Minolta MD 50mm f/1.4 vs Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.4
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
| Spec | MD 50mm f/1.4 | MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Minolta |
| Mount | Minolta MD | Minolta MD |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 7 | 7 |
| Length mm | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| Diameter mm | 64.0 | 64.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.45 |
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 50mm f/1.4
A classic manual 50mm f/1.4 from Minolta's MD line, widely adapted to digital bodies. It focuses as close as 0.45 m and is about 40 mm long.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Compact
- Metal build
- Easy to adapt
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft wide open
- Aged coatings flare