Quick answer
The Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.2 is a standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.2 for the Minolta MD mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
The Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.2 is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.2 for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.2 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.2
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 6 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 310 g
- Length
- 46 mm
- Diameter
- 65 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.2?
At 50mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
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 | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.2 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 50mm f/1.2?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.2.
What is the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75mm on full frame, with a 27° horizontal and 32.2° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 100mm on full frame, with a 20.4° horizontal and 24.4° 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.
