Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f/1.8 vs Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f/1.8 is faster by 0.9 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.5), letting in more light.
- Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is lighter by 240g.
- Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 goes wider (28mm vs 35mm).
- Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f/1.8 reaches further (35mm vs 28mm).
| Spec | MD Rokkor 35mm f/1.8 | 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Tamron |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 28mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.5 |
| Released | n/a | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 7 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 8 | 7 |
| Weight g | 420 | 180 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 55 | 49 |
| Length mm | 67.6 | 37.5 |
| Diameter mm | 66.0 | 64.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f/1.8
The Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f/1.8 is a fast manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/1.8 for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
The Tamron 28mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.5 for Minolta MD mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.