Quick answer
A tiny pancake-style normal lens for Minolta's MD mount, weighing about 125 g. It takes 49mm filters and is 30.5 mm long.
Pros
- Very light
- Compact
- 49mm filters
- Sharp
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Minimum focus 0.6 m
- f/2
Verdict
A little lens that is easy to carry.
About this lens
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 45mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 45mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.6 m
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 125 g
- Length
- 30.5 mm
- Diameter
- 64 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2?
- Street and travel
- Light adapted kits
- Film SLR
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 45mm | 43.6° | 51.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 68mm | 29.9° | 35.5° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 90mm | 22.6° | 27° |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 be adapted?
Yes, with an MD adapter for most mirrorless bodies. It is manual focus and aperture.
What filter size does it use?
It uses a 49mm thread. If your other lenses use a different size, step-up rings let you share filters.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 0.6 m. That works for detail shots and small subjects, though it is not a dedicated macro unless stated.
Alternatives for Minolta MD from other brands
All Minolta MD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
