Minolta's fast MC standard zoom — the 40-80mm f/2.8 MC Zoom Rokkor, a constant-aperture early-70s design.
The Minolta MC Zoom Rokkor 40-80mm f/2.8 is a standard zoom manual-focus lens for Minolta reflex cameras from the MC generation of the early 1970s. The Zoom designation marks its variable focal length and MC the meter-coupled series. Spanning wide-normal to short telephoto with a constant fast aperture, it was a relatively high-grade zoom for its time.
This is a manual-focus standard zoom covering 40-80mm with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 across the range, from the meter-coupled MC line. Only the focal range and aperture are affirmed; other construction figures are not confirmed here and are omitted rather than guessed. A constant f/2.8 was unusual for a zoom of this era.
The 40-80mm range covers everyday framing from moderately wide through normal to short telephoto, making it versatile for general shooting, portraits and travel without changing lenses. The constant f/2.8 aperture holds exposure steady through the zoom and gives useful low-light capability, making it a capable one-lens walkaround for its period.
On the used market this is an uncommon and well-regarded MC standard zoom Rokkor sought by collectors and users adapting vintage glass. Given its complexity and age, check the many elements for haze, fungus and separation, confirm the zoom and focus actions are smooth without excessive play, and verify the aperture works cleanly before buying.