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    Chinon AF 50 mm f /1.7
    Chinon AF 50 mm f /1.7

    Chinon AF 50 mm f /1.7

    50mm · f/1.7

    Overview

    The Chinon AF 50mm f/1.7 is a compact, lightweight lens praised for its mechanical consistency and smooth handling, with a balanced focus and aperture feel. Optically, it delivers good performance, though specific strengths and weaknesses are not detailed in the excerpts. Build quality varies, with plastic or metal aperture rings, but both are functional. It is highly affordable, often under £20, and suits budget-conscious photographers or those wanting a small, reliable normal lens for Pentax K-mount film or mirrorless cameras.