Minolta MD 50mm 1:1.7 two copies comparison – LensRomantic

Minolta MD 50mm 1:1.7 two copies comparison (New-MD, MD III or Plain MD design)

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Minolta New-MD 50mm F1.7 is from the top of popularity among other fifties – great IQ for a minimal price.

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Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.2 vs Minolta MD 50mm 1:1.2 – comparison

Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.2 vs Minolta MD 50mm 1:1.2 – comparison

  • Canon FDn 50mm 1:1.2 (New-FD)
  • Minolta MD 50mm 1:1.2 (MD III)

This comparison is very important for the honor of both manufacturing companies. Mostly for Canon, because they are alive. What about Minolta – they are dead and have nothing to lose, you know.

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