Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 vs Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC goes wider (85mm vs 100mm).
- Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 reaches further (100mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 | 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Rokinon |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 100mm | 85mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1986 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 8 | n/a |
| Af motor | screw-drive | n/a |
| Elements | 8 | n/a |
| Weight g | 520 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Length mm | 98.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.35 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | n/a |
Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8
The Minolta AF Macro 100mm f/2.8 is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for Sony A mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
The Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.4 for Sony A mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.