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    Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 85 mm f/ 1.7 (MC-II Version)
    Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 85 mm f/ 1.7 (MC-II Version)

    Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 85 mm f/ 1.7 (MC-II Version)

    85mm · f/1.7

    Overview

    The Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 85 mm f/1.7 (MC-II Version) is a vintage portrait lens praised for its all-metal build and smooth handling. Optically, it offers decent resolution wide open with low contrast and even sharpness across the frame, improving to very good sharpness by f/4 and excellent across the frame at f/5.6. Weaknesses include low contrast at f/1.7 and bokeh that is nice but not perfectly smooth. It suits portrait photographers seeking character and a dreamy look, and landscape shooters when stopped down.