Minolta AF 50mm F1.4 RS A-mount lens review by nygus
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sharpness: 4 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 4 overall: 4.6 | tested on:
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ownership: | I used to own this lens |
compared to: | 50/1.7 35/2 |
price paid: | 820 zł (used) |
positive: | *Small & light *Good colors *Sharp from f2.8 |
negative: | *Soft and low contrast between f1.4 and f2.5 *equiv 75mm on crop cameras |
comment: | Not very sharp wide open, 35/2 is much sharper at f2 than 50/1.4 at f2 and also 35/2 have better contrast. I've expected more from this standard lens. Only fraction better than 50/1.7. |
rating summary

- total reviews: 37
- sharpness: 4.64
- color: 4.84
- build: 4.70
- distortion: 4.89
- flare control: 4.30
- overall: 4.67