Minolta MD 20mm 1:2.8 two copies comparison – LensRomantic

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Minolta MD 20mm 1:2.8 two copies comparison (New-MD, MD III or Plain MD design)

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Minolta New-MD 20mm F2.8 is a well known wide-angle lens, I always recommend it because of the nice balance of characteristics. It’s small, lightweight, it has a great IQ and a reasonable price.

Copy #1 Copy #2
Serial: 8003622 8003731
Optical Condition: Excellent Excellent
Mechanical Condition: Near Mint Near Mint
Cosmetic Condition: Near Mint Near Mint

This comparison is correct only for conditions and equipment used for tests. Test results may differ if any element is changed

Full lens review

Minolta MD 20mm 1:2.8 two copies comparison – long-distance resolution test

Testing methods description

  • Target: cityscape
  • Distance: > 200 meters to center focus point
  • Camera: Sony A7II (24mpx, full-frame, tripod, remote control). M-mode, ISO fixed, WB fixed, SteadyShot – OFF. The focus point is on the center only.
  • RAW processing: Capture One, default settings. All quality settings – 100%. Crops – 300×200 px

Scene preview

Test results

Minolta MD 20mm 1:2.8 two copies comparison


Final conclusion

I see no differences between these two copies.


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