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Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7 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.

Verdict at a glance

  • Minolta MD Rokkor-X 58mm f/1.2 is faster by 1 stop (f/1.2 vs f/1.7), letting in more light.
  • Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7 is lighter by 270g.
  • Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7 goes wider (50mm vs 58mm).
  • Minolta MD Rokkor-X 58mm f/1.2 reaches further (58mm vs 50mm).
Specification comparison
Spec MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7 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/1.7 f/1.2 (faster)
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 5 5
Af motor none none
Elements 6 7
Weight g 185 (lighter) 455
Filter mm 55 55
Length mm 40.0 54.0
Diameter mm 64.0 72.0
Min focus m 0.45 (closer focusing) 0.6

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

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

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