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eddieitman
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 Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:19 am Post subject: F1.4 options is the Minolta Rokkor x any good? |
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eddieitman wrote:
Was looking on ebay for a nice F1.4 that does not cost a fortune and noticed that the Rokkor-X PG 50mm F1.4 md mount seems to sell for around £60
Is this a good lens?
I have searched here but cant find many posts as to the quality a lot about converting it do i need to convert or modify if i use on a NEX with an MD adaptor.
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Ash
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Ash wrote:
Its an awesome lens !
You can get some tests here: http://www.rokkorfiles.com/Battle%20of%2050s2.htm
another candidate would be 58/1.4 mc PG. I have one and its just awesome ! |
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std
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| Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:29 am Post subject: |
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std wrote:
I confirm 1.4/58 is awesome  - Very good colors and smooth out of focus.
The newer 1.4/50 should be good too.
For Nex you just need md-nex adapter.
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dsmlogger
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| Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:58 am Post subject: |
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dsmlogger wrote:
The 50mm f/1.4 is a terrific lens! Probably the most consistent f/1.4 I've used.
I sold it a while ago 'cause it wasn't a Zuiko. I know, stupid of me. But I wanted to keep my collection in a reasonable size and I'm a Zuiko fan. |
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woodrim
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| Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
My Rokkor 50mm f/1.4 was my standard lens back in 1974 and I look forward to using it again. For now, and until I spring for a NEX, I can only use it with a glass-less adapter that allows only close-up photography. It's a great lens that sits with others awaiting my future NEX. These close-ups taken with A200:
and this a 100% crop:
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peterqd wrote:
I'm very pleased with my 1.4/50 MD (Mk III). It needs a hood if you're pointing near the sun, these shots were taken before I'd got one:
You don't need to convert it to NEX, just use an adapter.
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eddieitman
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eddieitman wrote:
The good news i have one making its way to me .
OMG i have so many lenses you guys are all a bad influence you should be ashamed
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OM
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| Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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OM wrote:
| eddieitman wrote: |
OMG i have so many lenses you guys are all a bad influence you should be ashamed
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woodrim
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woodrim wrote:
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| You don't need to convert it to NEX, just use an adapter. |
Peter: NEX isn't a conversion, it's a short register mirror-less camera similar to the 4/3, except it's APS-C. It too would require an adapter, but the adapters required to use the Rokkor on my A200 would have glass which definitely impacts quality in an unacceptable manner.
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peterqd
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peterqd wrote:
| woodrim wrote: |
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| You don't need to convert it to NEX, just use an adapter. |
Peter: NEX isn't a conversion, it's a short register mirror-less camera similar to the 4/3, except it's APS-C. It too would require an adapter, but the adapters required to use the Rokkor on my A200 would have glass which definitely impacts quality in an unacceptable manner. |
 The OP asked "do i need to convert or modify if i use on a NEX?"
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dnas
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dnas wrote:
There are a few different ones, so you need to know which ones they are.
The ones with Rokkor X were the ones marketed in the USA, if I recall correctly. they are the same as the ones without the x.
There are:
Minolta Auto Rokkor - PF 58mm F1.4
Minolta MC Rokkor - PF 58mm F1.4
Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm F1.4
Minolta MD Minolta 50mm F1.4
There were a few varieties of the earlier Auto & MC Rokkors.
In my opinion, the best is the MC Rokkor - PF 58mm F1.4, then the MC & MD Rokkors together. I've done tests on all of these lenses, and the MC 58mm is sharp, almost no CA, but with a fraction less contrast than the MC & MD lenses.
The build quality is better on the MC than the MD, but the MD is lighter and looks more modern and "clean".
The Auto Rokkor series are nowhere near as good as the later lenses. |
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walter g
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walter g wrote:
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The build quality is better on the MC than the MD, but the MD is lighter and looks more modern and "clean".
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Yes, But the MC lenses aren't multicoated and are more prone to flare.
I've also seen tests that show the MD versions are sharper, but I haven't
done the tests myself so I can't say for sure that's true.
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peterqd wrote:
Another f1.4 option is Chinon. They come in 50 and 55mm, in M42 or PK versions and sometimes much cheaper than £60. I've never used one but my gut feeling is they probably don't quite reach Takumar/Rokkor standards. There's also the excellent CZJ Prakticar 1.4/50 for Praktica bayonet mount if you can use that.
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eddieitman
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eddieitman wrote:
The one i went for was this one
And i paid a lot less than £60 for this little beauty
£35 to be exact
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hexi wrote:
I had the 1.7 and 1.4 MD versions, the latest was a Rokkor X. Actually the Xses were the ones only for American market, optical formula was the same.
Anyway those are superb lenses, both in terms of image rendering, with a slight warm tone, good contrast, the construction is superb and their compact size is appreciated. Very good choices !
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dnas
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| Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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dnas wrote:
| walter g wrote: |
| dnas wrote: |
The build quality is better on the MC than the MD, but the MD is lighter and looks more modern and "clean".
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Yes, But the MC lenses aren't multicoated and are more prone to flare.
I've also seen tests that show the MD versions are sharper, but I haven't
done the tests myself so I can't say for sure that's true. |
This is not quite correct. For example, ALL of the later MC Rokkor lenses with the rubber focus grip, are multicoated, including the one in the picture above. This includes all of the "MC Rokkor -x" lenses imported into North America.
The multicoating of the MC Rokkor lenses evolved over time. I haven't checked for mulicoating, but I have a number of MC Rokkor -PF 58mm F1.4 lenses, which I could check..... I can then report which serial numbers have multicoating and which ones don't. The possible lack of multicoating on earlier MC Rokkor -PF 58mm F1.4 lenses may explain why the contrast is not as good as the later MC & MD Rokkor 50mm F1.4 lenses.
Whatever the case, I think the optical formula on the MC Rokkor -PF 58mm F1.4 lenses is superior, taking sharpness and lack of CA into account. |
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dnas
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dnas wrote:
Here are some tests I did:
Center:
Canon FD 50mm F1.4 SSC. Center at F1.4:
Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm F1.4 Center at F1.4
Minolta MC Rokkor 50mm F1.4 Center at F1.4
Minolta MC Rokkor 58mm F1.4 Center at F1.4
Corner:
Canon FD 50mm F1.4 SSC. Corner at F1.4:
Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm F1.4 Corner at F1.4
Minolta MC Rokkor 50mm F1.4 Corner at F1.4
Minolta MC Rokkor 58mm F1.4 Corner at F1.4
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