I have a MC Rokkor–X, 50mm f/1.4 converted to EOS mount for sale in good condition. This lens will only fit the EOS cameras.
This is a late serial #, excellent condition lens. There are a couple cosmetic imperfections, but otherwise excellent. This lens has been cleaned of grease and grit, and infinity adjusted, in addition to EOS adapted. EOS flange is very solid and precise, and fits my XSi easily with no slack. Focus is very smooth. Aperture is dry and snappy. No cleaning marks on glass and "most" dust has been removed. This is a very nice lens.
This lens works perfectly on 1.6X Canon cameras, however, there may be mirror issues on a 5D. You be the judge. The photo shows the rear element housing at infinity setting.
This is a great less expensive alternative to the renowned, and now very expensive Rokkor 58/1.2. The in-focus plane of the 58/1.2 may be more shallow, but the 50/1.4 has shown to be sharper across the field, from f/1.4 on, while still providing a nice out-of-focus bokeh. Best of both worlds at a bargain price. Reference the alt-gear forum and rokkorfiles.com.
Includes rear Canon cap and a generic front cap. Asking $115, plus $10 shipping CONUS.
Hi, from where did you remove material in order to make it possible to achieve infinity focus with this lens? Is it possible that you adjusted it in another way to achieve infinity focus? If so, how?
also, would it be possible for you to post an example picture(s) taken with this lens (preferably one that demonstrates the gorgeous bokeh that minolta mc lenses can provide)
Although it is entirely possible to achieve infinity focus on a EOS camera by using the infinity adjustment screws of the lens, I removed the approximately .5mm register difference from the lens back surface. I then slipped the new EOS flange over the machined down Minolta flange stalk, and pinned it in place with setscrews. One of the setscrew holes can be seen in the second photo. I then fine tuned infinity with the lens adjustment screws.
Also, seen in the second photo, is the original silver ring of the Rokkor lens that becomes the new lens surface that mates with the Canon mount face and lock pin.
I have found that as a group, the MC 50/1.4 optical quality is fairly consistent, especially, bokeh. Here is a photo taken back around Thanksgiving with another 50/1.4 at about 6 feet subject distance (knife point). http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2972017405_466a11919d.jpg
