Minolta SRT's -- Gotta Love 'Em.

Here's One From Last Night.

Here's One From Last Night.

My New 24mm F2.8 MC Rokkor-X (from KEH), mounted on a Sony Nex3. I really like the 24mm field of view, with film and digital.
 

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Nokton48 said:
I recently uncovered two 58mm F1.4 Rokkors in an equipment box in my studio, but I haven't really had time to test them yet. I did buy a D55NA Minolta lenshood and filter for each of them.

Here is a test of the 58mm F1.4 Rokkor I found on the internet:

http://brandymorecastle.org/projects/fourthirds/minolta-58mm.html



And Here are some photos taken with the lens:

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/minolta/58_14_mc_rokkor_pf


Looks like a good lens from what I can tell so far.
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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..
 
Nokton48 said:
Can't complain about used Minolta SRT prices.........

Some are sky-high (of course) but there is an amazing amount of stuff out there really on the cheap. Especially the older SRT-vintage.
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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..


Nokton48 said:
I'm looking a a 35mm F2.8 MC with original hood, and I don't want to go over $30. There are several offerings on the big site that could fit the bill.
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I saw one last night. Probably the one you are looking at..


Nokton48 said:
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 😎
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I picked up this lens last summer with original hood and caps. An excellent portrait lens..
 
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
 
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Nokton48 said:
And, of course, anybody interested in Minolta should check out this site:

http://www.rokkorfiles.com/
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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..
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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
 
Nokton48 said:
The 58mm F1.4 MC Rokkor seems to be highly regarded on the Internet.
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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. 🙂
 
Alec said:
You need to differentiate the PF (6 lenses) and PG (7 lenses) formulas.
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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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Alec said:
congratulations on your outstanding collection.
I understand where you come from. 🙂
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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.
 
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