Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm f1.4 Lens – Fast Prime, Manual Focus, Tested

Description
The Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm f/1.4 is a fast standard prime lens designed for Minolta manual focus SLRs using the MD bayonet mount. With a bright f/1.4 aperture, it excels in low-light conditions and delivers smooth bokeh and sharp central resolution. Ideal for portraiture, street photography, and adapted use on digital mirrorless systems. Built with metal construction and precision focus, it remains a favourite among collectors and film shooters.

Condition

• Optics clean, no haze, fungus or scratches
• Aperture blades clean and oil-free
• Focus ring smooth throughout range
• Aperture ring clicks firmly through stops
• Mount clean and undamaged
• Barrel shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age

Included

• Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm f/1.4 lens
• Front and rear caps
  

Collectors Notes
The MD Rokkor 50mm f/1.4 is one of Minolta’s finest manual focus lenses, offering excellent sharpness and contrast from wide open. Its optical design includes 7 elements in 6 groups, and it features a 55mm filter thread. This lens was often paired with the Minolta XD-7 and X-700 bodies and remains highly sought after for both film and digital use. A classic fast fifty with enduring appeal.

Key Features

• Focal length: 50mm
• Maximum aperture: f/1.4
• Mount: Minolta MD bayonet
• Optical design: 7 elements in 6 groups
• Minimum focus distance: 0.45m
• Filter thread: 55mm
• Aperture range: f/1.4 to f/16
• Manual focus and aperture control
• Metal construction
• Made in Japan, circa 1980s

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