Awesome vintage lens with painterly bokeh! (giveaway is now CLOSED!!)

[@HaraldEngels]

I have two MC Rokkor-X PG 50mm f1.4 version. This lens really surprised me. The combination of optical quality and vintage look is hard to beat for the price.

[@VintageOptiks]

Totally agree!

[@viniciusgotosleep]

Minolta lenses are by far my favorite vintage lenses. Nothing compares to their build and image quality.

[@VintageOptiks]

I am a huge fan as well! Awesome lenses!!

[@halgraves4800]

Thanks for the review of this wonderful lens. I have own Minolta camera and lenses since the 70' s and I completely agree with your comments about the color rendering of these lenses. Keep up the good work! Kind regards from Mexico.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much! It’s great to hear that you’ve been using Minolta cameras and lenses since the 70’s! They are definitely special!! Take care and best regards to you.

[@nigelrogel1557]

My very first vintage lens was a Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm f1.4. It taught me how to use & appreciate manual, vintage, time-tested lenses & since then, grew in my passion for vintage lenses in tandem w/ my old Sony a6000. Had to let go of it then due to fungus. But after a while, I felt the regret of losing it, esp after learning how to clean & maintain vintage lenses! I still long to own a set of vintage Minolta lenses. They're sharp, unique in color rendition, amazing bokeh & nice skin tones for portraits. God bless vintageoptiks! More power to you not just in creating & sharing these fantastic content, but also by being an encouragement to a community of vintage lens lovers. 😊

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!! I agree that Minolta lenses are really unique and special! Great for so many applications!

[@sclogse1]

Going back into your older reviews. All entertaining. Minolta is the sleeper vintage lens. What I am getting with a 30 dollar Minolta Celtic 135mm 2.8 is extraordinary.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy the reviews. Minolta is definitely not as popular amongst the vintage lens world. But I’m afraid that many people already know how good their optics are and prices for their lenses are definitely going up. I have a complete set of Rokkor lenses from 16mm fisheye to 300mm and I love them all.

[@CharlonSerrano]

I am new to vintage lenses and I came across to uour channel. I enjoy how you review each lenses and what their characteristics are. Amazed how vintage lenses give another meaning to each images we take specially nowadays that almost all images produce were quite perfect clinically. I am eager to dive deep on vintage lenses and I find your channel very helpful. Every content and effort you do is like a vintage lens. It’s a gem! Glad that it was recommended by youtube to me. The giveaway is a bonus! Keep doing what you do! New subscriber here! 🙏🏼☺️

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much for your kind message! Vintage lenses definitely have a certain magic that modern lenses lack. And on top of that they are almost always cheaper than their modern equivalents and have amazing build quality! I hope that you will enjoy trying out some of these special lenses from the past. Also, thank you so much for subscribing. I appreciate it!

[@willyphilips9968]

Thank you for this excelent revieuw. I have the MC Rokkor 58 F 1.4 whose bokeh is wonderful. Minolta lenses are seriously underestimated.

[@VintageOptiks]

I agree. Minolta lenses are amazing!

[@jessevillanueva1425]

I'm always fascinated by the colors produced by Minolta lenses. I don't know but there is something special when looking on some photographs taken with these Minolta lenses. Really nice work on your videos, I'm a big fan :)

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!! I feel the same way about the color rendition of Minolta lenses. They are simply special!

[@GeorgeK356]

No matter which Minolta lens you buy you will never be disappointed. In my opinion Minolta glass is some of the best there is, on a par with Leica even, in some models.

[@VintageOptiks]

Totally agree!

[@michelforbes3958]

Got this one, an excellent lens. Thanks again for your excellent work, very consice and well edited.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!!

[@carljordan4515]

I enjoy when you do a review on minolta lens,the colors and saturation they produce are great, which makes them my favorite vintage lens!!

[@VintageOptiks]

I agree! Minolta lenses are really special! I am a big fan!

[@Monkeytail]

I always show people one of your vids when they don’t have a clue what I like about vintage lenses. And yes, count me in for the giveaway.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much for sharing the videos with others! I appreciate it.

[@stephengeis4066]

I always learn something new watching your videos! Makes me want to get more old glass. Lucky I have a MD to Nex adapter for my Sony A7iir!

[@thehippierider]

Appreciate the effort you put in your reviews with various relevant examples all the time. Keep it up! :) I'm in for this giveaway, as the painterly renderings made me a biggg fan of it! ♥️ This lens will be a nice addition to my gear. :)

[@VintageOptiks]

Glad you enjoy the videos! The painterly bokeh of this lens is definitely very special!

[@sujonmodol5404]

I really appreciate all your vintage lens related videos. I am in. Thanks

[@kazmeisterkometh122]

Love your content. The older MC Versions with all metal and glass construction are real lookers.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! Yeah, I love the older MC versions! The build quality is just great! And they produce fabulous images!

[@prenomnom2358]

I live in France and I wish I have one those beautiful optics. I love your channel, keep creating!

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!

[@yinwai92]

I've been looking at a few vintage lenses review but yours is the one I like the most so far, with a variety of scenes that I wanted to see if I were to get the lens. Would love to try my luck on the giveaway.

[@janfrosty3392]

Thank you for nice presentation of the Minolta 50mm lens. In the very early 70es I purchased a Minolta with a 58mm lens. I would certainly like to adapt this MC Rokkor PG 1.4/50 to my mirrorless camera for that vintage look.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. That’s awesome that you used to have a Minolta back in the 70’s! I love that now we can adapt and continue to use these amazing lenses! It’s such a special time for photography.

[@mikechudzinski6629]

Of course I would like to be in the giveaway drawing. I've bought 3 lenses that you have recommended in the last year. You always have an excellent take on vintage lenses and DIY projects..

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!! Which vintage lenses did you get, if you don't mind me asking? I am always curious what people are drawn towards.

[@mikechudzinski6629]

@@VintageOptiks Olympus OM's...Flektogon 35mm. Say a prayer for me that I can find a Takumar 15mm...lol

[@GameGabe]

Still waiting for the Helios 40 review :) Would love the lens, i need to feed my new obsession :P

[@VintageOptiks]

Haha, sorry for the delay. I've got way too many lenses :)

[@watersignphotography]

Wow, that one looks something special. Rare to find a lens that does super blurriness and super sharpness all in the one package!!

[@VintageOptiks]

I agree Matt! Really special lens indeed!

[@mamiyapress]

I have recently started to appreciate Minolta cameras and the 50mm f1.4 reviewed here would make a great addition to my collection.

[@muktaphotos3584]

Excellent and informative review as usual. Have read quite a few great reviews of this lens.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!!

[@mohammadmazharulislam2459]

I'll definitely want to participate in the giveaway! Thank you for the awesome review, the lens and images look fantastic!

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!

[@Sobatcameradanlensajadul]

I like your video review, this is one of my favorite lens brands. I fell in love with the images captured and I'm waiting for another vintage lens review. Thank you I'm from Indonesia

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!!

[@nightcoder5k]

Minolta mount is one of my favorite. I usually have a problem with the Canon FD mount. Looks like this lens is a gem.

[@VintageOptiks]

I agree. Even though Canon made some great lenses, the FD mount is not very intuitive to use.

[@michalludwin8510]

I am big Minolta fan and it was big fun for me to see this review. I would love to have 1.4 lens for my xg-1. Looking forward to see what you will test next.

[@VintageOptiks]

I am a big Minolta fan as well! Such great optics! More Minolta lens reviews coming very soon :)

[@yihshyangloo7199]

I enjoy watching your KZbin documentary lenses presentation. I even start doing DIY CONVERSION of old fixed lenses to be use on my E mount. Thanks for the inspiration given.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! I am glad to hear that you enjoy the videos!

[@yihshyangloo7199]

Please keep the good job...Your channel is very informative and the photo was beautifully shot.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!!

[@JonBenza]

I guess I'm in for the one without the X! hehehe. Great review and thanks for continuing to give away some of your lenses!

[@VintageOptiks]

Sure thing. It makes me happy to be able to share some of my lenses with people who appreciate vintage glass. I wish I had more extras because there are a lot of comments here. :)

[@cakofuentes]

I would love to take part on this! great review! Awesome rendering of this lens!

[@oskarjohansson1623]

Thanks for your work man! I'm new to film photography, so your videos have been helpful. Just got my first roll back and now I'm as hooked as can be. Would love to shoot with this lens so I'm definately in for the giveaway :)

[@garumeg]

I would love to get this lens. Not only am I fascinated with fast vintage lenses (though all I have right now is a 50mm SMC Pentax 1.7), but I love the idea of using Minolta lenses on Sony bodies, since they're connected through their shared history.

[@DP-nr3cc]

Great review, and thank you for being these vintage lenses to our attention. I would love a chance to shoot with this one.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!

[@arnabroy7853]

These images show how good the lens is. I wish I could get it....

[@emilianoo.1596]

I would like to participate in the giveaway. Also, your videos & lens reviews are much appreciated on this side of the table. Thanks.

[@dinoreps]

Love to take part in the give away. Great video as always.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!

[@donaldtaylorii]

Thanks for a great video! Even among the vintage lens crowd, people tend to hone in on a narrow range of popular models (Carl Zeiss, Canon FD) and neglect some of the lesser-known lenses, so thanks for introducing us to this unusual lens. I would like to be entered in the contest.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! I love finding and testing the odd and obscure lenses from the past. There are so many gems out there!

[@nathandavis5099]

Beautiful photos! Thanks for the review. I'd be very interested in trying it on my SRT 202. Loved your BW photos. Looks like a roll of FP4 would be it's best friend. North American "X" here.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!!

[@siddhantmogaveera]

Wow what a great little lens! Fingers crossed for the giveaway!

[@clubfungo]

Awesome video as always!! 🤞 for the contest!

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!

[@TenchiLoh]

Wonderful review. I enjoyed your previous DIY project...looking forward for more projects. If I win this giveaway, this will be my 1st Minolta vintage lens.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!

[@no1slisteninganyway]

Thanks you for the great review. I'd love to have that lens.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!

[@dizeaz]

Cool lens indeed. Rokkors are awesome

[@VintageOptiks]

Agreed!!

[@jandwstudios9729]

Sure i'm in on the giveaway. I second 👍 the Minolta colors. Is it me or do they kinda have a tan color like feel? Earth colors come out especially pleasing. It makes portraits look kinda classy for some reason.

[@VintageOptiks]

I agree, the colors have something really special. Definitely favoring more of the earth tones. I just love them!

[@xEzoeth]

I wouldn't mind getting an other 50mm f1.4! I have a Nikkor 50mm 1.4 AIS and I just love it. This one seems interesting as well :)

[@twoowls5570]

Great in-depth review, interesting history. Thanks for your posting. Best, Jimp

[@VintageOptiks]

Thanks so much!

[@yurypisar347]

Nice video as usual! This lens is so sharp and give fantastic colours! Cool! I'm participating! :)

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!! Great lens for sure! :)

[@gilberthonaniephotography]

Always love your lens reviews has helped me make some lens picks

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy the reviews!

[@jacopolongo5771]

That ricoh autoshot photo made me smile haha, I bought that camera because of your video and i really like it. i'm feeling lucky today, count me in! Let's see what the future holds..

[@VintageOptiks]

It's my insiders joke. :) That's awesome to hear that you love the Ricoh Autoshot. I have one around just to take photos of it because I also love its design. Such a good looking camera!

[@SiClopsThe1EyedMan]

i have only been subscribed to your channel a couple of months now, i really enjoy these lens review videos, its great to see the differences in each lens and the look that they produce, i wouldnt have a clue which lenses i like without videos like this so thanks. It would be amazing to win a lens like this because it definitely has a 70s nostalgic look to it which is a vibe i try and get in my photos.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! Glad to hear that the videos are helpful.

[@PaulKrofssik]

Nice I really like the lens that make pictures more artistic

[@harryonbackroads7062]

I love using Minolta and Konica lenses! I miss this special lens in my collection!

[@juancpg785]

Ey, I've been following the channel for some time and I love it! Needless to say that you do an amazing job analyzing these beautiful lenses. I live in Europe :)

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!!

[@manichaean1888]

This lens is a masterpiece of the classical era and your review is detailed and very informative. I would like to participate in the giveaway, if not too late.

[@VintageOptiks]

I agree - this lens is definitely a masterpiece! Glad you enjoyed the review. Thank you!!

[@cydonia6662]

Perfect lens and ofc i would love to join the giveaway . Thank you for videos.

[@josephmerrill8347]

Yes I have many I would like something

[@andrewhendrick3347]

Would very much like to own this lens. But I always feel that way after watching your videos. If I don't win, it seems to be in my purchase range. Of the 20 vintage lenses I've bought over the past year, it would be my 1st Minolta.

[@nickorloff8278]

Love to try this lens, I've got a Minolta MC W.Rokkor-SG 28mm f/3.5 ... but it's not for portraits

[@utekopka7920]

What an awesome lens and beautiful pictures! I especially love the classic car shots. Excellent review, as always. 👍👍👍 I would be glad to participate in the giveaway.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much! I am big fan of all things vintage, and classic cars are also a favorite of mine. Their designs are simply incredible and pair really well with classic lenses :)

[@Francois_L_7933]

That would be perfect to fit on my Minolta X-370 film SLR! Right now I only have a lens that closes to f/2...

[@benjamincalvert3689]

Enjoy your channel! Great content. This would be a nice prime for my Minolta X700 I purchased mid '80's.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thanks so much!!

[@vladislavlagutin779]

Sharpness is gorgeous

[@samsen3965]

Seems to produce wonderful soap bubble bokeh on top of all. Minolta lenses were gems and what a pity they are not made under their majestic name anymore.

[@VintageOptiks]

Yeah it’s a great lens for sure. Just like all the other Minoltas I’ve reviewed here. Btw, Minolta was one of only a few companies in Japan that made their own glass. They were in complete control over their lens production. And it definitely shows in their optical quality.

[@chrisnovakowski9827]

I would love to add this Minolta lens to my collection of lenses. It would be a great lens to adapt to my Fujifilm X-E3.

[@bebopganymede]

Love your style of reviews. Keep em comin'

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!!

[@sammyconductor8896]

thank you for your great show / the first time here I'm interested on this lense reminding me starting with srt-101b ... so long sammy

[@miguelpulido1683]

I've had a lot of fun adapting vintage lenses since discovering your channel, and I would like to participate in the giveaway.

[@z.zipu_tea]

Love to take part in the give away. great looking image rendering!

[@finestjazz-cgn]

I want it too! :-) Great idea, great review. I recently started adapting an old Minolta macro lens to my Sony A6500, and the enthusiasm for waste glass is growing. Greetings from Cologne!

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!! Which Minolta macro lens did you try? I reviewed the MD Macro 50mm f3.5 recently. Another incredible vintage macro lens!

[@finestjazz-cgn]

@@VintageOptiks I decided on the "Minolta MD Macro F4/100mm" - hoping that it would give me more shooting distance when taking pictures of insects. I'm looking forward to try this next spring!

[@VintageOptiks]

Sounds great!!

[@josedelatorreiii7096]

Yes Include me in this giveaway! Thank you for these great videos, I've made a few purchases off of your recommendations.

[@VintageOptiks]

That’s great to hear! I’m glad that you find the content useful. I hope you are happy with the lenses you’ve acquired.

[@anirbansanyal7489]

I would love to participate as I am a bit old school photographer and these kind of vintage lenses really inspire me a lot. I love your contents and I really appreciate the effort you put in making of your videos.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much for your nice message!

[@glangford99]

I'm in! Would love to be able to use this awesome Rokkor lens. Thank you!

[@sclogse1]

I believe the Sears model is the same lens. I need to go out with it today...

[@VintageOptiks]

I have both lenses and form my findings they perform differently. The Sears lens was made by Ricoh, while on the other hand Minolta made their own lenses. I personally prefer the Auto Sears lens. It’s probably my favorite f1.4 lens.

[@xiaodu87]

The pictures look really great. Too bad, flange distance is too short for my camera. Great job as always. It's a pleasure to watch your videos!

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!

[@john95713]

I would like to participate, I love your reviews especially when you highlight cheaper lenses

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! I am a fan of cheaper lenses as well :)

[@the4bergs73]

Love your channel and style. Lenses from the 70’s are my favorite! I would love to be included in the giveaway drawing if there is still some room. 📷❤️

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!! I'm also a huge fan of lenses from the 70's!!

[@davehandelman2832]

Ooh sweet!! X marks the spot here!! Love your videos!

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!

[@GeertSaenen]

Dear, you don't have to send me this lens because I already have a copy. It's a formidable lens. I also use the rokkor 28mm f 3.5 but the 50mm is my favourite. Your reviews are fantastic. Thank you for this.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!!

[@JackaHeineken]

Greetings from Finland! Thank you very much for a good reviews. This was a good video 👍. I really would like to get my hands this Minolta Lens. I don”t have any 50mm lens and only one lens as fast as this is and i like to use vintage lenses.

[@VintageOptiks]

Greetings from USA! Glad you liked the video!!

[@Ronroncho]

great video as always! and of course i would love to have this lens!

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!

[@bebopganymede]

I like the watercolour look. Reminds me of how a zeiss can have really paint like bokeh. I'd like to participate in the giveaway for sure. Can't go wrong with a "nifty fifty."

[@morrisbagnall2690]

My Olympus EM1 MkII thanks you for the opportunity to shoot at F/1.4. I'm in the UK by the way.

[@miguelangelrojas1947]

Great review as always! Would love to add the Minolta to my collection of vintage glass. Greetings from Dubai! 😊

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you! Greetings from USA! :)

[@albinocavewoman]

That lens rarely leaves my Fuji.

[@VintageOptiks]

Nice!! I love it!

[@greenidgelewis8347]

Would like to participate in the giveaway, loved the quick and precise review.

[@melaneytse]

Amazing lens and good presentation . Hope to have one Minolta lens

[@kwmfoto]

The sharpness was really interesting to see on a couple of the landscapes, definitely better than a few of the vintage lenses I have seen. Would be awesome to shoot with for the range it gives.

[@skazhenyj]

Another great review with very nice samples (4K really makes a difference on YT, compression-wise). I don't have this lens and I like a couple of Minoltas that I do own, so count me in for the lottery. :)

[@VintageOptiks]

Thanks so much!

[@kareemsakr41]

Its awesome to meet new friends in the photography world and realize that you're both subscribed lol

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you for being a subscriber!

[@hashemmi24]

Grumpytim told me to stop by here as I'll like it, I love it!

[@VintageOptiks]

Huge thanks to Grumpytim for recommending the channel. Glad to hear you are enjoying the videos!

[@CvitanGrguricin]

Awesome review, as always. Don't count me for the giveaway, give it to someone who can't afford it.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you Cvitan.

[@moshehaibrami5088]

I love 50f1.4 and minolta too.thanks for giveway.I will be very glad if I get that one

[@jakumeitgerd]

Looks lovely, I'd love to try out this lens👍 thanks for the giveaway

[@garrett5517]

minolta lenses are so underrated. Would love to compare this lens to the other minolta lenses I have.

[@jmaza79]

I have an old Minolta X-700 film camera to try out the Rokkor-X

[@patrickmckeag3215]

Great review as always. I would love to have that gem to add to my collection.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you!

[@ice9phil]

Great review and photo examples, I have a Rokkor 100mm, would love a companion 50. I live in North America. Please! Thank you

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much!

[@leeparkel3204]

Excellent video. I love your intros and music/SFX. Big fan of Minolta, here. It would be great to see your take on a comparison of the different Minolta 50s out there (more advanced coatings, lighter lenses, etc). I'd like to take part in the giveaway. Thank you for your consideration.

[@VintageOptiks]

Thank you so much! I’m a big Minolta fan as well!

[@luis_soares_photography]

Can you send it to Portugal? If so, count me in for the giveaway! That's a fantastic lens, a true gem. Those shots came out so nice. Thanks, and see you soon! 👍

[@VintageOptiks]

Yeah sure! I can send it anywhere.