Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f/1.8 vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f/1.8 goes wider (35mm vs 50mm).
- Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto reaches further (50mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | MD Rokkor 35mm f/1.8 | 50mm f/1.4 Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Vivitar |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm (wider) | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 6 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 8 | n/a |
| Weight g | 420 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Length mm | 67.6 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 66.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | n/a |
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.
Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto: a fast manual-focus standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.