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Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.2 vs Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2

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Verdict at a glance

  • Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.2 is faster by 1.2 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.2 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/1.2 (faster) f/1.8
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 6 n/a
Af motor none n/a
Elements 7 n/a
Weight g 310 n/a
Filter mm 55 n/a
Length mm 46.0 n/a
Diameter mm 65.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.45 n/a

Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.2

The Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.2 is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.2 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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