Minolta M-Rokkor 40

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Roberto

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Hi,
Someone here knows this lens? Any good? (any sample picture..)

Thanks,
Rob.
 
Can't attach a sample picture, but I have it and it's great. I highly recommend it -- small, easy to handle, very sharp, nice out of focus characteristics.
 
KoNickon said:
Can't attach a sample picture, but I have it and it's great. I highly recommend it -- small, easy to handle, very sharp, nice out of focus characteristics.
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How much is it reasonable to pay for it?
I mean, is it better than the 40/1.4 Classic Nokton?

Thanks,
Rob.
 
There are actually 2 different 40mm Rokkors, one for the Leitz Minolta CL and the other for the Minolta CLE. The CLE versions generally fetch a bit more (although both are great value) due to its multi-coating and conventional M cam.

The Nokton is a good lens too but its a fair bit larger and higher contrast. It really depends on if you need the speed or not or if size is important to you or not? Optically I think the Nokton has the edge on the Rokkor in that it has slightly better resolution and more flare resistant, however I prefer the more compact size of the Rokkor and the MC Nokton in particular is too contrasty when used with my favourite film.

It may help if you tells us what you were wanting to use it for and which camera you were using it on but virtually all the 40mm lenses are good lenses and exceptional value in M mount lenses.
 
Palaeoboy said:
There are actually 2 different 40mm Rokkors, one for the Leitz Minolta CL and the other for the Minolta CLE. The CLE versions generally fetch a bit more (although both are great value) due to its multi-coating and conventional M cam.

The Nokton is a good lens too but its a fair bit larger and higher contrast. It really depends on if you need the speed or not or if size is important to you or not? Optically I think the Nokton has the edge on the Rokkor in that it has slightly better resolution and more flare resistant, however I prefer the more compact size of the Rokkor and the MC Nokton in particular is too contrasty when used with my favourite film.

It may help if you tells us what you were wanting to use it for and which camera you were using it on but virtually all the 40mm lenses are good lenses and exceptional value in M mount lenses.
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I love to shot in available light (usually low light...), so f1.4 is tempting, but too much contrast in low light is bad to my taste.. :(

R.
 
Had one (the Minolta multicoated version) and still regret having sold it. They are still relatively cheap and ideal for on a R3a. That was my combination until I fondled a M6 and evil forces made me sell the R3a plus 40/2 Rokkor and Voigtlander 75 to finance the M6 with 50/2 and 90/2.8.

I think I paid EUR 165 for it including the hood, but that was a very sweet deal. 2-250 EUR is more what you should expect.
 
Hello, I had the M-Rokkor for several years and then sold it and bought a 40mm Nokton single coated version.

I'm still on the fence as to which i prefer. The Nokton is "better on paper", that is, it's sharper and faster, obviously. But the images from the Rokkor are simply more pleasant in my opinion.

The bokeh from the Rokkor is simply lovely and smooth, but the Nokton isn't bad in my opinion (it gets bashing on the Net in this regards, largely undeserved I feel).

Here's a low-light shot with the M-Rokkor on Fuji Neopan 1600:

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In summary, I think they are both nice lenses, and good bargains the both of 'em.
 
I have a copy that says M-Rokkor QF and if I am correct was for the Leica CL, very sharp lens, very easy to focus on my R3A and CL. I bought a vented hood from heavystar and doubt I will ever sell it. I paid $295 for mine but it is in like new condition.
 
Thanks to everyone, I found one on th-e-bay for 200 euros.. not sure whether I'll buy it, but thanks for the feedbacks!
Rob.
 
I'd recommend to do a search here. This lens has been talked about a lot.
I used to have 2 - both single and multi coated. Both were very good. Sold both as I like the look from Hexanons better.
 
I love to shot in available light (usually low light...), so f1.4 is tempting, but too much contrast in low light is bad to my taste..
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Well at 1.4 the contrast of most lenses including the Nokton is at its lowest. As you like shooting low light then this may well be the lens to go for. You also have the added advantage in that there are 2 versions of this lens as well. A single coated and multicoated version. If you find the MC version is too contrasty with the film you mainly use as well the SC version would be a good choice.
 
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