Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7 vs Tamron SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7
Tamron
SP 50mm f/1.8 Adaptall-2
| Spec | MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7 | 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/1.7 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 185 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Length mm | 40.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 64.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | n/a |
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
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.