Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.4 vs Minolta MD Rokkor-X 58mm f/1.2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
MD Rokkor-X 58mm f/1.2
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 58mm f/1.2 is faster by 0.4 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.4), letting in more light.
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.4 goes wider (50mm vs 58mm).
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 58mm f/1.2 reaches further (58mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.4 | MD Rokkor-X 58mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Minolta |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 58mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.2 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 7 | 7 |
| Length mm | 40.0 | 54.0 |
| Diameter mm | 64.0 | 72.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 0.6 |
| Groups | n/a | 5 |
| Weight g | n/a | 455 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 55 |
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.4
A classic manual 50mm f/1.4 from Minolta's MD line, widely adapted to digital bodies. It focuses as close as 0.45 m and is about 40 mm long.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Compact
- Metal build
- Easy to adapt
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft wide open
- Aged coatings flare
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 58mm f/1.2
A fast, collectable 58mm normal lens from Minolta. It focuses as close as 0.6 m.
Pros
- f/1.2
- Metal build
- Distinctive rendering
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft wide open