Chinon 50mm F/1.7 MC Macro

Specifications01

MountM42

Focal length50mm

Max aperturef/1.7

TypeMacro · Portrait · Prime

Weight184 g

Filter size52 mm

Min focus distance0.27 m

Max magnification0.3333

Aperture blades6

Optical elements6

Groups5

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)

Lens hoodScrew-type round

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeMacro lens

Field Notes02

Chinon 50mm f/1.7 MC is a manual-focus macro prime for the M42 screw mount. It’s intended for close-up photography with a wide maximum aperture for low-light use.

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