Production
1960 – 1989
Country
Japan
Optical
Gauss/Tessar/Triplet type design
Updated
Feb 6, 2026
Minolta 50mm f1.7
Minolta SR Mount · 50mm · f/1.7
Overview
Minolta's SR-mount standard lens with a moderate f/1.7 aperture. Built for the classic Minolta SR camera system, it represents the company's standard optical offerings. A reliable performer from the Minolta camera era.
Verdict: The Minolta 50mm f1.7 is a solid vintage lens option. MFlenses community members recommend it for photographers seeking reliable optical performance with vintage character at affordable prices.
Optical Character
Bokeh
Pleasant bokeh from aperture blade design
Color
Balanced color rendering with neutral to slight warmth
Sharpness wide open
Good sharpness from f4 onwards, improving with stopping down
Flare resistance
Moderate flare resistance with acceptable performance
Contrast
Good contrast with pleasant micro-contrast characteristics
Vignetting
Mild vignetting wide open, reduces by f2.8-f4
Community Insights
What people love
- Reliable optical performance
- Good value for purchase price
- Solid mechanical construction
- Consistent rendering
- Versatile for general photography
What people dislike
- Can be soft when wide open
- Limited distinctive character
- May require cleaning after storage
- Some copies affected by fungus
Pro Tips
- Best performance at f4-f8
- Test on digital camera with adapter before purchase
- Clean carefully to preserve coatings
- Works well on modern mirrorless systems
Sample Photos
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MFlenses ForumForum
Minolta's SR-mount standard lens with a moderate f/1.7 aperture. Built for the classic Minolta SR camera system, it represents the company's standard optical offerings. A reliable performer from the Minolta camera era.
DPReview ForumForum
Minolta's SR-mount standard lens with a moderate f/1.7 aperture. Built for the classic Minolta SR camera system, it represents the company's standard optical offerings. A reliable performer from the Minolta camera era.