Minolta MD Rokkor-X 135mm f/2.8 vs Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro
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
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro is faster by 0.3 stops (f/2.5 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro goes wider (90mm vs 135mm).
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 135mm f/2.8 reaches further (135mm vs 90mm).
| Spec | MD Rokkor-X 135mm f/2.8 | 90mm f/2.5 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Vivitar |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Telephoto | Macro |
| Focal length | 135mm | 90mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | n/a |
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
Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro
Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro: a manual-focus macro lens with a 90mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.