIGN: 3/3
FILTER: 46
DIAPHRAGM: preset
MC: no
MD: no
CLOSE FOCUS: 4'
SIZE: 2.2"x3.1"
WEIGHT: 8.5oz.
An updated version with a 46mm filter thread.
FOCAL LENGTH: 100mm
f-STOPS: 3.5-22
PERIOD: 1958-1966
INSCRIPTION: MINOLTA AUTO TELE ROKKOR - QE 1:3.5 f=100mm
DESIGN: 5/4
FILTER: 52
DIAPHRAGM: auto
MC: no
MD: no
CLOSE FOCUS: 4'
SIZE: 2.4"x2.1"
WEIGHT: 8.3oz.
In 1965, Minolta came out with a series of "compact" Rokkor lenses. It was a select group of Rokkors from 35mm to 135mm that were a little thinner, a little shorter and weighed a little less than their predecessors.  The 100mm f3.5 Auto Rokkor was one of these.  This model was a "compact" version of the original 100mm f3.5 Auto Rokkor. The size and weight of the lens were reduced, but the optical formula remained the same.  The filter thread was dropped to a less convenient 52mm filter thread.
FOCAL LENGTH: 100mm
f-STOPS: 3.5-22
PERIOD: 1966-1972
INSCRIPTION: MINOLTA LENS MADE IN JAPAN MC TELE ROKKOR - QE 1:3.5 f=100mm
DESIGN: 5/4
FILTER: 52
DIAPHRAGM: auto
MC: yes
MD: no
CLOSE FOCUS: 4'
SIZE: 2.5"x2.3"
WEIGHT: 8.4oz.
Continuation of the 100mm f3.5 from the Auto Rokkor series -- with meter coupling.

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