Chiyoko 50mm lenses comparison:
I have warm feelings for both lenses, and it isn’t secret that 50/2.0 is more powerful, but it may be interesting to see the difference in real samples.
Minolta and Canon 50mm LTM lenses comparison:
This comparison is correct only for conditions and equipment used for tests. An element changed – the result changed.
Minolta MD 24mm lenses comparison:
VFC lenses are rare and not common guests in comparisons, so, the article probably may be interesting not for photographers only but for researches too.
This comparison is correct only for conditions and equipment used for tests. Test results may differ if any element is changed.
| Minolta MD 24mm 1:2 | Minolta MD VFC 24mm 1:2.8 | |
| Serial: | 3115101 | 8001416 |
| Optical Condition: | Near Mint | Near Mint |
| Mechanical Condition: | Near Mint | Near Mint |
| Cosmetic Condition: | Near Mint | Near Mint |
Both lenses – Minolta MD VFC 24mm F2.8 and Minolta MD 24mm F2.8 – work almost similar at the center and middle. But in corners the non-VFC version shows a much better result – it becomes ready for landscapes on F5.6 or even maybe on F4 and it is totally sharpened over the whole frame at F8. But the older and much more expensive VFS can’t approach full sharpness over the frame even at diapason up to F16. The newer optical design of New-MD 24mm 1:2.8 has won by IQ. Anyway, the price of VFC looks reasonable at least because of the fact that only two lenses in the Universe have existed with this ability (Variable Field Curvature) and both of them – Minolta.
Minolta MD 2x Tele Converter 300-s – review
Of course, this converter isn’t the lens, so all usual tests of aberrations, bokeh, etc. were skipped. Additionally, review by Benjamin totally covers any questions about 300-s and I can’t add something new, except maybe a few resolution comparisons. (more…)
Minolta ultra-fast 1:1.2 lenses comparison:
Minolta MD 50mm lenses comparison:
This is a battle without losers. All 50mm Minolta lenses are balanced in terms of technical capabilities and price. Therefore, this comparison was made rather out of curiosity, no matter what lens you take for photography – the result will be the best.
Minolta MD and Sony 35mm lenses comparison:
I could never make a choice on one of the two lenses – New MD 35/1.8 or New MD 35/2.8. To be honest, this comparison does not help either – they are both the best.
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Minolta MD 28mm lenses comparison: