Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4
The Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 is a 58mm f/1.4 manual-focus lens for the Minolta SR (MC) mount, made by Minolta from 1958-1970s. It uses 6 elements / 5 groups, Double Gauss. Typical used value is $70 to $260, with most examples near $130, and it adapts to Sony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mount with a plain mechanical adapter.
Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 specifications
Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 specifications
Why collectors want it
An early Minolta fast fifty with warm color and smooth rendering that many prefer over the later 50mm designs. Some samples use thoriated glass and show yellowing. It is an affordable route into the classic Rokkor look.
Mount and adapters for the MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4
The Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 has a native Minolta SR (MC) mount. Minolta SR is the bayonet Minolta used from 1958 to 1985 with a 43.5mm register; MC (1966) and MD (1977) are meter-coupling generations of the same mount. Every mirrorless mount has a shorter register than 43.5mm, so a plain mechanical adapter puts the lens at its design distance and infinity focus is preserved. Plain adapter ring, no mechanism needed. MC and MD lenses share the same bayonet and mount identically.
| Camera system | Adapter | Infinity focus | Frames like | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony E | Plain mechanical, 25.5mm | Yes | 58mm on full frame; 87mm on APS-C (1.5x) | Minolta SR to Sony E |
| Fuji X | Plain mechanical, 25.8mm | Yes | 87mm on APS-C (1.5x) | Minolta SR to Fuji X |
| MFT | Plain mechanical, 24.25mm | Yes | 116mm on Four Thirds (2x) | Minolta SR to MFT |
| Canon RF | Plain mechanical, 23.5mm | Yes | 58mm on full frame; 93mm on APS-C (1.6x) | Minolta SR to Canon RF |
| Nikon Z | Plain mechanical, 27.5mm | Yes | 58mm on full frame; 87mm on APS-C (1.5x) | Minolta SR to Nikon Z |
| L-mount | Plain mechanical, 23.5mm | Yes | 58mm on full frame; 87mm on APS-C (1.5x) | Minolta SR to L-mount |
Frequently asked
What mount is the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4?
The Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 has a native Minolta SR (MC) mount. Minolta SR is the bayonet Minolta used from 1958 to 1985 with a 43.5mm register; MC (1966) and MD (1977) are meter-coupling generations of the same mount. With a plain mechanical adapter it fits Sony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mount bodies and keeps infinity focus.
How much is the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 worth in 2026?
A used Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 typically sells for $70 to $260, with most clean working examples near $130. Basis: eBay sold listings, 2024-2025. This is an estimate, not an appraisal; condition, variant, and service history move the number.
Does the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 work on Sony E, Fuji X, and MFT?
Yes. Minolta SR has a 43.5mm register and every mirrorless mount is shorter (16mm to 20mm), so a simple Minolta SR adapter reaches infinity with no optics. On a full-frame body the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 frames as a 58mm lens; on APS-C (1.5x) it frames like a 87mm, on Canon APS-C (1.6x) like a 93mm, and on Micro Four Thirds (2x) like a 116mm. Plain adapter ring, no mechanism needed. MC and MD lenses share the same bayonet and mount identically.
When was the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 made?
Minolta made the MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 from 1958-1970s. It launched the same year as the Minolta SR mount itself (1958).
What is the optical design of the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4?
The Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 uses 6 elements / 5 groups, Double Gauss. Double Gauss designs are near-symmetrical six- or seven-element formulas that support fast apertures with good correction; fast versions show glow from spherical aberration and swirl from mechanical vignetting wide open. Some examples use thoriated glass, which is mildly radioactive and can develop a yellow tint that UV exposure reduces; the thoriated glass guide covers safe handling.
Which lenses are similar to the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4?
Close alternatives in the same focal class are the Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 (58mm f/2, $120 to $550), the Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 (58mm f/2, $25 to $130), and the Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f/1.2 (57mm f/1.2, $500 to $1,600). The Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 costs less on the used market. The Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f/1.2 is faster.
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Side-by-side comparisons
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- Thoriated glassWhy some 1950s to 1970s lenses are mildly radioactive, which catalog lenses use thorium glass, how yellow tint forms, how UV clears it, and how to handle them.
- Buying checklistA step-by-step checklist for buying used manual lenses: the flashlight test for fungus, haze, and separation, mechanical checks, seller language, grades, and mount traps.