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
16 Overall Score
Price $135
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th 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 VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-300mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 100mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/50 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 184 | 590 | 135 | 107 | 298 | 515 |
| AF Type | Auto Focusing | VXD linear motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Dual phase linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta AF 50mm F1.7 50mm | 53.9 | 1.5 | 84.7 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 1.6 | 33.6 | 46 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 75.7 | 92.7 | 45.2 | 74.1 | 77.6 | 83.3 | 80.6 | 95.3 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.7 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.6 | 83.3 | 80.6 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87.3 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 84.2 | 33.6 | 64.8 | 36.8 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 75.7 | 53 | 42.4 | 82.2 | 77.6 | 95.8 | 77.2 | 93.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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