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Minolta MD Fish-Eye 16mm f/2.8 MD III (10 elements version)

MD-III version of the 10 lens

Minolta | 1981 | Diagonal Fisheye | 16 mm | 180°
Format: Full Frame 35 mm
Lens Mount: Minolta MD

Same MD II vb new formula, 10 elements in 7 groups
Designer: T. Horimoto (US patent: 4,412,726 – 1 Nov. 1983)

This is the 10 elements, it’s the early MD III version
MD III has new aperture lock and improvements to allow program exposure, improved coating. Introduced in 1981. Please note the new domed cap.
Built-in Filters: Normal-Y52-B12-R60
It was later replaced by a MD III version of the previous bigger and heavier 11 elements in 8 groups formula.

THANX to Andrea Aprà for all the informations he shared with me

links

minolta lens index at http://minolta.eazypix.de/lenses/
repair instructions

Lens info

Manufacturer:

Minolta

Focal Length:

16 mm

Camera Format:

Full Frame 35 mm

Lens Type:

Diagonal Fisheye

Lens FOV:

180°

Lens Mount:

Minolta MD

Lens Hood:

Fixed

Filter Type:

Built In

Lens Elements / Groups:

10 / 7

Image Circle:

44mm

Dimensions:

64.5 x 43 mm

Weight:

256 g

Years Manufactered:

TBD - TBD

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