Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm F/1.4

Specifications01

MountMINOLTA SR

Focal length58mm

Max aperturef/1.4

TypeCinema · Portrait · Prime

Release year1966

Weight275 g

Filter size55 mm

Physical length65 mm

Min focus distance0.6 m

Aperture blades6

Optical elements6

Groups5

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)

Lens hoodD55NA - Screw-type round

TeleconvertersMinolta MD 2X Tele Converter 300-S→ 116mm F/2.8

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Category["Vintage"]

Lens TypeStandard prime lens

Review AuthorKlaus

Review Rating3

Review VerdictVintage lenses aren't a substitution for modern lenses, but they can spice up your photographic life. The Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 could be one of them. If you are looking for tack-sharp images at f/1.4 or f/2, this is clearly not one of them. But if you are after dreamy/nostalgic images with a very bubbly bokeh, this could be one of the lenses to go for. When stopping down, the Rokkor improves dramatically, and it can reach the realms of modern 50s at medium aperture settings - but by then it has also lost its magic. The build quality is exceptional, as you might expect from a lens of this era. It's an all-metal construction. The focus ring turns as smooth as silk. The aperture ring has this typical "metallic click" from the mechanical coupling. Weather-sealing is not provided in vintage lenses, which is a good thing because gaskets would likely have disintegrated after all these decades. Generally, it's up to you whether you think such lenses are just wonderful, or only collector's items, or just not worth an attempt. However, one thing is for sure - the Rokkor MC 58mm f/1.4 is not an ordinary lens compared to what we have today.

Review Criteria{"Mechanical Quality":9,"Optical Performance":3,"Vintage \"Character\"":8}

Review Published2026-03-01T06:06:54+00:00

Optical Construction6 elements in 5 groups

Field Notes02

Minolta MC Rokkor-PF is a 58mm prime lens for Minolta SR (manual-focus) cameras, with a maximum aperture of f/1.4 for low-light and shallow depth-of-field use.

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