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Minolta MC Fish-EyE Rokkor 7.5mm f4
Minolta MC Fish-EyE Rokkor 7.5mm f4 is one of Minolta’s rare lenses. Produced around 1975–83, the production time is relatively long. There are MC and MD versions, but the optical structure has not been changed. 12 elements in 8 groups, weighing only 340g, and having a 180 degree viewing angle. The aperture is composed of four groups of f4-f22 apertures, without focusing ring. The price of this lens is 148,000 yen, which is very expensive, and it is not available to ordinary consumers (16 / 2.8 fisheye 60000 yen, 58 / 1.2, 85 / 1.7 only about 35,000 yen) . So there are not many existing ones. Most of them are collected by Minolta collectors. Now the second-hand price is still very expensive. Although this lens is widely used, it is definitely not easy to control. There are more collectibles than real items, so there are not many photos taken online. Here is a brief introduction and sharing experience:
with a rubber ring inside to prevent the front lens from being scratched
Actual operation:
The first impression, you will feel that the lens is still light, with a diameter of about 62mm. This lens is considered to be one of Minolta’s most advanced lenses, and its construction is not harsh. It uses an all-metal design, and the front cover has a rubber…
