ariel_garc_a Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 Hello, my name is Ariel and I´m a user of manual focus Minolta that live in Buenos Aires (Argentine). I have a Minolta XK (AE-S finder), a 370-n (wiht winder G) and two lenses: MD Rokkor-X 50mm f1.4 (filter 55) and MD Rokkor-X 85mm f1.7 (filter 55). I´m very, very satisfied with the perform of the two lens (specially 85mm). Now, I´m lookin incorporate a wide-angle to my Minolta system, to use in landscape, indoor and architecture. I found a Minolta MC W Rokkor-HH 35mm f1.8 (filter 55), a Minolta MD W.Rokkor 35mm f1.8 (filter 49), and a MD Rokkor-X 24mm f2.8 (filter 55) in some camera shops. I am interested in buy one of this three lens; Can anyone tell me the quality of the lens or comparate how this lens performs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas_green1 Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 The 24mm f2.8 MD Rokkor-X has a superb reputation. BTW, I never thought ANYONE on earth would own both an XK with AE-S finder and a 370-n. Two more completely different 35mm SLR cameras could not be found under one brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacsa Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 Generally, people love this 24mm rokkor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmueller Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 I second what others have said about the 24mm. If it's in excellent condition you won't find a better 24mm lens from any manufacturer. The 35mm f/1.8 lenses have cult status as well. The are totally different lenses, the MC is large and heavy - it looks more like tele lens, actually. The MD is tiny in comparison. Because of the heavy built many people prefer the MC version - it gives them a feeling of quality. I personally prefer it MD version - much nicer for travel, because if weighs about half of the MC. Both are excellent optically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_byrd1 Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 I have the 24mm 2.8 Rokkor. Wonderfully sharp. (The version with 55mm filter size is supposed to be sturdier than the one with 49mm.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry h. Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 I have both the 35/1.8 MC W Rokkor HH and the MD Rokkor-X 24/2.8 lenses. They are both great, but very different. The 35 is like a wide normal lens and the 24 is a very (not ultra) wide wide-angle. If you can swing it, get both of these. If you have to choose, do so on the basis of the focal length and the aperture you will need most, not their sharpness. I do not know about the newer MD 35/1.8, but I wouldn't get it because of the difference in the filter size; everything else you have takes the 55mm filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariel_garc_a Posted June 25, 2003 Author Share Posted June 25, 2003 Thank everybody for quick answers. OK, any choice (24mm or 35mm) is good in sharpness; I reed that the 24mm have floating element desing. Which are the advantages of this mechanism? Have others wide-angles floating element technology? MUCHAS, MUCHAS GRACIAS for answers. Ariel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_byrd1 Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 Ariel, I believe that most lenses give their optimum performance close up or far away. If the lens has a floating element, it can be equally sharp at all distances. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this, but that's what I've heard.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokkor fan Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 The 24mm f/2.8 has a floating element design which results in improved sharpness at close focus. Other minolta lenses to have the floating element design are the 17mm f/4, 20mm f/2.8 and 28mm f/2. To see reviews on these lenses, visit my review page at: http://users.bigpond.net.au/antony_hands/Lens%20Reviews.html Best regards, Antony Hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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