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Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 AF Lens
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Minolta Maxxum 50mm AF 1:1.7 f/1.7 Prime SLR Camera Lens, Minolta L35 UV Filter.
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For sharp pictures with good color saturation, balance, and a large aperture, the Minolta Maxxum AF 50mm f/1.7 AF Lens is an affordable SLR option. This lens is an autofocus SLR with a focal length of 50mm and is designed with enter-weighted metering, which comes with a life-sensing touch switch. This allows the user to turn on the meter without putting pressure on the button; all you have to do is touch it. You can also use this feature to turn on and lock the autofocus, using a little extra pressure on the button. And to shoot, just press the button all the way. This version of the Minolta A-mounting system lens is compatible with Minolta Maxxum and Sony Alpha cameras. How it works is the AF, or autofocus, motor in the camera connects to the lens from the external lens mount. Just use the screwdriver-like connection to twist on your lens and start snapping pictures. The lens also comes with a body-integral AF system and full digital computer control. It’s a fixed, or prime, lens that can operate both on auto and manual modes. The 50mm length on the lens gives you pictures almost like what you can see with your bare eyes, the 35mm lens being the closest to your natural eyesight. 50mm lenses are also essential to any photographer because the wide aperature allows more light into the lens, allows you to use a faster shutter speed or lower ISO, or a combination of the two. Bokeh, which is how the lens renders focal areas, is typically better with a 50mm lens. It also prevents the dreaded camera shake, and it’s very versatile and travels well. And the Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 AF Lens actually has a wider aperture at f/1.7, comparable to Zeiss and Pentax lenses, than the typical f/1.8 you get with Nikon, Canon, and Olympus brands, allowing even more light into your photo. Also, the lowest aperture for this lens is f/22, making this a great addition to your gear. The lens is lightweight and portable at only 6 ounces, and with a diameter of only 2.6 inches, it easily fits into your camera bag. The lens also comes with a filter. The Tiffen 49 to 55 step up ring lets you use a 55 mm threaded filter on the 50 mm lens. It’s made of aluminum alloy to prevent the filter from jamming.Product Identifiers
BrandMinolta
MPN2613600
eBay Product ID (ePID)99695559
Product Key Features
MountSony Alpha
Focal Length50mm, Fixed/Prime
Maximum Aperturef/1.7
TypeStandard
Focus TypeAuto & Manual, Fixed/Prime
Dimensions
Weight6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Aperturef/1.7
Compatible BrandMinolta
Min Aperture22
Additional Tech CharacteristicsAf
Diameter2.6in
SeriesMinolta Af
Focal Length (mm)50mm
Camera TypeSLR
Product LineMinolta Af
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- Aug 24, 2016
Good value lens, with inevitable tradeoffs
I'm really happy with this for the money, I'm a casual photographer who has some needs above what a smartphone can capture. Pros - solid build; easy to use; when it focuses, it's sharp, much better than the out-of-box zoom lens from Sony. Cons - sometimes struggles to find AF, especially when close to minimum focal length; AF changes are clunkyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 17, 2017
great lens and cheap
the image is so sharp and bokeh is amazing. low light works nice. fast auto focus , the only thing that would be perfect if only the manual focus ring was easier to use it's so small and smooth cant even put my fingers and have simple grip on it . will that is just with manual focus and other than that the lens worth more especially if you have full frame camera. if you have any question, I'm ready to answerVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 06, 2018
Great into to macro lens!
I picked this up after being dissatisfied with "macro" lenses that weren't "true macro" lenses. 1:1 magnification is super cool. To get to 1:1 and be in focus you've got to be CRAZY close to your subject. So much that sometimes a ring light won't actually be able to shine on anything because it's in the shadow of the ring. Do yourself a favor and also pick up a cheap AF teleconverter for not only more magnification, but the ability to back up and still achieve greater than 1:1. The distance from the subject helps a little bit for lighting.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 17, 2017
sharper than standard lens in low light
The 1.7 aperture gives you twice the speed of the standard 3.5, in low light. If I had hundreds of dollars, I'd get a better lens, but for the price, this prime lens gives very slightly better results in daylight, and significantly better in low light, compared with the standard zoom.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 13, 2018
Great 50mm
Product is sharp, clean. Just a great 50mm F 1.7 with Auto Focus. Plus I waited a 50 mm for my Sony Alpha that will also fit nicely on my Minolta.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 06, 2019
Great value and quality night landscape astrophotography lens.
I bought this normal fast lens to take low light photos of the Milky Way galaxy with my Sony full frame camera and could not be happier. Outstanding sharp image and color quality that can only be taken with a large max aperature lens like this all for about $30 has me smiling with every shutter click.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 27, 2020
Takes sharp photos on the Minolta Maxxum 5 Camera
Exactly what I wanted for my old (but mint) Minolta Maxxum 5 camera. I get wonderful B&W photos with this lens and camera combo. I have never regretted picking this lens up.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 27, 2021
Great Value in a Classic a-mount 50mm Lens!
Great Value in a Classic a-mount Lens. Of course there is one similar lens with a f1.4 vs this f1.7, but you usually pay as much as 3 - 4 times as much with little to gain. This f1.7, 50mm fixed lens is the one to own and it is a great value on eBay as long as you understand the slight differences between the f1.4 and f1.7 and their early versions, the RS version, and Sony version. These lenses are not macro. There is a f2.8, 50mm macro available also but if you are interested in macro photography save yourself some time and purchase the f2.8, 100mm macro lens. For true closeups, your really can't do much better then this extremely sharp lens. I treasure mine! Do a little research before you buy and you won't be disappointed with this purchase.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 30, 2016
Great lens for my Sony A6300
Got this lens for my Sony A6300. Used with an A to E adaptor from Sony works flawlessly. Focus is fast and image super sharp. Great bokehs and focus distance. Love it so far!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 12, 2016
great lens, but to many scratches on the inside elements.
The lens is a great choice by itself, but this has scratches in the inside elements that can be seen in the picture, specially on low light conditions. Not to much to complaint for the price.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
