


The aperture blades are snappy and free of oil. The glass elements are clean and free of scratches, fungus, balsam separation, and any other problems. This fast aperture makes it an excellent lens for low-light shooting, and makes it very adept at subject isolation for portraiture and bokeh. It is from Minolta's very best range of MD Rokkor lenses, and features exceptional optical coatings and a fast maximum aperture of F/1.4. This makes is an excellent choice for all types of photography, including snapshots, landscapes, portraits, street photography, architectural shooting, and general shots. The lens is in perfect condition and is an excellent fast prime lens of the standard focal length. The leatherette is in great condition with only minor signs of shrinking (a common ailment with Minolta X-series cameras). The light meter works perfectly, and the shutter speeds are completely accurate. All levers dials and knobs actuate as they should. The top and bottom plate are free of damage. The viewfinder, mirrorbox, shutter curtains, pentaprism, film compartment and battery compartment are all clean and in great shape. By virtue of the camera offering aperture-priority auto-exposure, it's also a perfect camera for those looking to shoot with a less hands-on approach. Able to shoot in both full manual mode and aperture-priority auto-exposure, it's great for those who demand superb performance and complete creative control. This camera is a superb amateur level 35mm film SLR capable of doing nearly anything any shooter will ask of it. This camera is in very nice condition cosmetically and mechanically, is fully functional, and is ready to produce another lifetime of fantastic photos. Here we have a very fine Minolta XG-7 35mm SLR camera complete with Minolta MD Rokkor X 50mm F/1.4 fast prime lens, and new batteries.
