【Near Mint】MINOLTA AUTO ROKKOR-PF 58mm f/1.4 MF Standard Lens from Japan #E0311

$71.45

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【Near Mint】MINOLTA AUTO ROKKOR-PF 58mm f/1.4 MF Standard Lens from Japan #E0311

Name: 【Near Mint】MINOLTA AUTO ROKKOR-PF 58mm f/1.4 MF Standard Lens from Japan #E0311
Brand: Minolta
SKU: 20261011JPY
Price: 71.45 USD
Availability: InStock

$71.45

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MINOLTA AUTO ROKKOR-PF 58mm f/1.4 MF Standard Lens from Japan #E0311

About This Item

Carefully inspected used manual focus lens from Japan.
We specialize in pre-owned cameras and lenses and inspect each item carefully before listing and before shipment.

Appearance

This is a used manual focus lens. It shows light signs of normal use such as minor scratches, scuffs, or small paint wear.Please carefully check the photos for the exact condition of the item.

Condition

The lens has been tested and confirmed to work properly.

Focus ring works smoothly
Aperture ring clicks properly
Aperture blades move smoothly

Please note that this is a used manual focus lens, so minor signs of age or use may be present.
Normal mechanical feel is expected for a pre-owned vintage lens.

Optical System

Light fungus on the front element.
Fine scratches on the front and rear elements. They may have a minimal effect on photos.
No haze or fog
No balsam separation

Please carefully check the photos for the exact condition of the optics.

Included Items

Lens Only.

Everything shown in the photos is included in the package.

Detailed Specifications

Brand: Minolta
Model: AUTO ROKKOR-PF 58mm f/1.4
Lens Type: Manual Focus Standard Prime Lens
Lens Mount: Minolta SR
Compatible Cameras: Minolta SR-series SLRs (SR-2, SR-7, SR-1 and others); SR-T/XD/X series in stop-down metering; mirrorless via adapter
Focal Length: 58mm
Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Lens Construction: 6 Elements in 5 Groups (indicated by the 'PF' designation)
Angle of View: 41° (35mm format)
Focus Type: Manual Focus
Aperture Mechanism: Automatic diaphragm
Lens Hood: Optional screw-in or clamp-on type
Era: Late 1950s - 1960s
Made in: Japan
Equivalent on APS-C (1.5x): Approx. 87mm
Aperture Control: Manual aperture ring
Image Format: 35mm Full Frame

Professional Camera Store's Recommendation

The Minolta AUTO ROKKOR-PF 58mm f/1.4 is a classic fast standard lens from Minolta's early SR-mount era. Rokkor lenses from this period have a strong following among vintage lens enthusiasts for their excellent build quality and distinctive rendering, and the 58mm f/1.4 is one of the most admired of them.

The 'PF' designation follows Minolta's naming code: 'P' indicates five groups and 'F' indicates six elements. This classic double-Gauss-type construction produces images with a beautiful combination of sharp in-focus detail and soft, creamy out-of-focus areas when used at wide apertures.

Wide open at f/1.4, the lens shows a gentle, glowing character with smooth bokeh, perfect for portraits, low-light scenes, and atmospheric images. Stopped down, it becomes crisp and contrasty, making it suitable for street, travel, and everyday photography.

The slightly longer 58mm focal length offers a natural perspective with a touch of extra subject isolation compared with a 50mm lens. This makes it particularly pleasing for half-body portraits and close-range everyday subjects.

The lens is built with the quality typical of early Minolta optics: substantial metal construction, precise engravings, and a smooth focusing helicoid. Its solid feel and refined finish give it a distinctly premium character.

As an SR-mount lens, it fits Minolta's manual-focus SLR bodies, and because it predates the meter-coupled MC system, later SR-T and similar bodies will use it with stop-down metering. With an inexpensive Minolta SR/MD adapter, it is easy to use on mirrorless cameras such as Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Micro Four Thirds.

Fast vintage 58mm lenses have become popular among digital photographers looking for organic rendering and character that differs from modern clinical optics. The AUTO ROKKOR-PF 58mm f/1.4 is a superb example of why classic Japanese lenses remain so desirable today.

Whether you shoot film with a vintage Minolta SLR or want a distinctive fast prime for your mirrorless camera, the AUTO ROKKOR-PF 58mm f/1.4 is a lens with real charm and capability.

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