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Minolta MD Rokkor-X 200mm f/2.8 vs Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2

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Verdict at a glance

  • Minolta MD Rokkor-X 200mm f/2.8 is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
  • Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is lighter by 160g.
Specification comparison
Spec MD Rokkor-X 200mm f/2.8 SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
Brand Minolta Tamron
Mount Minolta MD Minolta MD
Type Telephoto Telephoto
Focal length 200mm 200mm
Max aperture f/2.8 (faster) f/3.5
Released n/a 1979
Format full-frame full-frame
Groups 5 5
Af motor none none
Elements 5 5
Weight g 700 540 (lighter)
Filter mm 72 58
Length mm 133.0 112.5
Diameter mm 78.0 68.0
Min focus m 1.8 1.7 (closer focusing)

Minolta MD Rokkor-X 200mm f/2.8

Minolta MD Rokkor-X 200mm f/2.8: a manual-focus telephoto prime lens with a 200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Minolta MD mount cameras. A classic Rokkor lens from the manual-focus Minolta SR/MD system.

Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2

The Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus telephoto prime lens covering 200mm at f/3.5 for Minolta MD mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

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