Serial#: 3720253 is with Mo.
The Minolta MC Rokkor-X PG 50mm f/1.4 (introduced in 1973) is famous for its legendary build quality, outstanding sharpness even at f/1.4, and the creamy, painterly bokeh it produces. It features all-metal construction and shares design elements with the highly sought-after 58mm f/1.2, making it a beloved vintage lens that still offers incredible value today.
Why the Lens is Famous? The MC Rokkor-X PG 50mm f/1.4 stands out among vintage normal lenses for several key reasons:
Optical Performance: It utilizes an advanced 7-element, 5-group optical design. It delivers excellent center sharpness wide open, making it very effective for low-light shooting and separating your subject from the background.
Build Quality: Built like a tank, this all-metal and glass lens features a buttery-smooth manual focus ring. It handles beautifully and rivals the feel of much more expensive Leica lenses of the era.
The "Rokkor" Look: The proprietary coatings on the glass give images a rich, warm, and vintage color rendition with pleasing, smooth out-of-focus areas (bokeh).