Makinon 50mm f/1.7

    3.5
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.3
    Mechanical: 3.8
    Value: 4.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/1.7-16
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    Weight
    205g
    Makinon 50mm f/1.7 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 205 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 33 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

    Makinon 50mm f/1.7 purchase historyTrending up +3.0%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 3.0% per month across 11 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $27.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $41.75
    All-time low
    $2.00
    Latest sale
    $19.00

    Best deals

    62 of 121 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $27.00 fair value.

    • Mar 29, 2025$2.00$-25.00 / typical
    • Nov 7, 2024$4.00$-23.00 / typical
    • May 30, 2025$4.00$-23.00 / typical
    • Mar 1, 2025$5.00$-22.00 / typical
    • May 30, 2025$5.00$-22.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/1.7-16
    Min Focus Distance0.45m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight205g
    Length33mm
    Filter Thread49mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    László Oláh3.5/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Makinon 50mm f/1.7?

    Makinon 50mm f/1.7 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.7/16, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 205g.

    What mount is the Makinon 50mm f/1.7 compatible with?

    Makinon 50mm f/1.7 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Makinon 50mm f/1.7 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Makinon 50mm f/1.7 typically sells for around $2.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Makinon 50mm f/1.7 a good lens?

    Makinon 50mm f/1.7 has a community rating of 3.5/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Makinon 50mm f/1.7?

    Similar lenses include HAIOU-64 58mm f/2, Micro-Nikkor-PC 55mm f/3.5 Auto, Minolta MC Macro Rokkor-QF 50mm f/3.5.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.5
    Optical3.3/5
    Mechanical3.8/5
    Value4.0/5
    Bokeh4.0/5
    Usability3.5/5
    Based on 4 reviewers

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