Super telephoto

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Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8

Name: Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8
Brand: Minolta
SKU: Minolta-RF-Rokkor-X-500mm-f-8
Availability: InStock

4.4

(1 reviews)

Optical: 4.0

Mechanical: 5.0

Value: 5.0

Focal Length

500mm

Aperture

f/8

Mount

Minolta MC, Minolta MD

Weight

600g

Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8 is a manual focus super telephoto lens for full frame cameras.

Physical characteristics

With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 98 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 600 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.

Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8 purchase history

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Aug 20, 2025$86.00
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What is the Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8?

Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8 is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/8/, for the Minolta MC, Minolta MD mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 600g.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length500mm

Aperturef/8

Min Focus Distance4m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight600g

Length98.5mm

Filter Thread77mm

MountMinolta MC, Minolta MD

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Péter Lukács4.4/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8?

Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8 is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/8/, for the Minolta MC, Minolta MD mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 600g.

What mount is the Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8 compatible with?

Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8 uses a Minolta MC, Minolta MD mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8 cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8 typically sells for around $65.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8 a good lens?

Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8 has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Minolta RF Rokkor-X 500mm f/8?

Similar lenses include Aremac 400mm f/6.3 BV-Tele, Bushnell 400mm f/6.3, Cambron MC 500mm f/8.8.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€120.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.4

Optical4.0/5

Mechanical5.0/5

Value5.0/5

Bokeh5.0/5

Usability3.0/5

Based on 1 reviewer