Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 vs Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 (Beercan)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 (Beercan) is faster by 7.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/50.0), letting in more light.
- Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 is lighter by 485g.
- Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 goes wider (50mm vs 70mm).
- Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 (Beercan) reaches further (210mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | AF 50mm f/1.7 | AF 70-210mm f/4 (Beercan) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 70-210mm |
| Max aperture | f/50.0 | f/4.0 (faster) |
| Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 9 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 6 | 12 |
| Weight g | 210 (lighter) | 695 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 55 |
| Length mm | 38.0 | 152.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 1.1 |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | 0.25 |
Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7
Minolta's original AF 50mm f/1.7, a light screw-drive lens for the A-mount. It weighs about 210 g and takes 49mm filters.
Pros
- Light at 210 g
- f/1.7 aperture
- 49mm filters
Cons
- Slow screw-drive AF
- Soft wide open
Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 (Beercan)
A constant f/4 telephoto zoom nicknamed the Beercan for its shape. It weighs about 695 g and takes 55mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Sharp for its age
- Compact for a 70-210mm
- 55mm filters
Cons
- Screw-drive AF
- No stabilization