{"id":4372,"date":"2016-08-07T06:20:38","date_gmt":"2016-08-07T05:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=4372"},"modified":"2026-08-04T12:20:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T11:20:00","slug":"comparison-minolta-mc-1-258-vs-canon-fd-1-255","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/comparison-minolta-mc-1-258-vs-canon-fd-1-255\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparison: Minolta MC 1.2\/58 vs Canon FD 1.2\/55"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In todays post I compare two super fast lenses from the late 60’s. The Minolta MC 1.2\/58 is a legend and priced as such while the Canon isn’t to popular and one of the most affordable f\/1.2 lenses out there.<\/p>\n

Sample Images<\/h1>\n

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\nFull resolution: Minolta<\/a> | Canon<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nFull resolution: Minolta<\/a> | Canon<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nFull resolution: Minolta<\/a> | Canon<\/a><\/p>\n

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Specifications<\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 <\/td>\nMinolta MC 1.2\/58<\/strong><\/td>\nCanon FD 1.2\/55 S.S.C.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n478 g + Adapter<\/td>\n575 g + Adapter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/strong> (LxD)<\/td>\n54 mm x 71 mm<\/td>\n53 mm x 761 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of aperture blades<\/strong><\/td>\n8<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Close focusing distance (maximal reproduction ratio)<\/strong><\/td>\n60 cm<\/td>\n60 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elements\/Groups<\/strong><\/td>\n7\/5<\/td>\n7\/5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price (used)<\/strong><\/td>\n~ $350<\/td>\n~ $140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Canon FD 1.2\/55 usually (July 2016) sells for about $140 at ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement, affilate link).<\/em>
\nThe Minolta MC 1.2\/58 usually (July 2016) sells for about $350 at ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement, affilate link).<\/em><\/p>\n

The Method<\/h1>\n