35MM F2.8 SHIFT CA LENS

  OWNER'S MANUAL

     When I tried to find information on the Web or in print about the Minolta 35mm f/2.8 Shift CA, I was appalled by the dearth of information available on this outstanding and unique lens.  I hope that this online manual will be helpful to users of this lens as well as those who are interested in one of Minolta's greatest (and, as usual, unsung) contributions to the art and science of photography.

     This owner's manual dates to 1976; therefore, some information may possibly be out of date.  If you find any information here is outdated, or if you can supply me with better quality photos than these, I would greatly appreciate it.  Contact me at torgophile@aol.com.

INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  i

TECHNICAL DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1

NAMES OF PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

ATTACHING AND REMOVING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

Recommended focusing screen; Flexible lens hood; Use of tripod; Non-shift flat-field use

Infrared Index

With Minolta SR Series Cameras; With Minolta X Series Cameras

Vertical Shift; Horizontal Shift; Diagonal Shift

COMBINED SHIFT PLUS VFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CARE AND STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20