Minolta's fastest 50mm at f/1.2, extraordinary speed with dreamy wide-open rendering for artistic and low-light work.
The Minolta MD 50mm f/1.2 is the fastest standard prime for the Minolta MD (SR bayonet) mount. The f/1.2 maximum aperture makes it the premium fast normal prime for the Minolta system — sought for low-light photography and shallow depth of field. Minolta MD mount.
f/1.2 maximum aperture. 50mm focal length (full-frame standard prime). MD (multi-coated with MD coupling). Manual focus. At approximately 390g. Minolta MD mount.
The Minolta MD 50mm f/1.2 is the fastest lens in the MD prime lineup — the f/1.2 aperture provides exceptional light gathering and an extremely shallow depth of field at wide aperture. A sought-after lens for vintage portrait and available-light work. Adapts to mirrorless.
On the used market the Minolta MD 50mm f/1.2 is a premium vintage fast prime. Condition checks: front element for haze (common on fast-aperture vintage glass), aperture blades at f/1.2, focus ring. Minolta MD mount — manual focus.