Minolta MD 35mm 1:1.8 two copies comparison – LensRomantic
Minolta MD 35mm 1:1.8 two copies comparison (New-MD, MD III)
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Minolta New-MD 35mm F1.8 can be alone in a photographer’s lens set, and it would be enough for everything.
One of the tested copies is waiting for the re-lubrication of the helicoid, but I’m sure this fact can’t affect the sharpness/resolution.
| Copy #1 | Copy #2 | |
| Serial: | 8001096 | 8001251 |
| Optical Condition: | Near Mint | Excellent |
| Mechanical Condition: | Very Good | Mint |
| Cosmetic Condition: | Good | Near Mint |
This comparison is correct only for conditions and equipment used for tests. Test results can differ if any element is changed
Full lens review
Minolta MD 35mm 1:1.8 two copies comparison – long-distance resolution test
Testing methods description
- Target: cityscape
- Distance: > 200 meters to center focus point
- Camera: Sony A7II (24mpx, full-frame, tripod, remote control). M-mode, ISO fixed, WB fixed, SteadyShot – OFF. The focus point is on the center only.
- RAW processing: Capture One, default settings. All quality settings – 100%. Crops – 300×200 px
Scene preview
Test results
Final conclusion
I do not see differences that are worth mentioning. Can’t say that both are twins because of a slight (very slight) advantage of copy #1 at the corner if wide opened but it is too little to speak about it.
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