Nokton48
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colyn
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Looking at your samples I can't see anything wrong with the lens. I'll have to shoot a few test shots when it gets here..
colyn
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I just won an auction for a Minolta SRT 102 with 58mm f/1.4 lens....$30
I now have two 58mm lens...
I now have two 58mm lens...
a 102 w lens for 30 bucks. good going!!
Tom hicks
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I modified the 58 1.4 to fit my EOS stuff about 3 years ago , works nice . Just picked up another XE7 for 50 buck.
Tom
Tom
colyn
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One of the best built SLR's of the 60's and 70's yet one of the cheapest to buy..
I saw one last night. Probably the one you are looking at..
My 85mm F1.7 MC has oily (stuck) blades, and is going to Essex camera Repair for an aperture-cleaning and CLA. That is a cult lens
I picked up this lens last summer with original hood and caps. An excellent portrait lens..
colyn
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The 102 and 202 are my favorites with the SRT line..
Nokton48
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I am also gunning for an XK body. I've always wanted one in good usuable shape.
It's been highly recommended by a friend, who also recommended the XE-7 to me.
The original XK accessories are something interesting and fun to collect.
These cameras all have alot of utility left in them.
The XK Mots are sweet, but also highly collectable. And, I already have the SRM:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120810901597?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
It's been highly recommended by a friend, who also recommended the XE-7 to me.
The original XK accessories are something interesting and fun to collect.
These cameras all have alot of utility left in them.
The XK Mots are sweet, but also highly collectable. And, I already have the SRM:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120810901597?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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colyn
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I have the XK and yes they are fine cameras.
Nokton48
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I'm thinking of putting Griptac on my new 202, as I like to recover them.
I think the 202 was the ultimate SRT, last of the lineage.
Love the viewfinder in the 202. It's awesome.
And, of course, anybody interested in Minolta should check out this site:
http://www.rokkorfiles.com/
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colyn
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I've used this site http://www.rokkorfiles.com/conversion.htm for converting my SRT's to silver oxide.
Before doing this conversion I check the prism meter blocks for yellowing glue. If they need repair I use this glue http://www.micro-tools.com/store/P-81190/Crystal-Clear-Glue.aspx to re-glue the blocks after completely cleaning off the old glue. Then I do the conversion and re-calibrate of the meter..
colyn
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That's cheaper than what I have paid at a local electronics wholeseller here.
Teuthida
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My first proper camera was an SRT 101 back in 72. Nice camera, but it was considered an enthuisiast camera. The Pro gear was the Nikon F, or the Leicaflex Sl.
ColSebastianMoran
( IRL Richard Karash )
I decided to have a look at the Rokkor line. Bought an XD-11 with some standard lenses and started to think about the 58mm f/1.4. Just found a SRT-101 with that lens at a bargain, hoping for a usable lens and just taking pot luck on the camera.
Turns out both the SRT-101 and the 58mm f/1.4 lens are in excellent shape, even has a good battery, operative meter, and all quite clean.
Turns out both the SRT-101 and the 58mm f/1.4 lens are in excellent shape, even has a good battery, operative meter, and all quite clean.
Nokton48
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The 58mm F1.4 MC Rokkor seems to be highly regarded on the Internet. Which is good, since I have a few of them. It's great when lenses "turn up" you didn't even realize you had. Must have come with bodies I acquired? Anyway, I will have to test the 58mm F1.4 against the 58mm F1.2, and the 55mm F1.7/1.9. Some prefer the 58mm F1.4 to the 50mm F1.4 MD Rokkor (which I don't have).
New acquisition. The Minolta Deluxe III Flashgun, which uses flashbulbs, and is the correct flashgun which matches the vintage of the SRT101. For some reason, Minolta Flashguns go for skyhigh prices on Ebay. I found this one, in perfect working condition, for $7 on another auction site. It should be here in a few days.
Anyway, I will have to test the 58mm F1.4 against the 58mm F1.2, and the 55mm F1.7/1.9. Some prefer the 58mm F1.4 to the 50mm F1.4 MD Rokkor (which I don't have).New acquisition. The Minolta Deluxe III Flashgun, which uses flashbulbs, and is the correct flashgun which matches the vintage of the SRT101. For some reason, Minolta Flashguns go for skyhigh prices on Ebay. I found this one, in perfect working condition, for $7 on another auction site.
It should be here in a few days.
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colyn
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I picked up two of them this week. I need to get the adapter so I can try them on my Olympus E-620..
Nokton48
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My MC and MD Rokkor Lenses.
My MC and MD Rokkor Lenses.
These lenses are easy to clean internally. Just unscrew the front and back groups with a spanner, and clean the oily blades with electronic contact cleaner and q-tips. I've done that recently with the 85mm F1.7, the 35mm F2.8 MD, the 50mm F1.4 MD, and the 28mm F3.5 MC. Some are inexpensive, too. I just bought the 35mm F2.8 for Five Dollars!
My recent goal was to get original Minolta lenshoods, original Minolta UV/Sky Filters, and lenscaps onto everything. I'm nearly there.
DSC04450 (1) by Nokton48, on Flickr
My MC and MD Rokkor Lenses.
These lenses are easy to clean internally. Just unscrew the front and back groups with a spanner, and clean the oily blades with electronic contact cleaner and q-tips. I've done that recently with the 85mm F1.7, the 35mm F2.8 MD, the 50mm F1.4 MD, and the 28mm F3.5 MC. Some are inexpensive, too. I just bought the 35mm F2.8 for Five Dollars!
My recent goal was to get original Minolta lenshoods, original Minolta UV/Sky Filters, and lenscaps onto everything. I'm nearly there.
DSC04450 (1) by Nokton48, on Flickr
Alec
Amateur
You need to differentiate the PF (6 lenses) and PG (7 lenses) formulas.
http://rokkorfiles.com/Battle of 50s2.htm
I can only recommend Antony's website to any SRT enthusiast.
The shift 35mm he reviews used to be mine...
Yes, I too started photography on an second-hand SRT-303 25 years ago. Gave it away foolishly. Bought another. Will give it some love... some time.
Nokton, congratulations on your outstanding collection.
I used to have the 200/2.8, 17/4 and shift 35, as well as a battered XM (European market XK). I understand where you come from.
colyn
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The 58mm f/1.4 is a PF. The PG's are the 50mm f/1.4 lens and 58mm f/1.2. Al are outstanding lens.
I'd take MC lens over the MD versions...
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Nokton48
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congratulations on your outstanding collection.
I understand where you come from.
Thank you for that, Alec.
I have come a 360 degree circle, and at one time was of the opinion that these are not professional grade tools. Now that I have come back to them, I find that I am quite comfortable with these old friends. And I appreciate them for what they are, and what they can do for me.