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Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2, Almost The Perfect Normal

Analog Diary: Film photography favorites, analog diary, image making with a Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2, the almost 'perfect' normal prime lens.

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One of the accepted definitions of the 'perfect' normal lens for a 35mm full-frame camera, a lens that reproduces a field of view that appears natural to a human observer, is based on the diagonal of the film frame, which measures 43.3mm.

A lens unique to the interpretation of this definition is the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45 mm, 1:2.0, a very compact lens with a focal length that is very close to the measured distance. Introduced in 1978, and only available as an MDII version, this lens is a rare case as Minolta normally replicated and made the lenses available over their camera version releases.

Not quite a true pancake, the lens is a blend of a plastic body and a 6-element and 5-group glass. It measures 30.5 mm in length and weighs 125 grams, comes with 5 aperture blades, a minimum aperture of F16, and a minimum focusing distance of 0.6 meters.

Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2

With a large open aperture of 1:2, the lens is also a potentially good bokeh lens, and with its compact size, it makes the lens a worthwhile consideration for the street shooter, fashion, or lifestyle photographer, simply as a lowlight lens or one to get good background separation with.

Minolta X-700, Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2

At most times unnoticed, and grossly underrated except by gig lens connoisseurs, the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 is more than the sum of its parts. Images are exceptionally sharp, with good mid-tone contrast and accurate color reproduction. It is lightweight both on the wallet and in the camera bag, and whichever Minolta body it is found attached to, it is the go-to lens.

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Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2, Sharp and Sure

Digital Moments: Image making with an MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2, sharp and sure images, one for the keep.

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You might not want to consider the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2, a real compact and petite prime that seems to fit any X, XD, or XG series SLR film camera just right, as a true pancake lens. At only 60mm long and 125 grams in weight, it might be just close enough.

On the E-P5, it extrudes out long enough to be almost the perfect fit, with just the right weight, feel, and balance in the cradle of your right hand and the fingers of your left hand extended just enough to be really comfortable with the focus and aperture rings.

Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2

The lens is from the time when Minolta started making kit lenses that were more affordable to the consumer. Though well made by today’s standards, the 6 elements in 5 groups have a 5-bladed diaphragm, which is not all metal and glass, as it comes with more plastic components.

Olympus E-P5, Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2

Image quality, however, is something you will be surprised by.

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