Quick answer
The Minolta MD Rokkor-X 17mm f/4 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 17mm at f/4.0 for the Minolta MD mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 17mm f/4 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Minolta fits Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 17mm f/4 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 17mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 9 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 325 g
- Length
- 53 mm
- Diameter
- 75 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 17mm f/4?
At 17mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 17mm | 93.3° | 103.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 26mm | 70.4° | 80.6° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 34mm | 55.8° | 64.9° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 17mm f/4 use?
It uses the Minolta MD mount, so it fits Minolta MD cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 17mm f/4?
It is a fixed 17mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 17mm f/4 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 17mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.0.
What is the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 17mm f/4 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 26mm on full frame, with a 70.4° horizontal and 80.6° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 34mm on full frame, with a 55.8° horizontal and 64.9° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for Minolta MD from other brands
All Minolta MD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
