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    Minolta AF 50 mm f/ 1.7 (RS)
    Minolta AF 50 mm f/ 1.7 (RS)

    Minolta AF 50 mm f/ 1.7 (RS)

    50mm · f/1.7

    Overview

    The Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 is a compact, lightweight plastic lens with a metal mount, offering good balance on cameras. Optically, it shows very slight barrel distortion (0.4%) and moderate flare control. Sharpness is good in the center wide open, improving when stopped down, though corners are softer. The focus ring is small and fiddly for manual use. It suits budget-conscious photographers seeking a fast normal prime for full-frame or a portrait lens on APS-C.