Quick answer
A compact manual 50mm f/1.7 normal lens for Minolta MD cameras.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to adapt
- Aperture ring
Cons
- Soft wide open
- No autofocus
Verdict
Consider it a simple classic. Many copies are in good condition.
About this lens
This 50mm f/1.7 fast manual-focus standard 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 50mm f/1.7 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.7
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 185 g
- Length
- 40 mm
- Diameter
- 64 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7?
- Film use
- Adapted mirrorless shooting
- Vintage portraits
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 | 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
Can I use a Minolta MD lens on mirrorless?
Yes. With an MD-to-mirrorless adapter it can be used on most mirrorless cameras, focusing manually.
Is the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7 sharp?
Reasonably sharp, especially stopped down from f/1.7.
Does the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7 have an aperture ring?
Yes. It has an aperture ring for setting the aperture on the lens.
Alternatives for Minolta MD from other brands
All Minolta MD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
