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Rent NowThe Minolta 50mm f/1.7 MD is a classic prime lens built for Minolta manual focus SLR cameras, delivering a natural, normal perspective ideal for everyday photography. Renowned for its lightweight, compact design and robust vintage build quality, it serves as an excellent walkaround lens for street, portrait, and general documentary work. Featuring a bright f/1.8-class maximum aperture of f/1.7, it performs exceptionally well in low-light environments and allows for precise depth-of-field control with smooth background isolation. Its high-contrast optical formulation renders sharp details and rich colors, making it a favorite both on native Minolta film bodies and adapted to modern mirrorless digital camera systems.
Key Features & Specifications
* Standard 50mm Focal Length: Delivers a natural field of view closely matching human vision, making it extremely versatile across various photographic genres.
* Bright f/1.7 Maximum Aperture: Offers strong low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field control for subject isolation.
* Minolta MD Mount: Fully compatible with classic Minolta manual focus film SLRs and easily adapted to modern mirrorless digital bodies.
* Manual Focus Precision: Features a tactile, rubberized focus ring for smooth, precise manual control.
* Compact & Lightweight: Low-profile, all-metal barrel design keeps gear weight minimal while maintaining durable construction.
Condition, Included Accessories & Notes
Significant internal dust present within the optical elements.
Small engraving located near the rear lens mount.
Includes rear lens cap only (no front lens cap included).
