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Minolta MC Rokkor-X PF 50mm f1.7

     I have several copies of this lens for matching with Minolta bodies.  It was Minolta's standard kit lens.   It is made well, just like most other Rokkors.  Focus dampening is perfectly balanced.  Aperture clicks at half stops from f2.8 through f16.    This lens balances very well on my Eos M3.   Focusing is quite easy through the finder.     All sample shots are handheld.

     At f1.7 it is sharp as long as you don't shoot at minimum distance.  Once you back up a foot it tightens up nicely.   At f2.8 & up it is tack sharp at all distances.

     Contrast is excellent through the entire range.   
     Bright backlight will cause some color shifting and bokeh fringing at certain angles.    Purple fringing is well controlled though.

     Color renditiion leans toward the warm side.  

     Bokeh has a natural feel at wide apertures.  Bokeh fringing is present at f1.7 but gone by f4.
     This lens regularly sells for less than $50 and that makes it a great value.    Just don't expect it to be as good as a 58mm f1.4.

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ISO 800 - f1.7

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ISO 1600 - f1.7

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ISO 800 - f1.7 - 100% crop from 4 feet away.

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ISO 1600 - f1.7

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ISO 800 - f1.7

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bokeh fringe - f1.7 - click to view

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bokeh fringe - f2.8 - click to view

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bokeh fringe - f1.7 - click to view

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bokeh fringe reduced - f2.8 - click to view

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ISO 1600 - f1.7

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ISO 400 - f1.7

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bokeh fringe - f4 - click to view

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bokeh fringe gone - f4 - click to view

Filter Size: 

Lens mount:

Aperture Range:

Close Focus:

Macro Ratio

Year Introduced:

Tested with...

55mm

Minolta SR

f3.5 - 22

.5 meters

n/a

1973

n/a

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