Minolta MD 50mm f/1.4 vs Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta MD 50mm f/1.4 is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 goes wider (45mm vs 50mm).
- Minolta MD 50mm f/1.4 reaches further (50mm vs 45mm).
| Spec | MD 50mm f/1.4 | MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Minolta |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 45mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 7 | 6 |
| Length mm | 40.0 | 30.5 |
| Diameter mm | 64.0 | 64.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 0.6 |
| Groups | n/a | 5 |
| Weight g | n/a | 125 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 49 |
Minolta MD 50mm f/1.4
A 50mm f/1.4 fast manual-focus standard prime lens, the Minolta MD 50mm f/1.4 is designed for Minolta MD mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45mm f/2
A tiny pancake-style normal lens for Minolta's MD mount, weighing about 125 g. It takes 49mm filters and is 30.5 mm long.
Pros
- Very light
- Compact
- 49mm filters
- Sharp
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Minimum focus 0.6 m
- f/2