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Minolta MD 50mm f/1.2
Minolta · 1980-1985
Ultra-fast standard lens with beautiful rendering. Highly sought after by collectors.
Known for
- Low light
- Portraits
- Creative photography
Considerations
- Soft wide open
- Heavy
- Expensive
Optical Characteristics
Sharpness (wide)3/5
Sharpness (stopped)5/5
Contrast4/5
Flare Resistance3/5
CA Control3/5
Vignetting Control3/5
Distortion Control4/5
Bokeh: Dreamy wide open, beautiful character
Common Issues
- Check for fungus
- Inspect aperture blades
Buying Guide
Specifications
MountMinolta MD
Focal Length50mm
Max Aperturef/1.2
Min Aperturef/16
Aperture Blades7
Filter Size55mm
Weight335g
Optical Design
FormulaDouble Gauss
Elements7
Groups6
CoatingSRC (Minolta)
Pricing
£300 - £500
Typical used price
Mint: ~£700
Adapts To
Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFSony A
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