Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/1.7 vs Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/1.7
Tamron
SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/1.7 is faster by 1.1 stops (f/1.7 vs f/2.5), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 is lighter by 50g.
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/1.7 goes wider (85mm vs 135mm).
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 reaches further (135mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/1.7 | SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Tamron |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 85mm (wider) | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.7 (faster) | f/2.5 |
| Released | n/a | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 4 |
| Weight g | 460 | 410 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 55 | 58 |
| Length mm | 62.0 | 84.0 |
| Diameter mm | 73.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.0 (closer focusing) | 1.2 |
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/1.7
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/1.7: a fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.7, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.
Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Minolta MD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.