Minolta AR I

Minolta Auto Rokkor PF 55mm 1:2.0 – AR I – review

Minolta Auto Rokkor PF 55mm 1:2.0 (AR-I) engraved as “Minolta Auto Rokkor-PF 1:2.0  f=55mm” lens review

  • Official classification: SR
  • Collector’s classification: AR-I

Slightly slower sister of the earlier Auto Rokkor PF 55/1.8. Literally – the second kit lens in the history of Minolta SLR cameras – was produced specifically for the SR-1 cameras (the second SLR by Minolta). I will definitely make a comparison of these lenses in the future, but for now we will consider the younger one separately.

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By Tony, ago

Minolta Auto Rokkor PF 55mm 1:1.8 – AR I – review

Minolta Auto Rokkor PF 55mm 1:1.8 (AR-I) engraved as “Minolta Auto Rokkor-PF 1:1.8  f=55mm” lens review

  • Official classification: SR
  • Collector’s classification: AR I

Absolutely the first one – Minolta’s newest SLR camera SR-2 went on sale in 1958 with this lens. It doesn’t matter what results this lens performs in testing, but its historical significance makes it the very valuable for owners.

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By Tony, ago