Minolta MD Rokkor-X 135mm f/2.8 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 135mm f/2.8
Tamron
SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 is faster by 0.3 stops (f/2.5 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | MD Rokkor-X 135mm f/2.8 | SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Tamron |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 (faster) |
| Released | n/a | 1979 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Filter mm | 55 | 58 |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 1.2 (closer focusing) |
| Groups | n/a | 4 |
| Elements | n/a | 4 |
| Weight g | n/a | 410 |
| Length mm | n/a | 84.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 68.0 |
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 135mm f/2.8
A compact manual telephoto from Minolta's MD line, focusing as close as 1.5 m.
Pros
- f/2.8
- Compact
- Flattering portrait length
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Fringing wide open
- Minimum focus 1.5 m
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.