Minolta MD 50mm 1:1.7 two copies comparison – LensRomantic

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Minolta MD 50mm 1:1.7 two copies comparison (New-MD, MD III or Plain MD design)

The description of a LensRomantic test is here. These comparisons are for collectors or tech-enthusiasts. Photographers may go directly to a lens review.

Minolta New-MD 50mm F1.7 is from the top of popularity among other fifties – great IQ for a minimal price.

Copy #1 Copy #2
Serial: 9117464 8408447
Optical Condition: Near Mint Near Mint
Mechanical Condition: Near Mint Near Mint
Cosmetic Condition: Very 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 50mm 1:1.7 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

Minolta MD 50mm 1:1.7 two copies comparison - scene previe

Test results

Minolta MD 50mm 1:1.7 two copies comparison


Final conclusion

Tested lenses have a little difference in IQ, Copy #1 looks a little better for me. Such a difference wouldn’t affect the result of real photography and can be spotted only in head-to-head comparisons.


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