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The Minolta 50mm F/2 ROKKOR-X MD is an excellent standard focal length prime lens that can be easily adapted to work with many full-frame or APS-C cameras. As an exceptionally fast, remarkably sharp lens with a reasonably attractive bokeh. With its viewpoint similar to that of the human eye, it’s ideal for a wide range of shooting scenarios including portraits, street photography, and even landscapes. This lens features a waffle-pattern rubber focusing grip for enhanced maneuverability.
At a glance
- Renders classic colors and contrast, unique to vintage Minolta glass
- Virtually no distortion
- Fast and bright f/2 maximum aperture allows for razor thin depth of field and for spectacular results in low-light photography
- Sharp at center wide open at f/2 and very sharp across the frame by f/8
- Great walk around lens, ideal for portraits, street photography, landscapes, and (f2) even astrophotography
- Rugged mostly metal construction
Minolta 50mm F/2 ROKKOR-X Manual Focus Prime Lens
Sample Images
Technical Specifications
| Focal Length (35mm format): | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture: | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture: | f/22 |
| Mount format: | Minolta MD-Mount |
| Format: | 35mm Film |
| Angle of View (35mm format): | 47° |
| Focusing Distance: | 12in. to Inifinity |
| Elements/Groups: | 6/5 |
| Number of Blades: | 5 |
| Autofocus: | Manual |
| Filter size: | 55mm |
| Manufacturer: | Minolta |
| Country of Manufacture: | Japan |
| Weight: | 212g |
Where to buy
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Equipment
The sample images in this post were captured using a Sony A7r, Mark III
The product images were captured using a Samsung Galaxy Note 9
