I have some excellent copies of some of the rare Rokkors now in my online store: www.justinfilm.com/shop
@HamzaAwesoFilmmaker2 жыл бұрын
Most of the people they forget to appreciate this video as for me is one of the best lens guide video in the entire universe 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
😆 Thanks!
@HamzaAwesoFilmmaker2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip most welcome 🙏🏽
@dymone48942 жыл бұрын
My Dad decided in the 90's that he wanted to get into photography so he bought a Maxxum 7000 and 3 lenses. I think he used it a dozen times before putting it in the bag he bought for it all and promptly forgot about it. In the early 2000's he asked me if I wanted it and I said yes. It wasn't until about 5 years ago, after he passed, that I remembered the camera. The body was nasty. He had left batteries in it and spare batteries in side pockets which exploded over time. Surprisingly however, the lenses are immaculate. One was attached to the body still, and clean, and the other three in pouches, with covers on both ends. Now I'm trying to decide which Sony to marry these to and continue what my dad started. I'm thinking a A6300 with the adapter as a starter. Either way I need to take a good look at the lenses and see what I have now that I have a reference. Thank you for this amazing bit of information! I'm sure I will refer to it many times.
@johnb4557 Жыл бұрын
There is an adapter for the A7RIV that allows full autofocus with those old Maxxum lenses. I've got one and it works great.
@jensknappe2485 Жыл бұрын
please try the lenses with a Minolta body, filmphotography is much more exciting !
@johnanthonycolley3803 Жыл бұрын
Your Minolta Maxxum lens will directly couple to: any of the Sony Alpha DLSR Camera ( i.e A100 to A900 ) Or Sony Alpha SLT camera ( SLT-A33 - SLT-A99 ) Without needing an adaptor 😊 As these share the same mount as the Minolta Maxxum Bodies .. Expect to pay around 700 - £2000 for a mint A900 or SLT-A99 Body, as these were Sony's " Top of the Range ' PRO ' Full Frame " bodies until the introduction of Mirrorless.. And are still highly regarded and sought after ( even in 2023 ) However: Any of the others can be picked up between 60 - £300 depending on condition.. ( A little more for a A700 or SLT-A77 ) I personally have an A100, SLT-A65, A900 ( Maxxum 7000, more about that later ) ( A100 ) I love this little body, 100% dependable. LIGHT N TUFF. Especially when coupled with one of the compact ( Minolta / Sony ) lenses Takes really nice fine art or portrait photos. ( 10mp CCD sensor ). has a lot of the functions and controls which were deleted from following models, only to reappear on the A900 ( wink ) Bad points: not easy to use if you've Big Hands LoL 2nd body.. SLT-A65 ( 24mp CMOS ) live view flip screen, and electronic view finder. Much like any modern camera .. Very fast shooting rate, shoots half decent video. bad points: carry plenty of spare batteries . ( especially if you use the rear screen a lot ) ii) watch out for the overly saturated colour rendition on both the electric viewfinder and Live View . . 3rd body: A900 the big daddy ( 24mp Full Frame ) Sony DLSR . Built like a Battleship 😊 Awesome ergonomics .. One battery easily lasts all day, Full size, very sharp n bright viewfinder Takes Awesome Photos.. bad point: BIG n HEAVY especially coupled to one of Minolta's Pro Lens ( such as the 80-200 APO HS F2.8 ) LOL. Enjoy 😊 ( boxed )Maxxum 7000 I actually brought this camera because it was MINT ( very little use ) came boxed. And with a MINT ( Boxed ) Minolta AF 35-105 lens ( which wanted to replace my existing one, which I use a great deal and has barrel creep ) Regarding The 7000 It appears to function perfectly.. ( Sadly box didn't contain the manual but did include a " Minolta " branded Camera Strap ) apart from a little greying in the handgrip it's totally clean & undamaged I put batteries in it. It' powered up. Coupled it to my Minolta 80-200 Everything Working immediately, [ Body LCD Display, Viewfinder Metering, Auto focus etc. ] Shutter sounds like it's working correctly ie timing changes in unison shutter speed setting ( But lacking film or any means to process it, I'm unable to verify its correct ) Likely I will put it on display it, but Id much rather hand it to someone who is going to use it. If thats YOU. Contact me .. Best regards John ..
@ciprianoravet7 ай бұрын
Let me guess, you have: 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.7 and 35-70mm f4 😊
@dymone48947 ай бұрын
@@ciprianoravet Yes to the first two, no to the 35-70. I have the 70-210 beer can. 😁
@georgesealy4706 Жыл бұрын
I recently purchased the Rokkor MC 58mm F1.4 (second generation). I am extremely pleased with it. It is lightweight and small. I used it on my Fuji X-T4. I also put it on my GFX100. No vignetting and the results are wonderful. The Fuji GF lenses are execellent, but they are also heavy. This lens offers something different, and I can 'go small' and shoot whatever. Thanks for your video. It has a ton of information and I learned a lot.
@AdrianBond2 жыл бұрын
Man, that was an IMPRESSIVE impersonation. Likely the best I've ever seen. Seriously, well done.
@donmarfai7764 Жыл бұрын
crazy good..makes R. De Niro look like a beginner
@VirtualGuth Жыл бұрын
Well done, a very thorough job. While I'm not a cinematographer, I've long admired Minolta as a company. They were true innovators and I always thought it was cool that they made their own lenses. I was still in high school when the XD11 was released. It took me quite a while to save up enough to buy one - that camera served me well for many years. After I switched to the use of rangefinders, I eventually added a Minolta CLE to the mix, along with two of the "M-Rokkor" M mount lenses in focal lengths of 28mm and 40mm. The M-Rokkor lenses are still fairly well regarded today, and were considered very solid performers at the time of their release. In addition to the 28mm and 40mm sizes, Minolta also offered a 90mm f/4 lens. For quite some time the M-Rokkor lenses found favor among Leica M camera users looking for less expensive alternatives to Leitz glass. These days a number of companies offer "budget" M mount lenses, yet prices for M-Rokkor lenses continue to rise just as with so many other vintage lenses. I liked the idea of pairing the M-Rokkors with the CLE for the Minolta connection. While the 40mm f/2 was a no brainer for me, I held off on buying the 28mm f/2.8 lens until I could find an example that had been repaired by Minolta back in the day. Sadly, the vast majority of the 28mm M-Rokkor lenses produced developed an issue that I've seen referred to as Schneideritis, as well as Spotting Corrosion. I'm not sure which is more appropriate, but over the course of time this problem eventually displays as a series of small white spots throughout the lens. Back in the day when Minolta was still around, they would repair this problem under warranty, even well past the warranty deadline. Those lenses seem have held up over the course of time.
@TheShabazzProduction2 жыл бұрын
Justin that intro had me cracking up, that shit was superb, great acting. And yes I have a MC Minolta 50mm 1.4mm and I'm the original owner from the year it came out. This was a excellent presentation.
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! 😆
@prestonbarratt75362 жыл бұрын
Justin, I have been dreading the release of this video. I absolutely LOVE my rokkors. Hopefully prices don't get too outrageous. Really been digging the content recently.
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
🤣 Dont worry, my videos dont get too many views. What we really need to fear is the bigger youtubers jumping on the boat! 🤣🤣
@EddiksonPena2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Better to rack up now.
@qtben172 жыл бұрын
The rokkor 58 1.2 has higher commanding price than any FD or FL 1.2s around. All hyped!
@numistikaАй бұрын
As a Minolta vintage glass collector, I find myself to go back to your wonderful review time after time. Just wanted to say thank you for this useful piece! Just bought the 85mm Minolta, next on the list will be the fish-eye! :) Thanks again!
@JustinPhillipАй бұрын
Awesome! Thank YOU!
@chuckygobyebye Жыл бұрын
Oh, welcome to the Minolta junkie support group. I stole my dad's camera and lenses when I was 20 and have never looked back. Fantastic SLR bodies and the Rokkor lenses are legendary. I wasn't aware that they were being used for cinematography, we nerds have been waiting for years for some kind of adaptor so we can use them with DSLRs.
@HaraldEngels Жыл бұрын
When I moved to Asia I had to reduce my collection of 170 vintage lenses down to 12. After months of testing 7 Minolta Rokkors made it to the 12 lenses which I took with me. Beside the balanced profile of these lenses I like how easy you can maintain, clean and repair these lenses what is important in the humid climate where I am living now. And I truly love the color rendering of these lenses.
@johnb4557 Жыл бұрын
Which 7 did you take with you Harald?
@sonpois Жыл бұрын
I love my Minolta Rokkor lenses. Got the 58mm f1.2, 45 f2, 35mm f1.8 and I use them mostly on my medium format GFX. Yes there is some vignetting but it's all worth it with some corrections. You convinced me to get the 20 and 24mm soon. Just found a 20mm for 320 bucks! Seems like a lot but now I understand why. Thanks for this :)
@tiziocaio8657 Жыл бұрын
I’m using mine Leica R 60mm f2.8 macro on my gfx. The colours are incredible, imho even better than mine native GF lenses. The contrast and the saturation are more natural. I’m really happy with it. I also tried an Olympus OM 50mm f1.4 and I will buy it, it’s really nice.
@georgesealy4706 Жыл бұрын
I have a GFX 100 and I like the Rokkor 58mm lens on it. My next purchase will be the 35mm, F1.8 which should give me about a 25mm FF equivalent. I have GF lenses but they are heavy as you probably know.
@tiziocaio8657 Жыл бұрын
@@georgesealy4706 i prefer Leica R vintage lenses over the native GF ones because imho their colour rendering is more natural and pleasing. Same with sharpness and contrast.
@numistika2 жыл бұрын
I just watched the very start ))) You are so funny! I thought it was some movie cut to start with. You would be a good actor! Now I must keep watching!
@anullaka99932 жыл бұрын
14:05 The holy grail of Minolta Rokkor is actually the G.Rokkor 28 f3.5. It's the only Rokkor that carries the G (Gold) designation. The G.Rokkor 28 f3.5 is used on Minolta TC-1, and Minolta also released a LTM version in a limited quantity (2,000 units only).
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
interesting...
@Camaro-it8ht2 жыл бұрын
If you are interested, there is a movie shot entirely with Minolta lenses, called "Identifying Features". Lens used: Rokkor MC, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 200mm (except for the 200mm, the maximum aperture ranges between 1.2 and 2). Low budget movie but it's good for seeing the Minoltas in action. Nice video overall, some misinformation here and there, but nice. I'm not a lens expert by any means, but please look at what retrofocus design means (basically EVERY vintage wide/ultra wide angle, after 1950 it is a retrofocus design and may be some exceptions) and what floating element means. Leica 19mm v1 it is retrofocus design; The v1 performs worse because it lacks a floating design. The screenshot from Erwin Puts says exactly that: no floating element. Also you can get a Minolta 24mm 9/7 design in MD version, just look for the 55mm filter thread. Might have some plastic, but gives same look and it's cheaper.
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
Yes, but in the same book from Puts, when it gets to the VII, he says, Yes! Finally retro focus design. Sure it may have been invented, but , i never said it wasnt invented, i said there had been huge advancements made to retro focus design.
@Camaro-it8ht2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip Erwin Puts words about the Elmarit-R 19 mm f:2,8 (II): "This lens shows the progress the Leica designers have made with retro-focus type of lenses. The large front element of the previous version, a classical retro-focus design, has been reduced by stretching the lens and adding more elements in the central section of the optical cell, a design approach that was also employed with other lenses in the wide angle group."
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
@@Camaro-it8ht Yeah i remember reading one where it started with “Finally retro-focus design” but im not sure which edition it was from. Either way, no biggie 🙌🏼 It probably was more than that, maybe “finally advancements in retro focus design” something like that. A lot of years was in between.
@erikwhitesides Жыл бұрын
my dad passed away a couple years ago and in an orlando magic duffel bag he had a Minolta xd11, Md orange rokkor-x 50 and 135 lenses with the 55 mm UV filters. there was a small amount of fungus on the 135 because it been stored in one of those leather canisters that do not ventilate well. he also had a plain md 24, but i found an rokkor-x 24 with 55 filter ring on ebay to match the others. i was able to get the camera working with some fresh batteries. i'm having a lot of fun learning more about photography, and the tactile feel of all the parts, and thought that goes into each photo has just been super fun. i'm really glad all the equipment survived being in storage for 30+ years and i'm amazed people are continuing to talk about these cameras/lenses in 2022.
@SeanSeesMedia2 жыл бұрын
working at a 2nd hand store here in Australia, I've been fortunate to get first dibs on quite a few old Minolta film bodies and some lenses. I did some basic research and bought a few, before I saw this video, but now am I happy I did. Haven't even used them yet, but recently got an adapter for my fuji mirrorless and I'm keen to test them out. Picked up a 50 1.7 mc III PG as well as a 28mm mc 3 and a 135mm mc2. I also have a zoom lens that looks like an mc2 and a 300mm 5.6 that I thought would be cool to mess around on. Your videos are great, loved the acting at the beginning. Long videos but found myself watching every minute without being tempted to skip forward at all, so kudos on the great, engaging content.
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you
@connornyhan2 жыл бұрын
Slowly collecting my own set, recently got an MCII 35mm f1.8 and honestly I’m very happy with it.
@EddiksonPena2 жыл бұрын
Whtas your next lens ?
@connornyhan2 жыл бұрын
@@EddiksonPena bought the 135mm f2.8 MCII. Now I’m looking at 85mm f1.7 or the 24mm f2.8
@EddiksonPena2 жыл бұрын
@@connornyhan got the 85 .. highly recommend it over the 24
@pepelepew2712 жыл бұрын
About flaws, Minolta has Cemented elements on some lenses which means if fungus or dirt appears between the cemented elements the lens is broken and cannot be repaired a variety of lenses from other brands have this design also. Some people defend this design or don’t bother with it but keep in mind when buying one that there might be a chance that you will not be able to get it serviced if it has this one of these problems. Besides this pet peeve the Minolta 1.4 is one of the best lenses ever made the colors are stunning. Just take care of your gears folks. Minolta gang out!
@LucasRibeiro-qe9mb2 жыл бұрын
Great video Justin! Thank you for that I've been collecting some rokkors as well and I love them.
@jerryrichards81722 жыл бұрын
Minolta was so far ahead in every department. Have been shooting nothing but Minolta since the early 80s. The mid 70s years was the Pentax k-1000. Then switched to Minolta x-700 and just this yr 2022 when my x-700 started acting up I switched to the Minolta alpha 9. I'm really happy with it. Have you can you do one on the AF Minolta lenses ?
@ghw71928 ай бұрын
I an a lifelong Nikon user, but I have SRT and X series Minolta cameras simply because the Rokkor lenses are so good.
@danielromashov922 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this excursion into Minolta lenses! Although as the result I do understand that they are not my "paintbrushes" but it was very interesting and even exciting to listen to you and to watch the sample footages. Thanks once again for your research and for your love to photography!
@gtkiller10 ай бұрын
The information you provide in this video helped me tremendously and gave me the confidence to dive in and purchase a MC Rokkor-X PG 50mm F1.4. Your description is spot on such and amazing lens. It's given new life to my XT3!
@JustinPhillip10 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@ivanlee3178 Жыл бұрын
Very nice video! About the Minolta 50 1.2 you are absolutely correct, I had all of them, the 58 1.2, the 50 1.2, the 50 1.4 PG and a new MD 50 1.4. The 58 1.2 its on a league of its own, but the 50 1.4 PG was my favorite ever 50mm. The 50 1.2 had the same character as the 50 1.4, but a bit less sharp.
@weisserth Жыл бұрын
I both love and hate this video. I am a photographer, not doing cinematography. I've been shooting with Minolta SLRs for almost 20 years and have been adding to my lens collection. Now this video is driving demand and competition for the few good copies of some the more desirable lenses I don't have yet. LOL. Am I glad I already have that 58mm f1.2 PG... Good thing you cinematographers don't care about the MD lenses. LOL. Kudos on this very well researched and well made video. I love my Minolta setup. The most astonishing lens I have is the 35mm Shift CA. Want to shoot a scene with a mirror without the camera in the mirror reflection? That will do the trick.
@gssgaston Жыл бұрын
My uncle just gave me his SRT200 for Christmas that he had growing up as a kid. I had a feeling all the lenses he gave me were mostly kit lenses and I was right thanks to this video. Thanks for all the info, starting my shopping for a new 50mm now!
@Hitchelfitkyle2 жыл бұрын
Awesome edit! So much great info all in one video! I’ve been using Minolta lenses for a couple years. They are awesome! 🙌🙌🙌
@4doorsupra153 Жыл бұрын
I bought a minolta xg9 2 months ago and it's my favorite camera ever ❤
@igottheshaft2 жыл бұрын
Love the intro! Nice performance.
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MoCheez Жыл бұрын
I couldn't live without my Minolta's and Rokkor's. Also been using them with Sony FX-9/FS-7 and they looked awesome! Best Rokkor video ever!
@crjpeg Жыл бұрын
The video is excellent. I love Minolta lenses since my first SLR, the SRT200. Your acting at the beginning… WOW!!! Impressive!!!
@minoltacollector91282 жыл бұрын
14:06 Correction, there are only three versions of the MC 58mm 1.2, one for each generation. All of which are PG lenses (7 elements, 5 groups), there is no PF version, it doesnt exist I think you are confusing it with the 58mm 1.4 which is a totally different lens and different price bracket ($400 vs $30)
@agungnorhasni7146 ай бұрын
What a nice and high quality video review, one of the best. Btw Justin, your acting remembering me of Michael Corleone anger, you a great actor to be honest
@JustinPhillip6 ай бұрын
😆 Thank you!
@mohammedhassan686710 ай бұрын
The acting is out of this world, love it! Subbed!
@JustinPhillip10 ай бұрын
😆 Thanks!
@chosenideahandle Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I'm out shooting later today with the same Rokkor I used in high school in the 80s (a 1979 Rokkor-X 50mm f1.7), but now adapted to my FX30. Your acting is excellent BTW.
@relaxwithme3266Ай бұрын
I love Minolta glass. Just shot a national commercial on them paired with Blackmagic 6K FF and they performed nicely!
@JustinPhillipАй бұрын
Excellent
@reptilespantoso2 жыл бұрын
I'm into the MCII gen. Have a 28mm f3.5, 35mm f1.8 (needs a clean), 58mm f1.4 (no thorium), 100mm f2.5. Very happy with these.
@aucourant99985 ай бұрын
I have a mint Rokkor MC 58mm F1.4 (2nd gen, the good one). I bought it from Turkey and I don't think it has ever been used, it's in exceptional condition. I use it on my Fuji XT2 for portraits and landscapes. It effectively becomes a 87mm f2.1. It's a beautiful lens even wide open, not too soft, and lovely bokeh. For landscape at f5.8-f11 it's really sharp (but needs a lens hood).
@jayforcinema Жыл бұрын
Thanks! This is a beautifully done comparison. I have a set of Nikkor AI/AI-S lenses, and those are my sweet spot in the vintage game. The rendition is crisp but not clinical, and the bokeh is subtle and creamy, flaring is minimal, and they're mostly similar in size, with a nice focus mechanism :)
@ReturnOfEmmanuel3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video Justin - not many people out there talking about the Rokkors to this extent. Learned a lot about the generations and can confidently now identify what Rokkor lens I'm looking at thanks to your insight. I secured myself a 17mm f4 recently (MC Rokkor 3rd gen) recently to add to my 50mm f1.7 and 28mm f2.8 (which I have now found out are 2nd generation MD lenses :( and have realized why I also don't like those lenses as much haha it's the plastic). Definitely going to replace those with the MC 3rd gen versions and also get myself the 58 and 85mm you mentioned down the road. One other lens I really wanna get is the MC 7.5mm f4 Rokkor-X but it's extremely rare. I only found one of those lenses online but there's some dust particles in it AND it's the MD version. Thanks again!
@JustinPhillip3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks!
@JasonRomolo2 жыл бұрын
Nice intro and heads up on the Rokkors, Thanks!
@MrMftech2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review and explanations.
@raymeedc11 ай бұрын
Just picked up a nearly mint condition MCiii with your helpful advice, Justin….. Much Appreciated 👌
@JustinPhillip11 ай бұрын
Fantastic!
@lander.962 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the insights. Helps tremendously.
@backwoodsvapes139 Жыл бұрын
I have an SRT101 I dated to 67 (super low serial number) 1st gen 58mm f1.4 PG lens, also shoot an X-700 with a 50mm f2. Great cameras have taught me everything I know about 35mm film and SLR photography
@sclogse1 Жыл бұрын
The Minolta Celtic 135mm 2.8 is a marvelous lens. Crazy sharp stopped down a bit to the point that you'll think you upped your in body sharpness. I mean superb. Combine that with, if you're lucky, a 35 dollar purchase, and you're one very happy camper.
@khorkhordina2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. After watching I was able to find and buy "the holy grail" 58 mm 1.2 (MC III version). It's insanely good. Thank you for all the detailed information.
@timatwater82474 ай бұрын
Wow, very thorough! I'd always read that the MC iii optical designs and also the Celtic line optical designs gradually transitioned into most of the MD line too. In any case I like my little Rokkor-X plastic quasi pancake 45 2.0 lens for my old XD11 and later Minolta bodies. I would also assume the MD iii (Minolta Lens) line continued into the later AF lenses, at least in the primes like the 50 1.7 and 1.4, 28 2.8 and 2.0 etc. That's a lot of Minolta history!
@JustinPhillip4 ай бұрын
Yeah the 45mm is an awesome little lens
@timatwater82474 ай бұрын
Right and there was also the 40 2.0 normal Minolta lens for the Leitz Minolta CL, I've read a lot of good things about that lens.
@KNURKonesur6 ай бұрын
I watched the whole video cause I'm trying to decide if I want to buy a cheap 58/1.4 MC1 or spend double the money and buy the 58/1.4 MC2. And I must admit, this is incredibly well researched and put together, kudos! The issues you said about thorium happen in a lot of older bright lenses and curing yours for a week is still shorter than what I had to do with several lenses from the 1940s and 1950s. The tint will come back, but it should take at least 15-20 years for it to be visible. The whole "version III is the same lens, just better" I strongly disagree with, but it's personal preference. Version III has more contrast, better resolution, but loses the bokeh and spherical aberrations that made the first versions' bokeh interesting and more painterly. Also from what I've seen in terms of samples, I actually don't like the 58/1.2 as much. It's highly praised by a lot of people for being the cutting edge example of the line, but as a "blurry background rendering machine" the out of focus specular highlights with edges contoured outward don't look as nice as the ones contoured inward. Seems like the bokeh of the 58/1.4 is just like the Contax Zeiss Planar 50/1.4, just a (apparently some people tested it to be closer to 61mm than the claimed 58mm) - which is a win in my book.
@mudgie069 Жыл бұрын
I love my Rokkor lenses. I currently have the MC 28mm f2.8, Celtic 35mm f2.8, MC 50mm f1.7, MD 50mm f/1.4, MC 55mm f1.7, MC 58mm f1.4 and MC 135mm f2.8. I don't use them maybe as much as I should but I'll never get rid of them. I'd love the 45mm f2 and 85mm f1.5 and they are on my to get list.
@chadpalmercrisis17239 ай бұрын
The opening performance 🎬🔥🔥
@JustinPhillip9 ай бұрын
thank you
@Muchtoobizy2 жыл бұрын
I have a Rokkor 58mm F1.2 MC Mark II PG lens (one of the last copies, so it was made without thorium). I found it in a second hand camera store last September. Since buying it, I have rarely used another lens from my extensive collection. It is really that good. If you are after a vintage look to your pictures with beautiful out-of-focus rendering; this is your lens. I would love to source some of the other lenses you mentioned.
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
yeah i have that one too...but mine sadly did have thorium...wonder what the cut off was for that PG mk ii??
@Muchtoobizy2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip I did some research when I first bought my lens, to figure out whether it contained thorium. I cannot verify the source of this information, so I may be mistaken, but I learned that lenses with serial numbers below #2571225 contained thorium and lenses with a greater number, up to those starting with #27*****, do not contain thorium.
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
@@Muchtoobizy welp, yupp, that would explain it! LOL thanks!! meanwhile, the whole reason i chose one with a SN of 250 is because of all the internet folklore i read saying that was the one to get!! lol,
@johnb4557 Жыл бұрын
@@Muchtoobizy Yeah. Spot on. I have a Rokkor X MC 58 1.2 with a 274--- serial number. I've tested it on a Geiger counter, and it is not radioactive.
@fahrrakanVideoАй бұрын
Great video! Thanks
@robert18productions10 ай бұрын
This video was well put together and really illustrates some of the best and most underrated vintage lenses from any major manufacturer. I was lucky enough to pick up a MC Rokkor 58mm f/1.2 in near mint condition for only around $125. Surprisingly, I found a much better find picking up a pretty good condition MC Tele Rokkor-PF 100mm f/2 for only $26 at a flea market! I currently own the MD 24mm f/2.8, MD Rokkor 28mm f/2.8, MC Rokkor 58mm f/1.2, MC III Rokkor 50mm f/1.4, MD 50mm f/1.7, MD 50mm f/2, MC Rokkor 100mm f/2, MD 35-70mm f/3.5 (Non Macro). The one thing I disagree with you on in this video is the quality of Plain MD lenses. Sure, the build quality took a nose dive but in general the optics seem to be superior to that of previous Rokkor versions. For instance both variants of the plain MD 35-70mm f/3.5 are optically superior to their Rokkor counter part. The MD 50mm f/2 is another gem which sharpens up faster at wide apertures in the corners compared to other 50mm variants including the MC III Rokkor 50mm f/1.4. The MD 70-150mm f/4 is another hidden gem which is among the sharpest 70-150mm f/4 lenses ever made. In comparisons from the "artaphot" website, the plain MD 24mm f/2.8 (49mm filter version) seems to be sharper to that of the rokkor variants (55mm filter versions) specifically in the corners at wider apertures. I have read that the earlier rokkor 24mm variants may be better in the center of the frame but I have yet to see a detailed comparisons of this claim. Then again the build quality of the MC and MD Rokkors are outstanding in comparison to the plastic Plain MD lenses.
@ReachFilms2 жыл бұрын
In :42 in and I love it already
@ThirdEye105 Жыл бұрын
I came across your lens review while searching for something about color and rendition of Minolta rokor lenses. I like your acting of Al Pacino and this looks like a very interesting review.
@MysterDaftGame Жыл бұрын
I have an MD W.Rokkor 35mm f/1.8 and it's such a great little lens to use ! I also have an MD Macro Rokkor 50mm f/3.5, not a lens that would be used for filmmaking, but for stills macro photography, it's a joy to use !
@oceanstormfilms11 ай бұрын
Really great series of videos on this fantastic lens maker. Been collecting a while and your info has been invaluable in validating my choices (bar one or two - yep fell for the 21mm). It's kinda crazy how some people opt for speed over absolute performance. I opted for MCII (one MCIII) and now have a full set from 16mm to 200mm. Love them - without reservation. Only my Konicas give me a comparable smile every day. Keep up the excellent work dude.
@JustinPhillip11 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! Sadly hard times have pushed me to start selling my collection
@paulsmustache2 жыл бұрын
Some M42 lenses are excellent as they were radioactive. One that is highly prized is the C. Zeiss Jena Pancolar 55 F/1.4. The other is a Ashai SMC Takumar 50mm F/1.4. Those that do night photography in a city with lots of neon lights use it as it produces a some excellent "bokeh bubbles. "
@jonathanl78832 жыл бұрын
Great video Justin!
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@EddiksonPena2 жыл бұрын
One of the slept on rectilinear lens is also the 17mm f/4 .. if you can find it in MC flavor at a reasonable price. Overall love the vids def looking for more content from you using these.
@TheFallOfSaigon223452 жыл бұрын
The big beefy Topcon RE Super was actually the first TTL metering camera, but nonetheless love the Minoltas.
@lichtmaler Жыл бұрын
best review on rokkor glass. Thanks for that!
@testtesttest968 Жыл бұрын
Well put together and informative.
@vicpico1 Жыл бұрын
Hi! As far as I can remember Minolta. had a merging time with Konica, one the biggest company in camera before. Then it was taken over by Sony. Thanks for your sharing.
@creditelectric2 жыл бұрын
Started collecting my prime MD versions when digital was starting to take hold around 2008. I get a kick out of mounting them on to my Sony or something else & processing the images. Favourites are the wides to 135mm 2.8.Conversions are something I'm not pursuing as the adapters satisfy my needs, yes I would love exif data but it is not critically important, one could take a note book & pen which is what I used to do experimenting on film.Bargains, I was very lucky with a 24mm VFC that seemed to be getting neglected on Ebay, not many bids, was not to be shipped overseas might have been an issue & not enough local interest.
@iSleepDoc8 ай бұрын
Justin, you’re an amazing actor and very skilled person👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thanks for an amazing video
@JustinPhillip8 ай бұрын
Thank YOU! 🙌🏼
@matthewmaccarthy85426 ай бұрын
This video is fantastic.
@JustinPhillip6 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@jessecook35932 жыл бұрын
Just spent all day on eBay researching these lenses. I've considered buying modern PL/EF cine lenses, but the price is a bit more than I'm comfortable with spending. Of course the cine build is great for longevity, but I'm a solo shooter 9/10 times, so I don't have to worry about renting them out and having other people put a lot of wear and tear on my lenses. Considering these, and the Contax Zeiss lenses. But man, you can get these for a STEAL right now. Thanks for the video. One of my fav subs.
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
👀 Nice!
@gokhan93952 жыл бұрын
Love this video thanks man!!
@ItsMe-oi9dy10 ай бұрын
You showed a 45mm F2 at the start but never spoke about it. I used to have one and loved it so hoped you'd speak about it. I now have the rokkor 40mm F2 which is tiny and fun but just a bit awkward to use due to its focus ring.
@JustinPhillip10 ай бұрын
oh yea, i mentioned it in a later video as one of the taking lenses for an Aivascope anamorphic adapter i used to use. That little 45mm is a great little lens, excellent size and performance. I highly recommend. The one you're talking about i believe is the Leica M version. I actually have the Leica Summicron, which is the Rokkor design. Also an excellent lens. I much prefer the 40mm M version over the MDii version. But they are both great. The 45mm was a kit lens, so copies may vary.
@strahof4 ай бұрын
You've been a great help to me. Thank you!
@JustinPhillip4 ай бұрын
🙌🏼
@ridealongwithrandy10 ай бұрын
Awesome intro!!!!!!
@JustinPhillip10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@tubecorr2 жыл бұрын
I went with the older Rokkors for my anamorphic setup. The older lenses often have more aperture blades and the flares aren't that much of an issue once the anamorphic adapter is on. I'm a big fan of the 45mm 2.8, 58mm 1.2 and the 100mm 3.5 . All of them have 8 rounded aperture blades.
@fubar4fpv8 ай бұрын
dude! thanks for all the info, so awesome👍👍
@JustinPhillip8 ай бұрын
You bet!
@kentsoderstrom8378Ай бұрын
I’ve been a Minolta guy since 1977 when I got my first camera. Got in store now about 30 Minolta SR-mount lenses of all generations. Gotta check them out if I find some jewels. Easy to find adapters to my Sony mirrorless or M43 cameras. Maybe I find something that goes with my Panasonic Leica 15/1,7?
@JustinPhillipАй бұрын
definitely
@AlexDoesYouTubes Жыл бұрын
Way back when I was shooting on a GH2 I used vintage Rokkors, lovely image out of them.
@joyoffilming9500 Жыл бұрын
Oh! No! I gave away my old Minolta SRT101 and a 50mm f1.4 (MC 3 version) for free a few years ago! This really hurts so much!
@kmshairstay2 жыл бұрын
That intro deserves an Oscar please do that more lmaooooo
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@kmshairstay2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip question for you, wanting to stick with Ef cause I have the kippertie Revolva nd system, what prime set would you recommend alternatively? Personally considering vespids rn
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
@@kmshairstay i mean i guess the vespids are pretty good, i do like the DZO cine zooms. For modern glass, imo, nothing beats the Zeiss Milvus in terms of performance vs price. For the vintage side, the world is your oyster!
@SomeUnremarkableGuy Жыл бұрын
Do the same for AF lenses. This video is so good and it would be criminal not to have part 2
@Meteotrance Жыл бұрын
The rokkor md 50 mm was my first and only Lens i get with my minolta analog camera, i litteraly learn photography with this combo and im still shooting on film with it, but it's a Joy to use with my bmpcc 4k camera, like you say it breath, when i need less sharpness it's a go to, im still in love with minolta Lens, i need to expand my minolta Lens collection, just a wide angle and a zoom and i could using it with my old film camera.
@lesath7883 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this extensive review. It has a lot of information I needed and nobody else provided. Nice collection
@TheoDahlemPickups Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I got a bunch of MC and MD lenses although not as fancy as yours. In my basket of about 80 vintage lenses I haven't taken them with me too often. However this morning I put my plain MD 28mm non Rokkor on my A7II and did a lot of golden autumn photos. Even though it's very basic I really like the colours and the light weight. I like the light plastic lenses especially when paired together w. my little Fujifilm range finder style cameras. Plastic fantastic.
@CamBrowne2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video
@okarola2 жыл бұрын
Learned so much! Thanks!
@bradmiller99932 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff; thanks for the info. Heading to eBay now !
@DANAMIONLINE2 жыл бұрын
I felt engaged watching your acting. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I’m currently considering a set of Minolta’s or SMC Takumars. Thanks for the sharing your experience with these lenses. Can Simmod covert the SR mount to EF?
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
They can not. However, Ron hinted about them possibly coming up with a work around! 👀🤷🏼♂️
@robertspeicher5047 Жыл бұрын
That explains why my " 2 step" 35-70 zoom was so great giving me super nice photos. Never knew Leica used Minolta glass
@henryrogers5500 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thanks.
@jd5787 Жыл бұрын
Hills & valleys = "scalloped". Cool video. Need to start using my rokkors more!
@coin7776 ай бұрын
Great info. Sadly the prices are going up fast on those lenses
@JustinPhillip6 ай бұрын
Yupp. The rehousers have been collecting them
@matthewleibrock44142 жыл бұрын
Well I must say… pretty damn good acting mate!
@jimspc078 ай бұрын
Oh! It was a figment of my imagination having Rokkor SR lenses on my SR3, was it? The Rokkor line started long before the MC version. Yes my SRT 101 had a MC Rokkor but the MC coupling was just an addition to the lens and body not the SR mount itself. There was no MC or MD mount it was a lens version and functionality designation. All additions to the SR mount did not affect its use on any SR mount camera though the functionality of the addition would not be available on an older camera body. Don't forget that Seagull lenses also used the SR mount.
@JustinPhillip8 ай бұрын
👌🏼
@jimspc078 ай бұрын
Oh yes, Celtic lenses were made by minolta. Some experts rating some releases as good as the equivalent Rokkors in the past. But how the comparisons were made and if it stands up to a digital sensor I don't know.
@JustinPhillip Жыл бұрын
An updated more comprehensive guide for rehousing Rokkors: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jL9hiJeTtKqWnaM.html
@RustyShackleford9000 Жыл бұрын
Hey Justin, does the mc Rokkor-x 50mm 1.4 have thoriated radioactive glass?
@JustinPhillip7 ай бұрын
@@RustyShackleford9000it does not
@petrosianus2 жыл бұрын
amazing acting. Thought it was from a real movie
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
😆
@apelsinas2231 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps I would have also mentioned RMC Tokinas because from what I understand they pretty much are the same thing ?
@yuehe3203 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for the detailed sharing . I LOVE lens flares and am looking for lenses that make beautiful flares. Any suggestion which Minolta lens gives the best ghosting and flare? Thanks!
@JustinPhillip Жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9iZn8Kcxt6yfmQ.html
@fodsonmedia2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Instant sub!
@JustinPhillip2 жыл бұрын
Nice! thanks!
@ro81448 ай бұрын
Hey I’m building an mciii set. Would the 21mciii have that same foam issue? If yes I might go for the 20mm but as it’s the next generation not sure if it will match (I see they retained the metal housing but assuming it has the updated md coatings/color rendition)?
@JustinPhillip8 ай бұрын
The 20mil has way more contrast than the Mc-X. My 21mm is for sale (hard year for dogtimes), and good news is i had it professionally CLA’d, so no issues with the foam. hmu if you wanna see pictures or are interested: jp@justinfilm.com