Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 Lens | Minolta SR Mount | Excellent

Brand: Minolta

Condition: Used

Name: Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7

Type: Standard Prime Lens

CPB Lens Code: JP19

Mount: Minolta SR Mount (MD)

Format: 35mm Full Frame

Aperture Range: f/1.7 – f/16

Focus Type: Manual Focus

Filter Thread: 49 mm

Condition: Excellent

The Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 (JP19) has been inspected and cleaned by CPB Darkroom and is in excellent working condition. The optics are clean and in excellent condition, with no significant optical defects observed during inspection. The focus ring and aperture ring operate smoothly and correctly, providing precise and reliable mechanical performance.

Cosmetically, the lens body is in excellent condition, showing only very minor signs of use and remaining exceptionally well preserved. The images shown depict the exact lens you will receive.

The Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 is one of Minolta's most respected standard prime lenses, renowned for its sharp rendering, rich contrast, natural colour reproduction, and compact design. Its bright f/1.7 maximum aperture makes it ideal for portraits, street photography, documentary work, travel, everyday photography, and low-light situations, while producing pleasing background separation and classic Minolta image character.

Compatible with Minolta SR, MC, and MD mount film cameras, this lens remains a favourite among photographers for its dependable mechanical construction, smooth manual focus operation, and outstanding optical performance.

All lenses sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for optical clarity, mechanical reliability, and aperture responsiveness, with any imperfections clearly noted and reflected in the condition grade.