Lens · macro
Minolta MD 50mm f/3.5 Macro
Minolta · from 1977
Discontinued35mm
Minolta MD 50mm f/3.5 Macro: 6 elements in 4 groups, 6 aperture blades, 0.23m minimum focus, 55mm filter thread, 200g.
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Max aperture
- f/3.5
- Mount
- Minolta MD
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 6 / 4
Known for
- Macro
- Product photography
- Copy work
Considerations
- Slow aperture
- Manual focus and aperture (MD/MC bayonet; SLR lens)
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)5, level 5 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast5, level 5 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
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Versions
MD Macro Rokkor / Rokkor-X (MD I)
1977
Rokkor engraving, 220 g
MD Macro (MD III)
1981
Plain 'MD', 200 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 | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 6 |
| Min Focus | 0.23m |
| Filter Size | 55mm |
| Weight | 200g |
Optical design
| Formula | Double Gauss |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 4 |
| Coating | SRC (Minolta) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £60 - £120
- Mint
- ~£160
Indicative, no dated source.