Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 vs Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/2
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 85mm f/2
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 is lighter by 160g.
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 goes wider (45mm vs 85mm).
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/2 reaches further (85mm vs 45mm).
| Spec | MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 | MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Minolta |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 45mm (wider) | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 5 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 6 |
| Weight g | 125 (lighter) | 285 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 49 |
| Length mm | 30.5 | 53.5 |
| Diameter mm | 64.0 | 64.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.6 (closer focusing) | 0.85 |
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 85mm f/2
A fast, compact manual portrait lens from Minolta's MD line. It focuses as close as 0.85 m.
Pros
- f/2
- Compact
- Pleasant rendering
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft wide open
- Aged coatings