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Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/1.4 vs Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2

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Verdict at a glance

  • Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/1.4 is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/1.4 SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2
Brand Minolta Tamron
Mount Minolta MD Minolta MD
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 50mm 50mm
Max aperture f/1.4 (faster) f/1.8

Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/1.4

Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 50mm f/1.4: 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. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.

Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2

A 50mm f/1.8 fast manual-focus standard prime lens, the Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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