tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post6297817092554038751..comments2024-03-28T00:16:56.038-04:00Comments on Lens Bubbles: Minolta MD 85mm f2 -- First ImpressionLens Bubblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-16661136781905401062013-01-04T18:14:25.177-05:002013-01-04T18:14:25.177-05:00Well, I have quite a stack of Minolta MC & MD ...Well, I have quite a stack of Minolta MC & MD lenses, acquired over 35 years, both new and second-hand.<br />Some, like the 35mm f1.8 and the 200mm f3.5 are definitely intended for professional use; whereas some others are definitely intended for the amateur market.<br />The 85mm f2 is definitely in the latter category, whereas the f1.7 version is definitely in the former category. It's as simple as that. The 85mm f2 I own is no match for my old 135mm f2.8. It's nowhere near as sharp.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-84712902180477934242012-01-19T15:10:36.579-05:002012-01-19T15:10:36.579-05:00@Fernando Cundin: Like yourself, I like MC lenses ...@Fernando Cundin: Like yourself, I like MC lenses better than the later MD versions. The build of the MC lenses are exceptionally good and many of them have 8-blade apertures instead of the 5/6 of the new versions. The 100mm f2.5 is rare and very hard to find, but I do like my 100mm f2 Canon EF lenses when most people would go for the 85mm f1.8. I also prefer the 100mm focal length, especially on full frame.Lens Bubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-43885348270402586502012-01-18T22:06:53.736-05:002012-01-18T22:06:53.736-05:00I am particularly partial to the MC variety of Min...I am particularly partial to the MC variety of Minolta lenses, perhaps the heavier construction just feels good. I am anxious to see some comparative studies of the two 85mm lenses you have. <br /><br />I actually prefer the 100mm f2.5 over the 85mm focal length, but mostly because I simply prefer the 100mm field of view in 135 format.<br /><br />FCFernando Cundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16908504904885289686noreply@blogger.com