Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4G (D) vs Sony Minolta/Sony AF 100mm F2.8 Macro (D)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Minolta
AF 85mm f/1.4G (D)
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4G (D) is faster by 0.5 stops (f/85.0 vs f/100.0), letting in more light.
- Sony Minolta/Sony AF 100mm F2.8 Macro (D) is lighter by 50g.
- Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4G (D) goes wider (85mm vs 100mm).
- Sony Minolta/Sony AF 100mm F2.8 Macro (D) reaches further (100mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | AF 85mm f/1.4G (D) | Minolta/Sony AF 100mm F2.8 Macro (D) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 85mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/85.0 (faster) | f/100.0 |
| Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 8 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | screw-drive |
| Elements | 7 | 8 |
| Weight g | 560 | 510 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 55 |
| Length mm | 72.5 | 98.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 | 0.35 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | 1.0 |
Minolta AF 85mm f/1.4G (D)
A fast 85mm G-series portrait lens from Minolta, with screw-drive autofocus. It weighs about 560 g and takes 72mm filters.
Pros
- f/1.4
- G-series build
- 9-bladed aperture
- Smooth rendering
Cons
- Screw-drive AF
- No weather sealing
Sony Minolta/Sony AF 100mm F2.8 Macro (D)
A 100mm macro for A-mount that reaches 1:1 at 0.35 m. It is a long-running design from the Minolta era, with body-driven screw-drive autofocus and a 55mm filter thread.
Pros
- True 1:1 reproduction
- Working distance suits live subjects
- Light at about 510 g
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- No built-in stabilization
- Screw-drive autofocus is slower than SSM or SAM lenses
- Focus ring turns during autofocus