Minolta MD 100mm 1:2.5 vs MD 100mm 1:4.0 Macro – comparison
Minolta MD 35mm lenses – Minolta MD 100mm 1:2.5 vs MD 100mm 1:4.0 Macro – comparison:
- Minolta MD Macro 100mm 1:4.0 (MD III, New-MD)
- Minolta MD 100mm 1:2.5 (MD III, New-MD)
Both these lenses are from the “must-have” category, for different tasks of course – the macro and the telephoto, so, there is no need to choose one of these two – lenses aren’t competitors. The comparison has been performed just because of curiosity.
This comparison is correct only for conditions and equipment used for tests. Test results can differ if any element is changed
Tested lenses reviews
Minolta MD 100mm 1:2.5 vs MD 100mm 1:4.0 Macro – comparison – sharpness/resolution
Long-distance test description
- Camera Sony A7II (24mpx, full frame) – RAW (ARW), tripod, A-mode, ISO 100, WB fixed, SteadyShot OFF, manual focus correction for every shot
- Targets (buildings) – fixed by gravity power on the distances in more than 200 meters
- ARW post-processing – Capture One, default settings, 100% crops 300×200 px
Scene preview
Test results
Final conclusion
That’s test results are very simple to understand: both lenses work very similar at the center and middle position, but in the corner, Macro one provides noticeable better details. A little bit unexpected result, by the way.
Minolta MD 100mm F4.0 Macro has won this war.
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