Minolta AF 50mm F1.7 50mm
The f/1.7 maximum aperture delivers strong low-light performance and shallow depth of field on full-frame A-mount bodies, all in a lightweight 184g package. Its simple optical design keeps the lens compact and affordable, making it a practical entry point into fast prime photography. This lens is best for street and travel photographers using older Sony or Minolta DSLRs who prioritize portability and background separation over modern features.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture f/50
Mount Sony A
Weight 184 g
af type Auto Focusing
lens type macro
14 Overall Score
Price $135
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/50 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony A |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Auto Focusing |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta AF 50mm F1.7 50mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Viltrox WCL-X100VI | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 9mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/50 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 184 | 540 | 135 | 350 | 130 | 320 |
| AF Type | Auto Focusing | VXD | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta AF 50mm F1.7 50mm | 54.6 | 1.4 | 83.4 | 11.8 | 18.4 | 1.6 | 33.6 | 37.7 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 91.8 | 42.4 | 71.5 | 79.8 | 82.9 | 73.7 | 94.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 81.5 | 64.9 | 38 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 92.7 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 83.2 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 71.2 | 96.6 | 40.4 | 79.8 | 33.6 | 67.7 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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