Minolta XE-5 35mm SLR Kit with MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7

Minolta XE-5 35mm SLR Kit with MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 - Good Condition | Classic Japanese Film Kit with Fast Standard Prime

The Minolta XE-5 paired with the MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 makes for a complete and capable 35mm film kit from Minolta's respected XE series lineup. The XE-5 is a refined and capable SLR from Minolta's celebrated XE series — a sophisticated and well-built camera offering Aperture Priority and Manual exposure modes in an elegant and ergonomic body that reflects Minolta's design partnership with Leitz of Germany. Built around the Minolta MD/MC mount, it gives access to the full range of Minolta Rokkor lenses. The MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 is a superb fast standard prime from Minolta's celebrated MC Rokkor lens lineup — delivering exceptional sharpness, beautiful background separation, and the characteristic warm, natural rendering quality that Rokkor glass is universally renowned for. Serial numbers: Body SR 7057992 / Lens SR 2302374.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
• Minolta MC/MD mount — compatible with all Minolta SR/MD film bodies
• 55mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• Fast f/1.7 maximum aperture for outstanding low-light performance and beautiful background separation
• MC Rokkor-PF multi-coated optics for excellent contrast, colour accuracy, and flare resistance
• Aperture Priority and Manual exposure modes
• TTL metering for consistent and accurate exposures
• Elegant and ergonomic body — reflecting Minolta's design partnership with Leitz

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with use, no cracks or damage
• Sensor/Optics: Viewfinder clear and bright; focusing screen in good order; lens elements clean with no fungus, haze, or significant dust
• Mechanics/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all modes; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; aperture blades clean and snappy; MC mount connection clean and secure

"The Minolta XE-5 is one of those cameras that reflects Minolta's design ambitions at their finest — the Leitz partnership is evident in every detail of the build quality and handling. The MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 is a beautifully characterful fast prime that renders with the warm and natural Rokkor quality that photographers seek out. A thoroughly capable and deeply satisfying film kit."

What's Included

• Minolta XE-5 camera body
• MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 lens
• Front and rear lens caps
• Body cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Minolta
• Model: XE-5 with MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7
• Serial Number (Body): SR 7057992
• Serial Number (Lens): SR 2302374
• Mount: Minolta MC/MD
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual
• Metering: TTL centre-weighted
• Shutter Speed: 4s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 6–3200
• Built-in Flash: No — hot shoe for external flash
• Self-timer: Yes
• Lens Focal Length: 55mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/1.7
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.45m
• Filter Thread: 55mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 138 x 90 x 48mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 560g (without battery)
• Type: SLR Film Cameras
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition