Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 vs Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2
Minolta
MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7 is faster by 0.5 stops (f/1.7 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 is lighter by 60g.
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 goes wider (45mm vs 50mm).
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7 reaches further (50mm vs 45mm).
| Spec | MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 | MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Minolta |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 45mm (wider) | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.7 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 5 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 6 |
| Weight g | 125 (lighter) | 185 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 55 |
| Length mm | 30.5 | 40.0 |
| Diameter mm | 64.0 | 64.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.6 | 0.45 (closer focusing) |
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2
A tiny pancake-style normal lens for Minolta's MD mount, weighing about 125 g. It takes 49mm filters and is 30.5 mm long.
Pros
- Very light
- Compact
- 49mm filters
- Sharp
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Minimum focus 0.6 m
- f/2
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7
A compact manual 50mm f/1.7 normal lens for Minolta MD cameras.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to adapt
- Aperture ring
Cons
- Soft wide open
- No autofocus