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Minolta 50mm f1.4 MC Rokkor PG
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

To Hood

Quote seems to be missing.

The ft scale is in orange.


PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Woodrim, those are great shoots! I like especially lizard!


PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Attila wrote:
How would you like yours Ron ? I found very sharp lens with great bokeh.


Found the "Quote" it was off screen right. Embarassed

I am happy with this lens Attila, here is a shot from it @ f2.





Name: P1080429sm.jpg (Edit)

File Size: 389 kb - 800 x 600

Camera Make: Panasonic

Camera Model: DMC-G1

Date/Time: 2011:10:28 20:28:15

Resolution: 800 x 600

Flash Used: No

Exposure Time: 0.025 s (1/40)

Aperture: f/1.0

ISO Equiv.: 3200

Exposure Bias: 0.33

Metering Mode: center weight

Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)


PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is my first manual lens that I bought Smile
But at that time I used it only as reversed lens for macro. I was not into manual lens world yet Smile

Later on when I already became a MF freak, I converted it to EOS mount.
Well, it glows at wide open. Maybe due to a thin cleaning marks on the rear element.
The bokeh is smooth in some condition, much smoother than Zeiss 50/1.4 C/Y but in other condition it's more horrible than Zeiss (radial bokeh) Smile



PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i never really grew fond of my copy. it's quite soft wide open (even when on a tripod) and it glows too much for my tastes. it might look good for B&W but i prefer using my canon FD 50/1.4 and M42 super takumar 50/1.4.


PostPosted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:34 am    Post subject: What's the number (serial) mean? Reply with quote

Hi Guys,

I'm still very new to photography but I just bought one of these lenses for $10 at a garage sale. It was filthy but I have cleaned it up and it looks very good.

What I want to know is the meaning of numbers at the front of the lens rim. Mine has - 3395765

Is this a serial number?

Also, can this lens work on my Nikon D3200?

Thanks in advance.


PostPosted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 1:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi parabellumfoto, yes it's the Lens' serial number, and no the lens won't easily be used on a Nikon, the registration difference is too big, you could possibly use an adapter with a built in lens that will give you infinity focus, but the IQ will suffer, or you would have to do some lens mount surgery.
But for $10 you can hold onto it till/if you get a mirrorless camera.


PostPosted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lightshow wrote:
Hi parabellumfoto, yes it's the Lens' serial number, and no the lens won't easily be used on a Nikon, the registration difference is too big, you could possibly use an adapter with a built in lens that will give you infinity focus, but the IQ will suffer, or you would have to do some lens mount surgery.

But for $10 you can hold onto it till/if you get a mirrorless camera.


Thank you.


PostPosted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mine has become my 'go to' lens for the NEX, it's such a good lens. I have also just bought the older MC Rokkor PF 50 1.7, which is entirely different, so I need to shoot them back to back.


PostPosted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I really love this lens!

Here are some more shots. Marvellous macro but you need to be careful because the depth of field is very narrow when aperture is wide open.

My bee shot is a good example.

And this ..........



Both images were sharpened in post processing.


PostPosted: Thu May 02, 2013 6:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anybody ever seen a fly with a shiny silver body? Shocked



PostPosted: Thu May 02, 2013 6:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's another angle and this time cropped so you see the full size of the fly.

Came out tack sharp!



PostPosted: Thu May 02, 2013 7:45 am    Post subject: Plague Soldier Beetle Reply with quote



PostPosted: Thu May 02, 2013 8:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's another



For now I'm limited to just macro shots. I have to save money wait for more decent shots.


PostPosted: Wed May 08, 2013 2:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Straight out of the camera. The first one and second one has been cropped. Last one was resized to fit onto the forum.







PostPosted: Mon May 27, 2013 5:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Exposure is out by a lot thanks to clouds passing underneath the sun so I'm annoyed but wow am I surprised by this lens!





I will show some more photos later on.


PostPosted: Wed May 29, 2013 8:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

lovely photos in this thread.