thomas_wollstein Posted April 5, 2000 Share Posted April 5, 2000 I notice that all of the older models of the Minox 35 have the 2,8/35 mm Color Minotar lens, whereas the newer ones (MDC, GT series except the original GT) have an MC Minoxar. Is this only a new name for an old lens, or is there anything behind it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted April 5, 2000 Share Posted April 5, 2000 MC Minoxar is a different lens from Color Minotar. Both are Tessar type 4 element three group lens, but Minoxar is multcoated. A multicated lens cut down 99% reflection vs 95%. <p> Whethere MC Minoxar is just a Minotar lens coated with multiple layers of antireflection coatings or is a different design is not known. <p> I have GT-E with Minoxar lens and 35ML with Minoctar lens. I my opinion, Minoxar lens is sharper then Minoctar. The improved sharpness in part is due to GT-E has a different film plane architecture. See thread on "GT-E film plane Architecture" <p> It is hard to see the difference with naked eyes, but comparing side by side pictues of same scene taken with GT-E vs 35ML on tripods, and examine under 30x microscope, reveals the subtle difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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