New Addition

[kryss]

Received this today,$46.00.

[AstroZon]

Good lens at a good price. I've done a lot of photography with Rokkor lenses, both film and digital.

[tb_a]

This is actually the first version of Minolta's F1.4 "normal" lenses. It is a little below the quality of the later versions as it lacks of contrast when used wide open. However, if stopped down it delivers rather excellent quality. The softness wide open may be also a positive effect when used for portraits. It would be nice if you could give a little feedback if this is true also for your copy.
When you look here:
http://artaphot.ch/sony-nex/altglas/321-nex-5n-und-minolta-50mm-objektive-teil-i
the second lens from the top should be yours and the difference between F1.4 and F2.8 is remarkable, also in the center.
The sample pictures from this link are taken with a Sony NEX-5N.

[kryss]

Will do Thomas,I posted pics with Konica 57mm f1.4 earlier and will compare with this new Minolta.

[dnas]

The contrast of this lens is dependent on whether it's an earlier or later one. They were evolving the lens coating during this period, and you can even see the difference in reflected colour off the lens surface. The contrast on any of these is nowhere near as good as the later MC 50mm F1.4 and the MD 50mm F1.4


However, it lens also displays less CA than the later MC 50mm F1.4 and the MD 50mm F1.4

[kryss]

I prefer handling low contrast as opposed to CA in PP.

[tb_a]

[kryss]

Thomas.... I noticed you have Konica Omega 6x9,I have a mint one c/w 90mm lens and spare 220 back which I no longer need,for sale or exchange.

[tb_a]

[kryss]

Yes, Postage is now going out of sight in many cases, nearly as much as price of item but delivery time increasing.Go figure.