Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/2 vs Varisoft Rokkor 85mm f/2.8
Both are Minolta MD prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Rokkor-X 85mm f/2 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 145 g lighter (285 g vs 430 g)
- You want a compact lens: 53.5 mm vs 80 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, adapted use, low-light telephoto
Pick the Varisoft Rokkor 85mm f/2.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
6 differences| Rokkor-X 85mm f/2 | Varisoft Rokkor 85mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1 stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
285 g
lighter
|
430 g
|
| Length |
53.5 mm
shorter
|
80 mm
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
slimmer
|
70 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.85 m
|
0.8 m
closer
|
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- Brand
- Minolta both
- Mount
- Minolta MD both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Optical design
- 6 elements / 5 groups both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm f/2
A fast, compact manual portrait lens from Minolta's MD line. It focuses as close as 0.85 m.
Pros
- f/2
- Compact
- Pleasant rendering
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft wide open
- Aged coatings
Our notes