Minolta X-300 35mm SLR Kit with MD 50mm f/1.7

Minolta X-300 35mm SLR Kit with MD 50mm f/1.7 - Good Condition | Classic Japanese Film Kit with Fast Standard Prime

The Minolta X-300 paired with the MD 50mm f/1.7 is a well-matched and capable classic 35mm film kit that represents Minolta's reputation for solid, reliable engineering at its finest. The X-300 is a manual focus SLR that strikes an excellent balance between simplicity and capability — offering Aperture Priority automatic exposure alongside full Manual control, all within a compact, lightweight, and intuitive body. Built around the Minolta SR/MD mount, it gives access to a vast range of Minolta Rokkor and MD lenses. The MD 50mm f/1.7 is a genuinely excellent standard prime — sharp, fast, and beautifully rendering with the warm, natural character that Rokkor and MD glass is universally renowned for. Together they form a timeless and rewarding film system. Serial number (body): SR 8397482.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
• Minolta SR/MD mount — compatible with a wide range of Minolta Rokkor and MD lenses
• Fast f/1.7 aperture for excellent low-light performance and pleasing background separation
• 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• Aperture Priority and Manual exposure modes
• Bright and clear viewfinder for accurate framing and focusing
• TTL centre-weighted metering for consistent and accurate exposures
• Compact and lightweight body — comfortable to handle and carry

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; MD mount connection clean and secure

"The X-300 with an MD 50mm f/1.7 is one of those combinations that consistently surprises photographers with how good it is. The X-300 is wonderfully straightforward to use, and the MD Rokkor glass renders with a warmth and character that modern lenses rarely match. A genuinely satisfying and reliable film kit that deserves to be shot, not shelved."

What's Included

• Minolta X-300 camera body
• Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 lens
• Front lens caps
• Body cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Minolta
• Model: X-300 with MD 50mm f/1.7
• Serial Number (Body): SR 8397482
• Serial Number (Lens): Not available
• Mount: Minolta SR/MD
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual
• Metering: TTL centre-weighted
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 25–3200
• Viewfinder: approx. 0.83x magnification, 92% coverage
• Built-in Flash: No — hot shoe for external flash
• Self-timer: Yes
• Lens Focal Length: 50mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/1.7
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.45m
• Filter Thread: 55mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 136 x 86 x 50mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 445g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition