Minolta X-700 - MD 50mm f/1.7

Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Kit with MD 50mm f/1.7 - Good Condition | Flagship Manual Focus Film Kit with Fast Standard Prime

The Minolta X-700 paired with the MD 50mm f/1.7 is a beautifully matched and highly capable 35mm film kit that represents the very pinnacle of Minolta's manual focus SLR lineup. The X-700 was Minolta's flagship manual focus SLR — a camera that earned widespread critical acclaim upon its release, winning the European Camera of the Year award in 1982. With Program, Aperture Priority, and Manual exposure modes, a bright and expansive viewfinder, and a build quality that has stood the test of time, the X-700 remains one of the finest and most satisfying film cameras ever produced. The MD 50mm f/1.7 is Minolta's celebrated fast standard prime — sharp, characterful, and fast enough to excel in available light and portrait work. Together they form a timeless and exceptional film system. Serial numbers: Body 1494068 / Lens 8393718.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
• Minolta MD mount — compatible with a wide range of Minolta Rokkor and MD lenses
• European Camera of the Year 1982 — Minolta's flagship manual focus SLR
• Program, Aperture Priority, and Manual exposure modes
• 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
• Bright and expansive viewfinder — one of the finest in its class
• TTL centre-weighted metering for consistent and accurate exposures
• Dedicated flash shoe with TTL flash compatibility

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-700 is the manual focus Minolta that photographers truly love. The Program mode was groundbreaking for its time, the viewfinder is simply exceptional, and the MD 50mm f/1.7 is one of those lenses that makes every frame feel considered and beautiful. This is a kit that deserves to be shot, not shelved — and in good condition it's as good as it gets."

What's Included

• Minolta X-700 camera body
• Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 lens

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Minolta
• Model: X-700 with MD 50mm f/1.7
• Serial Number (Body): 1494068
• Serial Number (Lens): 8393718
• Mount: Minolta MD
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Manual
• Metering: TTL centre-weighted
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 12–3200
• Viewfinder: approx. 0.9x magnification, 97% 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/16
• Lens Construction: 5 elements in 4 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.45m
• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 136 x 87 x 50mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 500g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition