Minolta's everyday late MD wide — the 28mm f/2.8, a common affordable general-purpose prime.
The Minolta MD 28mm f/2.8 is a 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 moderate-speed 28mm, it was one of the most widely sold affordable wides in the mature MD system.
This is a manual-focus wide-angle lens with a 28mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, from the last MD line. Only the focal length and aperture are affirmed; other construction figures are not confirmed here and are omitted rather than guessed. It succeeded the earlier MD W Rokkor 28mm f/2.8 in the range.
The 28mm focal length is a versatile wide angle for landscapes, street photography and travel, broad enough to take in a scene without the extreme perspective of an ultra-wide. Its f/2.8 aperture is enough for handheld shooting in reasonable light, and the compact size makes it an easy everyday wide.
On the used market this is a common and affordable final-generation MD wide, popular with collectors and users adapting vintage glass to mirrorless. Owing to its age, inspect for haze, fungus and separation, confirm the aperture is dry and responsive, and ensure the focus helicoid moves smoothly. Check the coatings for cleaning marks before buying.