Minolta MD 28mm 1:2.0 two copies comparison – LensRomantic
Minolta MD 28mm 1:2.0 two copies comparison (New-MD, MD III or Plain MD design)
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Minolta New-MD 28mm F2.0 is the best one from the 28mm manual lens line. I have a dream to compare it with modern lenses by Leica or Sony or something like that but today can offer to read just one another LensRomantic photo session.
| Copy #1 | Copy #2 | |
| Serial: | 1103621 | 1101578 |
| Optical Condition: | Near Mint | Excellent |
| Mechanical Condition: | Very Good | Near Mint |
| Cosmetic Condition: | Very Good | Near Mint |
This comparison is correct only for conditions and equipment used for tests. Test results can differ if any element is changed
Full lens review
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 28mm 1:2.0 two copies comparison – final conclusion:
Copy #1 increases the sharpness in the corner faster than the number two. It can be seen easily around F4.0. To avoid doubts about the uneven deviation of the optical axis of the lens, I made an additional diagram with samples taken in the opposite corner.
The result remains the same, copy #1 has a little better resolution on F4.
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