Minolta MD W. Rokkor X 28mm F2
Note: This is not a scientific test or lens review and should not be taken in anyway shape or form as such, i simply write my experience with these lenses and an attempt to give those interested an idea of what to expect using this combination.
Excellent lens! Equivalent 42mm ( 35mm format ) i actually like this focal range quite a lot, for me it just seems to work with my style of shooting. This lens is sharp wide open at F2 with a slight touch of softness. Fantastic performance on the X-Pro 1. Very good correction of aberrations without light falloff also wide open. Between f2.8 and 5.6 the optical quality is absolutely fantastic. A complex floating lens elements design. Nice bokeh wide open at F2-5.6. The 28mm F2 Minolta MD has great mechanical construction as with other Minolta lenses of this era. This lens is a gem. Hard to find on the used market, get it if you can.
The lens balances well but a tiny bit front heavy on the X-Pro 1 but nothing to be concerned about, would be fantastic with the optional grip which will add some extra weight though not in the territory of DSLR’s with comparable focal length. As can be seen on the photo above, its a bit long compared to other Minolta 28mm lenses, its an absolute joy to use, nice smooth rubberized focus grip. Aperture ring has half stops as well…
Images shot wide open at F2 JPEG SOOC, processed in LR4 using my unique settings. Last bottom 3 shots at F2.8
Lens Specs
- Year – 1977
- Focal Range – 28mm
- Max. Aperture – F2
- Min. Aperture – F22
- Elements/Groups – 10 in 9
- Blades – Non Circular
- Minimum Focus Distance – 0.30m
- Filter Diameter – 55mm
- Hood Type – Screw, Circular Shaped, Metal Build
- Weight – 340g
- Filter Rotates – No
- Focus Design – Floating Element
- Mount Type – MD
- Features – Rubber Grip
by KI
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