Minolta XE + Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 | SLR Film Camera + Lens | Good

Minolta XE + Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 | SLR Film Camera + Lens | GoodBrand: Minolta Condition: Used Name: Minolta XE + Minolta MC Rokkor PF 55mm f 1. 7 Type: 35mm Single Lens Reflex Manual Focus Film Camera Type of Film: 35mm Film CPB Body Code: JL71 Lens Code: VG68 Shutter: Electronically controlled focal plane shutter, 4 sec 1 1000 sec + Bulb Metering: TTL center weighted WORKING Battery: 2 SR44 LR44 Lens Mount: Minolta SR Mount (MC) Condition: Good The Minolta XE (JL71) paired with the Minolta MC Rokkor PF 55mm f 1.

Brand: Minolta

Condition: Used

Name: Minolta XE + Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7

Type: 35mm – Single Lens Reflex – Manual Focus Film Camera

Type of Film: 35mm Film

CPB Body Code: JL71

Lens Code: VG68

Shutter: Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, 4 sec – 1/1000 sec + Bulb

Metering: TTL center-weighted - WORKING

Battery: 2 × SR44 / LR44

Lens Mount: Minolta SR Mount (MC)

Condition: Good

The Minolta XE (JL71) paired with the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 (VG68) has been inspected by CPB Darkroom and is in working condition. The camera’s shutter fires correctly, film advance and control dials operate smoothly, and the light meter functions as intended. The camera body shows normal signs of use consistent with age while remaining mechanically reliable.

The paired MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 lens is in excellent condition, having been cleaned and inspected by CPB Darkroom. The optics are clear with no significant optical defects observed, and both the focus and aperture rings operate smoothly and accurately. Cosmetically, the lens remains exceptionally well preserved with minimal signs of use.

Introduced in the mid-1970s, the Minolta XE is renowned for its smooth shutter mechanism and robust construction, developed through Minolta’s collaboration with Leica. Offering both aperture-priority automatic exposure and full manual control, it remains one of Minolta’s most refined film SLRs. Paired with the classic MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7, this combination delivers sharp rendering, rich contrast, pleasing colour reproduction, and excellent low-light performance. The slightly longer-than-standard 55mm focal length provides a natural perspective well suited for portraits, street photography, documentary work, and everyday shooting.

This camera uses standard 35mm (135) film, producing images in the 24 × 36 mm format.

SLR cameras and lenses sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter accuracy, metering response, optical clarity, and mechanical reliability, with any cosmetic or functional notes clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.