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Minolta 135mm f2.8 MC Celtic Lens (AS-IS)

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$6.97 $9.95 In stock

Category: Vintage-Collectables Gear

NOTE: This item is being sold AS-IS and may not be returned or exchanged. Some artifacts in between lens elements that may show in image.

The Minolta MC Celtic 135mm f/2.8 is a manual focus telephoto prime lens in Minolta SR/MC/MD mount, produced as part of Minolta’s more accessible Celtic sub-line of optics. The f/2.8 maximum aperture provides strong subject separation and capable low-light performance well suited to portrait, event, and general telephoto photography. The MC designation indicates compatibility with Minolta’s open-aperture TTL metering system on MC and MD-mount bodies. The SR/MC/MD mount is not natively compatible with modern camera systems, though the lens can be adapted to a range of mirrorless platforms including Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X, and Micro Four Thirds via readily available third-party adapters, with manual focus and stop-down metering required in adapted use.

– Minolta SR/MC/MD mount manual focus telephoto prime lens
– 135mm focal length
– f/2.8 maximum aperture
– MC open-aperture TTL metering compatibility
– Celtic sub-line optical designation
– Compatible with Minolta SR/MC/MD-mount film SLR bodies
– Adaptable to Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, and other mirrorless systems via third-party adapters

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Benjamin ★★★★★

For the price of a decent lunch, this 135mm f2.8 gives that classic creamy bokeh and the focus ring feels smooth and damped. I knew going in it had some internal artifacts, but in real-world portraits they're barely noticeable. If you're okay with manual focus and a bit of character, this lens is a

Mia S. ★★★★★

The lens hood is metal, which is a nice tough touch, and the focus ring has that satisfying damped glide old glass is known for. Some internal haze is visible against bright light, but stopped down to f/5.6 it’s barely there and the sharpness is still there where it counts.

Lily ★★★★★

The bokeh from this 135mm f/2.8 is dreamy—even with the tiny artifacts in the glass, the portrait shots have that classic vintage glow I was hoping for. Manual focus feels smooth and solid. Exactly the character I wanted for film.