Quick answer
The Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 is a standard prime lens covering 55mm at f/1.7 for the Minolta MD mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
This 55mm 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 MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 55mm
- 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
- 0.5 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 225 g
- Length
- 37.5 mm
- Diameter
- 63 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7?
At 55mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
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 | 55mm | 36.2° | 42.9° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 83mm | 24.6° | 29.4° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 110mm | 18.6° | 22.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 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 MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7?
It is a fixed 55mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.7. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 55mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.7.
What is the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 83mm on full frame, with a 24.6° horizontal and 29.4° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 110mm on full frame, with a 18.6° horizontal and 22.3° 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.
