MC Volna-4 50mm f/1.4

    4.9
    (30 reviews)
    Optical: 5.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/1.4-22
    Mount
    Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
    MC Volna-4 50mm f/1.4 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

    With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 52 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

    MC Volna-4 50mm f/1.4 purchase historyTrending down 6.2%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have been easing around 6.2% per month — sellers are flexible, aim for deals below $73.00.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $73.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $112.00
    All-time low
    $8.00
    Latest sale
    $47.00

    Best deals

    793 of 1564 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $73.00 fair value.

    • Feb 15, 2025$8.00$-65.00 / typical
    • Feb 15, 2025$9.00$-64.00 / typical
    • Feb 21, 2025$11.00$-62.00 / typical
    • Feb 21, 2025$12.00$-61.00 / typical
    • Apr 1, 2025$14.00$-59.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/1.4-22
    Min Focus Distance0.45m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Length52.5mm
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountNikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Amazing lens!!! 5.0/5

    Amazing lens!!! Great lens!! Smooth focus ring and great build!! There is fringing when shooting wide open but it almost goes away when stopping down at f2.8. The images are soft at f1.4 but that might also be because of the razor thin dof. It is surprisingly sharp at f2.8-f4 and then sharpness decreases slightly and fringing starts to increase as well. I love shooting with this lens more than my other much more expensive lenses. I just love the colours that this beautiful piece of glass produces!!

    Awesome lens if you keep it on a minolta camera4.0/5

    Awesome lens if you keep it on a minolta camera I purchased it mount it to a canon DSLR and it might be the converter I bought but the image is not the sharpest. I don't blame that on the lens though because the lens visually is "on point" and very clean. I feel that the converter is giving me the bad results but I'm not planning to buy another converter to find out. Note* I am talking about wide open because what is the point of getting a lens with a wide aperture if you just going to stop it down. When stopped down the lens performed as expected for the most part. Long story short keep it on a Minolta film camera and you won't be disappointed.

    Superb lens on a high MP digital camera5.0/5

    Superb lens on a high MP digital camera It's a large heavy piece of glass and metal,no plastic.Smooth as silk focusing and aperture ring is also smooth to turn.Nice bokeh wide open and great for portraits around f2.8 to F4.Very sharp for landscapes at f8.Recommended lens

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the MC Volna-4 50mm f/1.4?

    MC Volna-4 50mm f/1.4 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.4/22, for the Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the MC Volna-4 50mm f/1.4 compatible with?

    MC Volna-4 50mm f/1.4 uses a Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the MC Volna-4 50mm f/1.4 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the MC Volna-4 50mm f/1.4 typically sells for around $8.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the MC Volna-4 50mm f/1.4 a good lens?

    MC Volna-4 50mm f/1.4 has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 30 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the MC Volna-4 50mm f/1.4?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 Z, Micro-Nikkor-PC 55mm f/3.5 Auto, Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 D.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    5.0
    Optical5.0/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value5.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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