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    Minolta MD 50 mm f/ 1.2
    Minolta MD 50 mm f/ 1.2

    Minolta MD 50 mm f/ 1.2

    50mm · f/1.2

    Overview

    The Minolta MD 50mm f/1.2 is a well-built, all-metal legacy lens with smooth focus and aperture rings, though it is relatively heavy. Optically, it is soft wide open with a subtle glow, but sharpens by f/2 and becomes fully sharp across the frame at f/5.6. Its bokeh is pleasing but not as creamy as the 58mm f/1.2. It suits photographers who enjoy challenging manual focus and want an ultrafast lens for portraits or creative effects on mirrorless cameras.