Minolta's late fast MD wide — the 28mm f/2, a premium available-light prime from the early 80s.
The Minolta MD 28mm f/2 is a fast wide-angle manual-focus lens for Minolta reflex cameras from the final MD generation of the early 1980s, when Minolta dropped the Rokkor name from most barrels. A fast 28mm, it was a premium reportage and available-light wide in the mature MD system.
This is a manual-focus wide-angle lens with a 28mm focal length and a fast maximum aperture of f/2, from the last MD line. Only the focal length and aperture are stated as verified; other construction figures are not confirmed here and are omitted rather than guessed. It succeeded the earlier MD W Rokkor 28mm f/2 in the range.
The 28mm focal length is a versatile wide angle for street, documentary and landscape work, and the fast f/2 aperture makes it capable in low light with more subject separation than typical wides. It is well regarded for available-light photography and is a favourite among those adapting fast MD wides to mirrorless bodies.
On the used market this fast final-generation MD wide is desirable, sought by collectors and low-light shooters. Because of its age, check for haze, fungus and separation, confirm the aperture blades are clean and snappy, and verify the focus ring turns smoothly. Inspect the coatings for wear, and use an adapter for mirrorless mounting.