Showcase Minolta 45mm f/2 MD Rokkor

[mpg01]

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A5203644_4 by mgorman3, on Flickr

 

[suntoryjim]

Been thinking about getting this lens. Now I know I MUST get this lens.

Thanks for the samples!

 

[Pili]

I just picked one up off Ebay, looking forward to getting some time in with it. It has a really interesting look wide open, sharp (ish), but dreamy. I might just hang on to this one and save up for the 75 instead of settling for the oly 45!

 

[KVG]

Call me crazy but for portraits this lens has just the perfect amount of softness.

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Valerie by Kelly Gibbons, on Flickr

 

[scottz]

Just got this lens. I find it kind of difficult to focus at long ranges with the adapter. However, I am thoroughly enjoying it with macro extension tubes at f16.
Also, the depth of field is astonishingly different between f2 and f16.
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Can you tell us what size tube you used for these and what the minimum focusing distance is? I've been toying with the idea of getting tubes for my 45.

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[dbuckle]

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OM-1n by dbuckle2695, on Flickr

 

[Pili]

I wish my copy were sharper at 2.0, but 2.8 and above is nice. It's not really usable at 2.0 imo. The narrow focus ring is a little tough to use also.

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Raw converted in ACR and processed with Silver Efex

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[fluberman]

I'm minimizing my legacy lenses, but I think I will keep this lens...

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Taken with GX1, @f/2.8

 

[pavlo.boiko]

Now I have it too. Thanks everyone for posting their samples and reviews. Indeed must have

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[pavlo.boiko]

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The statement on the car says: "thank You dear Stalin for our happy childhood". I was shocked to see it in a country where millions of people were murdered by this comrad...

Shot with Minolta 2/45 at f/4 in early evening through a car's windshild.

 

[Krichton]

What is the difference between the 45 and 50mm f2 from minolta? Is one sharper than the other?

 

[Cruzan80]

Yes, two different optical formulas. IIRC, the 50 1.7 is sharper than the 2, and both are larger than the 45 (depends on version for how much bigger).

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[fluberman]

Some shots with this lens on E-1 (not m4/3, but 4/3 DSLR)

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The owner of the dog... by Flubie, on Flickr

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Going up... up... up... by Flubie, on Flickr

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Christmas decoration on a lamp by Flubie, on Flickr

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Some creatures on a wooden window by Flubie, on Flickr

#1 and #2 are wide open. Jpeg from the camera and increased contrast in LR.

 

[boostin]

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[fluberman]

With GM1

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The bikes are ready for you by Flubie, on Flickr

 

[speedandstyle]

What is the difference between the 45 and 50mm f2 from minolta? Is one sharper than the other?

The 45mm has a 5 bladed iris and the 50mm has a 6 bladed one. So the 50mm renders better looking, more rounded bokeh. Neither has rounded bladed however so you end up with shaped bokeh balls. You get pentagrams on the 45mm{I hate that} and hexes with the 50mm.

 

[rpatodia]

nice little lens

nice little lens

 

[rpatodia]

view from terrace balcony

 

[fluberman]

GM1

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GM1-20140821-P1120408.jpg by Flubie, on Flickr

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GM1-20140821-P1120412.jpg by Flubie, on Flickr

 

[pavlo.boiko]

Nice pictures Mr. Fluberman! Don't think I will ever dare to make such street portraits... Don't You feel any inconveniences pointing a camera to a stranger?