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minolta CINEMA LENSES
Minolta was a Japanese camera and optics brand founded in 1928, known for innovative, reliable cameras and sharp, color accurate Rokkor lenses before merging with Konica in 2003 and subsequently exiting the photography industry. Cine Visuals carries the Ancient Optics Minolta Rokkor Primes.
- Full Frame LF/VV | SphericalThe Minolta Rokkor Primes are cine-rehoused Rokkor still photography lenses remastered by Ancient Optics with all the sharp yet organic vintage character of the original glass in modern ergonomic housings.
What are Minolta Cinema Lenses Known For?
Minolta was a Japanese camera and optics company headquartered in Osaka. Founded in 1928, it began producing cameras and optical equipment, later gaining prominence with 35mm SLRs, rangefinders, and high-quality photographic lenses. After decades of innovation, it merged with Konica in 2003 before ultimately exiting the camera and lens market in 2006. Throughout the 20th century, photographers regarded Minolta cameras as reliable, forward-thinking tools with strong ergonomics and technical innovation. Their lenses were especially respected for sharpness, color rendering, and value, exemplified by the renowned Minolta Rokkor line of still photography lenses. Rokkor lenses have been rehoused by Ancient Optics and are available for rental at Cine Visuals as the Minolta Rokkor Primes.