Minolta MD 35mm 1:2.8 Shift vs MD 35mm 1:2.8 – comparison

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Minolta MD 35mm lenses – Minolta MD 35mm 1:2.8 Shift vs MD 35mm 1:2.8 – comparison:

  • Minolta MD Shift CA 35mm 1:2.8 (MD III, New-MD)
  • Minolta MD 35mm 1:2.8 (MD III, New-MD)

These lenses have the same technical parameters, so a battle would have looked fair if it had not been known earlier that New-MD 35mm 1:2.8 is one of the sharpest lenses in the world among all others.

MD Shift CA 35mm 1:2.8 MD 35mm 1:2.8
Serial: 8001061 8027160
Optical Condition: Mint Mint
Mechanical Condition: Mint Mint
Cosmetic Condition: Near Mint Near Mint

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 35mm 1:2.8 Shift vs MD 35mm 1:2.8 – 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

Minolta MD 35mm 1:2.8 Shift vs MD 35mm 1:2.8 scene preview

Test results

Minolta MD 35mm 1:2.8 Shift vs MD 35mm 1:2.8 - comparison

Final conclusion

The conclusion is very simple – the Shift CA lens hasn’t a chance against the monster MDIII 35/2.8 from the sharpness point of view. A little note: sharpness is just one of the possible parameters of lenses.



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