Lens · prime
Minolta MC Rokkor-PG 58mm f/1.2
Minolta · 1968-c.1978
Discontinued35mm
Minolta MC Rokkor-PG 58mm f/1.2: 7 elements in 5 groups, 8 aperture blades, 0.6m minimum focus, 55mm filter thread, 478g.
- Focal length
- 58mm
- Max aperture
- f/1.2
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 5
Known for
- Portraits
- Low light
- Creative photography
Considerations
- Soft wide open
- Very heavy
- Manual focus and aperture (MD/MC bayonet; SLR lens)
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)3, level 3 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast4, level 4 of 5
Flare resistance3, level 3 of 5
CA control3, level 3 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control4, level 4 of 5
Bokeh: Exceptional, legendary character
Rendering: Beautiful 3D pop, vintage glow wide open
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
MC Rokkor-PG (MC I)
1968
Silver aperture ring, long metal focus grip, 455 g
MC Rokkor-PG (MC II)
1970
Knurled 'hills and valleys' metal focus grip
MC Rokkor / Rokkor-X PG (MC-X)
1973
Rubber focus grip, black aperture ring, 478 g
Common issues
- Check for fungus
- Inspect aperture blades
Buying guide
Check aperture blade operation and focus smoothness, and inspect the glass for haze, fungus or cleaning marks.
Specifications
| Mount | Minolta MD |
| Focal Length | 58mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Min Focus | 0.6m |
| Filter Size | 55mm |
| Weight | 478g |
Optical design
| Formula | Double Gauss |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | SRC (Minolta) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £600 - £1000
- Mint
- ~£1400
Indicative, no dated source.