Minolta's fast MC portrait tele — the 100mm f/2 MC Tele Rokkor-PF from the mid-60s meter-coupled line.
The Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-PF 100mm f/2 is a fast short-telephoto manual-focus lens for Minolta reflex cameras from the MC generation of the mid-1960s. The Tele prefix marks its telephoto role and MC the meter-coupled series. As a fast 100mm it was a premium portrait and available-light lens in Minolta's meter-coupled range.
This is a manual-focus short-telephoto lens with a 100mm focal length and a bright maximum aperture of f/2, from the meter-coupled MC line. The PF code encodes the element and group arrangement in Minolta's system. Only the focal length and aperture are stated as verified; other construction figures are not confirmed here and are omitted.
The 100mm focal length with an f/2 aperture makes a fine portrait lens, giving flattering compression and strong subject isolation with shallow depth of field. It also handles low-light and general telephoto work capably, with the smoother rendering and improved flare control of the MC coatings over earlier auto-diaphragm versions.
On the used market this fast MC tele Rokkor is uncommon and sought after by collectors and portrait shooters adapting vintage glass. Because of its age, inspect for haze, fungus and separation, confirm the aperture is clean and responsive, and verify the focus ring is smooth. Check the coatings for wear, and use a suitable adapter on mirrorless bodies.