Got an awesome deal on a Minolta 85/1.7 MD

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

I went to the local camera store in my hometown and found a Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f1.7 in near perfect shape for $49.95 !!! I bought it, of course!

I have an old SRT-101 with a 50mm f1.7 MC Rokkor. This will work nicely on that.

 

[MP/CLE]

That is a fantastic deal on an exceptional lens. I was just looking at one about two months ago, but I just couldn't part with the three hundred dollars to put it on an SRT-102 camera I hadn't used in 23 years...it was a close call, but I held firm. Had it been 50 to 75$ it would be mine. Enjoy what is one of the finest fast portrait lenses I have ever used.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

I'm looking forward to comparing it to my other two 85s. I have an 85/2 Olympus Zuiko (the newer black-front MC version) and a Nikon AF-Nikkor 85/1.8. The Nikon is incredibly sharp, but the Zuiko has better bokeh (and is very sharp too but the Nikkor is sharper). I can't wait to see how the Rokkor compares.

 

[gavinlg]

What a steal Chris! Post up a comparison between the nikkor, zuiko and rokkor if you get the time, I'd love to see them together!

 

[rover]

That is a great deal. No, it was a steal.

I have up an MC 85/1.7 for my SRTs. Post some shots from your comparison of the lenses. It will be interesting to see the differences, if any.

 

[camera.bear]

Congrats on the great find. That is one of the lenses that I plan on adding to my SR-T 101 kit. I have really enjoyed shooting 85mm with my Canon EOS and would really like to do so with the Minolta.

I currently have a MD 28mm f2.8, MD 50mm f1.7, (2) MC 58mm f1.4, MD 135mm f3.5 and a MC 80 - 200mm f3.5. I hope to fill in with a 35mm and the 85mm and a macro of some sort. These are great lenses at a great price. This is the reason that I decided to build a SR-T kit. I have gotten 2 bodies, lenses and flash for way less than half of an EOS L lens.

 

[Nokton48]

I've got the MC 85mm f1.7 Rokkor. What a great lens.
Enjoy it!