Description
The Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 is a classic manual focus prime lens that was designed for Minolta film cameras with the MD mount. It's highly regarded for its sharpness, compact build, and large aperture, making it a popular choice for photography enthusiasts, even in the digital age when adapted to modern cameras.
Key Features:
- Focal Length: 50mm (standard focal length, ideal for a wide range of photography from portraits to everyday scenes)
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.7 (allows for excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field, creating beautiful background blur or "bokeh")
- Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
- Aperture Range: f/1.7 to f/16 (manual aperture control)
- Focus Type: Manual focus only
- Mount Type: Minolta MD mount (can be adapted for use on modern digital cameras such as Sony mirrorless models with the appropriate adapter)