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Lens tech data for Minolta AF 50/1.4

	General

	Name	Minolta AF 50/1.4
	Mount type	A-mount
	Release year	1985
	Status	discontinued
	Manufacturer's order code	2562-100
	Aperture
	Minimum aperture	22
	Aperture blades	7
	Optical construction
	Elements/groups	7/6
	Minimum focus distance?	45 cm
	Maximum magnification	1:6.67 (0.15×)
	Focus design?	extension
	Features
	AF drive	in-body motor
	D function	no
	Lens buttons	–
	Focus range limiter	–
	Tripod mount	–
	Other features	distance scale
	Dimensions and weight
	Minimum length [mm]?	38.8
	Maximum length [mm]?	46.7
	Maximum diameter [mm]?	62.2
	Filter diameter [mm]/type	49/front
	Weight [g] nominal/net/gross?	235/237/257
	Hood
	Hood mount	integrated
	Hood shape	round
	Hood part number	–
	Movements
	Filter rotates when focusing	no
	Length changes when focusing	yes
	Focus ring rotates in AF mode	yes
	Construction and accessories
	Color	black
	Weather sealing	no
	Mount material	steel
	Standard accessories	front cap, rear cap
	Optional accessories	case LH-1011, pouch LS-2100
	Misc
	Lens ID	25621
	Comments	Later version with changed internals available (net weight 227 g)
	Reviews	–
	Related lenses	Sony Alpha 50/1.4 Minolta AF 50/1.4 new