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    Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85 mm f/ 1.7
    Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85 mm f/ 1.7

    Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85 mm f/ 1.7

    85mm · f/1.7

    Overview

    The Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85 mm f/1.7 is a classic portrait lens with all-metal build and smooth handling. Optically, it offers decent resolution wide open but low contrast due to spherical aberration, improving significantly when stopped down to f/2.8–f/4 for good sharpness and contrast. Bokeh is nice but not perfectly smooth. Weaknesses include softness at f/1.7 and not matching modern lenses in sharpness. It suits photographers seeking vintage character and dreamy rendering, especially for portraits, and works well adapted to mirrorless cameras.