Minolta 50-135MM F3.5 MD ZOOM User manual

MINOLTA
MD ZOOM LENSES
50—135MM F3.5 70-210MM
75—150MM F4 100-200MM
100—300MM F5.6 OWNER'S MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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NAMES OF PARTS
(75-150mm f/4 MD Zoom)
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(70-210mm f/4 MD Zoom)
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NAMES OF PARTS
O Zooming/focusing grip
© Distance scale
© Infrared index
O Distance index
0 Focal-length indications
© Minimum-aperture lock
O MD lug
© MC lug
ATTACHING AND REMOVING
© Aperture index
© Aperture ring
© Mounting index
© Depth-of-field scale
For 70-210mm and 100-300mm Zooms only:
© Magnification ratios
© Macro index
To attach lens, remove rear lens cap and align mounting index on lens barrel with red
index on lens mount. Then insert lens into mount and turn clockwise until it locks in place
with a click (A).
To remove lens, hold down lens-release button on camera and turn lens counterclockwise
as far as possible. Lift lens out of mount (B).

LENS HOOD
To attach hood, first remove lens cap. Then squeeze tabs on either side of hood and
attach to lens so hood seats securely in the groove (C).
To store, press side tabs and remove hood from lens. Slide hood onto lens in reversed
position, and press and release tabs to attach. Lens cap may then be replaced (D).
ZOOMING AND FOCUSING
To zoom, slide zooming/focusing grip forward or backward to desired focal length. Focal
lengths are marked on the lens barrel.
To focus, turn grip clockwise or counterclockwise until subject appears sharpest in the
viewfinder.

MACRO FOCUSING
(70-210mm and 100-300mm Zooms only)
Magnification ratios are indicated in blue on lens barrel. When focusing on a close subject,
macro index points to blue scale, indicating image-to-subject ratio. Blue index and ratios can
also be used to preset for a specific magnification.
Maximum magnification of 0.256X (i.e., an image-to-subject ratio of 1:3.9) is achieved by
zooming lens to its longest focal length and turning grip to its minimum focusing distance.
NOTE
The macro function of this lens is designed to be used for taking pictures of subjects such
as insects and flowers. It is not intended for copying documents or artwork, for which use of
Minolta macro lenses is recommended.

DEPTH-OF-FIELD SCALE
(50-135mm, 75-150mm, 70-210mm, and 100-300mm Zooms only)
With lens zoomed to a particular focal length and focused at a given point, image will be
in satisfactory focus from nearer to farther value on the distance scale, as indicated by
appropriate depth-of-field marks for aperture in use.
The depth-of-field scale can also be used to zone focus, i.e., to set focusing ring so that
depth of field covers the area where anticipated action will take place. (For more informa¬
tion on depth of field, see owner's manual for camera.)
NOTE
Zooming to longer focal lengths (at a given aperture setting and focused distance) will
decrease depth of field; zooming to shorter focal lengths will increase it.
INFRARED INDEX
(50-135mm, 75-150mm, 70-210mm and 100-300mm Zoom only)
For proper focus when using infrared films, first focus on subject as usual. Note point of
focus on distance scale opposite distance index. Attach filter to be used, then turn focusing
grip to the right, aligning same point of proper focus on distance scale with red infrared
index on lens barrel.

CARE AND STORAGE
• Never touch lens surfaces. Remove loose matter with a blower brush. If necessary, clean
with a soft, clean cloth or special photographic lens tissue, which may be moistened with
not more than one drop of a quick-evaporating fluid cleaner specially compounded for
photographic lenses. Never drop fluid directly on glass surface.
• Always keep the lens capped and in its case when not in use.
• Store away from heat, high humidity, and harmful chemicals and vapors.
• For all other service and repairs, contact an authorized Minolta repair facility.

SPECIFICATIONS
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50-135mm
f/3.5
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1.5m
(4.9 ft.)
f/32
55mm
068.5 x 118mm
(02-11/16x4-5/8 in.)
480g
(1 lb. 15/16oz.)
70-21 Omm
f/4
12 9
34°-12°
1.1m
(3.6 ft.)
0.256X
f/32 55mm
072 x 153mm
(02-13/16x6 in.)
635g
(1 lb. 6-9/16 oz.)
75-150mm
f/4
12
8 32°-16°30'
1.2m
(3.9 ft.)
f/32 49mm
064 x 113.5mm
(02-1/2x4-7/16 in.)
445g
(15-11/16 oz.)
100-200mm
f/5.6
8 5
24°-12° 30'
2.5m
(8.2 ft.)
f/22
55mm
064 x 171.5mm
(02-1/2x6-3/4 in.)
595g
(1 lb.4-15/16 oz.)
100-300mm
f/5.6
13
10
24° -8° 10'
1.5m
(4.9 ft.)
0.256X
f/32 55mm
072 x 187mm
(02-13/16x7-3/8 in.)
700g
(1 lb. 8-11 /16oz.)
Specifications subject to change without notice

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