Minolta MC Rokkor-PG 50mm f/1.4 Lens – MD Mount – Manual Focus

A beautifully built standard lens from the golden age of Minolta craftsmanship, the MC Rokkor-PG 50mm f/1.4 delivers stunning image quality with classic rendering and robust all-metal construction. Introduced in the early 1970s, this lens is part of Minolta’s highly regarded Rokkor series and remains a favourite among collectors and analog shooters.

Key Features:

• Focal Length: 50mm – ideal for everyday shooting, portraits, and low-light scenes
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.4 – bright and fast for shallow depth of field and excellent low-light performance
• Optical Design: 7 elements in 6 groups – multicoated for improved contrast and flare resistance
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.5m (1.75 ft)
• Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16 – full clicks at f/1.4 and f/2, half stops thereafter
• Filter Thread: 55mm
• Mount: Minolta SR/MD – compatible with Minolta film bodies and easily adaptable to mirrorless systems
• Build: All-metal construction with smooth focus helicoid and waffle-pattern rubber grip
• Weight: Approx. 315g

Included:

• Lens with front cap

Condition:

• Optics: Minor fungus as shown
• Mechanics: Smooth focus and aperture operation
• Cosmetics: Excellent with minor signs of use

Collector Notes:

• Known for its neutral color balance and sharpness across the frame, even wide open
• Slight veiling at f/1.4 due to residual spherical aberration, but still delivers a sharp core image
• Easily adapted to mirrorless systems like Sony E, Fuji X, Canon RF, and Nikon Z
• A true sleeper lens with performance that rivals more expensive legacy 50mm lenses

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