Quick answer
A fast, collectable 58mm normal lens from Minolta. It focuses as close as 0.6 m.
Pros
- f/1.2
- Metal build
- Distinctive rendering
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft wide open
Verdict
A specialist vintage lens for shallow depth of field.
About this lens
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 58mm f/1.2: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 58mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.2, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 58mm f/1.2 specifications
- Brand
- Minolta
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Focal length
- 58mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.2
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.6 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 455 g
- Length
- 54 mm
- Diameter
- 72 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 58mm f/1.2?
- Low-light work
- Dreamy portraits
- Adapted use
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 | 58mm | 34.5° | 40.9° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 87mm | 23.4° | 27.9° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 116mm | 17.6° | 21.1° |
Frequently asked questions
How does the Minolta 58mm f/1.2 compare with the 58mm f/1.4?
The f/1.2 is one stop brighter and heavier. The f/1.4 is smaller and sharper wide open.
Can the 58mm f/1.2 be used on mirrorless?
Yes, with an MD adapter. Focus peaking helps with the shallow depth of field.
Does it have image stabilization?
No. Stabilization has to come from the camera body if it has sensor-shift stabilization; otherwise use a faster shutter speed or a tripod.
Alternatives for Minolta MD from other brands
All Minolta MD lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
