Minolta MD Rokkor-X 17mm f/4 vs Tokina SL 17 17mm f/3.5
Both are Minolta MD prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Minolta MD Rokkor-X 17mm f/4 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Tokina SL 17 17mm f/3.5 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 20 g lighter (305 g vs 325 g)
Spec differences
9 differences| Minolta MD Rokkor-X 17mm f/4 | Tokina SL 17 17mm f/3.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Minolta
|
Tokina
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
325 g
|
305 g
lighter
|
| Length |
53 mm
|
49 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
75 mm
|
70 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.11×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
6
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
11 elements / 9 groups
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, min focus distance, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Minolta MD both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 17mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.25 m both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 17mm f/4
This 17mm f/4 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Minolta fits Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Our notes