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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
Contrast
4/5
Flare Resistance
3/5
CA Control
3/5
Vignetting Control
3/5
Distortion Control
4/5

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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