Minolta Rokkor Buying Guide for Cinematographers and Indie Filmmakers. Full breakdown of each generation of the Rokkors. Plus history of one of the most fascinating camera and lens companies of the 20th century. Now offering 1:1 Cinematography Sessions! Whether you need help creating a look book for a director, building shot designs, tackling a tough location to light, or just want general work feedback! Check it out: CHAPTERS: 00:00 - The Godfather vs. Vintage Lenses 01:24 - Introduction 02:16 - Flaws vs. Characteristics 04:43 - Building a Set of Rokkors 05:14 - The First Generation 06:02 - Second Gen. 06:26 - MCi vs. MCii 06:43 - MC Rokkors Mkiii 07:17 - MCiii vs. MDi 07:49 - MCiii aka MC-X 08:31 - The Birth of MD Rokkor 09:57 - MC Rokkor vs MD Rokkor 10:22 - Last Generation of the Rokkors (MDii) 11:07 - Plain MDs 11:42 - Minolta's Later Years 12:12 - My Suggested Rokkor Lenses 12:30 - Re
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