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Lens Test

Minolta 50mm 1.4 Sharpness Test at 50mm.
at 50mm.
Tested Apertures Between F1.4 to F13.0
 
Test by Sinan Ozturk   
PhotoAgainst Photo Editor's Comment: In our official sharpness test we shoot chart that consists of 1 and 5 American Dolars. We take 3 crops from the very top left corner, center and between center and top left corner.

We shoot with every aperture from lens' widest aperture to F13. For zoom lenses we do the test for their both wide and tele focal lengths.

Unlike our other comparisons, these sharpness shots are taken in different times and lighting conditions might be different. So please consider only lenses' sharpness in these tests (we recommend analyzing black and white crops we provide) as contrast and color cast might not be very accurate in these comparisons. After reviewing the test, scroll to the bottom of the page to compare Minolta 50mm 1.4's Sharpness with other lenses.
  
  
  Comparison Photo # 1  
Photo_1212Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F1.6 1/40 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
Photo by Sinan Ozturk  Photo by Sinan Ozturk 
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Center
F/1.6
Brightness 119
(Almost Same)
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Corner (Top Left)
F/1.6
Brightness 91
(Almost Same)
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Between Center and Top Left Corner
F/1.6
Brightness 100
(Almost Same)
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Center
F/1.4
Brightness 121
(Almost Same)
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Corner (Top Left)
F/1.4
Brightness 88
(Almost Same)
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Between Center and Top Left Corner
F/1.4
Brightness 96
(Almost Same)
Display crops in Black & White
  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 2  
Photo_1213Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F1.7 1/30 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Center
F/1.7
Brightness 118
(Almost Same)
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Corner (Top Left)
F/1.7
Brightness 97
(Almost Same)
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Between Center and Top Left Corner
F/1.7
Brightness 104
(Almost Same)
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Center
F/1.4
Brightness 121
(Almost Same)
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Corner (Top Left)
F/1.4
Brightness 88
(Almost Same)
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Between Center and Top Left Corner
F/1.4
Brightness 96
(Almost Same)
Display crops in Black & White
  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 3  
Photo_1214Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F2.0 1/25 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Center
F/2.0
Brightness 122
(Almost Same)
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Corner (Top Left)
F/2.0
Brightness 111
9% Brighter
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Between Center and Top Left Corner
F/2.0
Brightness 110
5% Brighter
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Center
F/1.4
Brightness 121
(Almost Same)
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Corner (Top Left)
F/1.4
Brightness 88
9% Darker
Minolta 50mm F/1.4
Between Center and Top Left Corner
F/1.4
Brightness 96
5% Darker
Display crops in Black & White
  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 4  
Photo_1215Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F2.2 1/20 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 5  
Photo_1216Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F2.5 1/15 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 6  
Photo_1217Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F2.8 1/13 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 7  
Photo_1218Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F3.2 1/10 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 8  
Photo_1219Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F3.5 1/8 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 9  
Photo_1220Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F4.0 1/6 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 10  
Photo_1221Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F4.5 1/5 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 11  
Photo_1222Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F5.0 1/4 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 12  
Photo_1223Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F5.6 1/3 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 13  
Photo_1224Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F6.3 4/10 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 14  
Photo_1225Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F7.1 5/10 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 15  
Photo_1226Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F8.0 6/10 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 16  
Photo_1227Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F9.0 8/10 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 17  
Photo_1228Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F11.0 13/10 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
  Comparison Photo # 18  
Photo_1229Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
against
Photo_1211 Minolta 50mm F/1.4
F13.0 16/10 100 50mm.    
  F1.4 1/40100 50mm.  
100% (1:1) Crop Samples
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  EXIF  
 
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  Other Comparisons of Minolta 50mm F/1.4  
Minolta 50mm 1.4 vs. Minolta 35-105mm.
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F4.5, F1.6/F4.5, F1.7/F4.5, F2/F4.5, F2.2/F4.5, F2.5/F4.5, F2.8/F4.5, F3.5/F4.5, F4/F4.5, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F9, F10, F11
Minolta 50mm 1.4 vs. Sony 18-55
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F5.6, F1.6/F5.6, F1.7/F5.6, F2/F5.6, F2.2/F5.6, F2.5/F5.6, F2.8/F5.6, F3.5/F5.6, F4/F5.6, F4.5/F5.6, F5/F5.6, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F9, F10, F11
Minolta 50mm 1.4 vs. Tamron 17-50
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F2.8, F1.6/F2.8, F1.7/F2.8, F2/F2.8, F2.2/F2.8, F2.5/F2.8, F2.8, F3.5, F4, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F9, F10, F11
Minolta 50mm 1.4 vs. Tamron 18-200
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F4.5, F1.6/F4.5, F1.7/F4.5, F2/F4.5, F2.2/F4.5, F2.5/F4.5, F2.8/F4.5, F3.5/F4.5, F4/F4.5, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F9, F10, F11
Minolta 50mm 1.4 vs. Sony 16-50
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F2.8, F1.6/F2.8, F1.7/F2.8, F2/F2.8, F2.2/F2.8, F2.5/F2.8, F2.8, F3.5, F4, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F9, F10, F11
Minolta 50mm 1.4 vs. Sony 16-105
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F5, F1.6/F5, F1.7/F5, F2/F5, F2.2/F5, F2.5/F5, F2.8/F5, F3.5/F5, F4/F5, F4.5/F5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F9, F10, F11
Minolta 28-70 2.8 vs. Minolta 50mm 1.4
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F2.8, F1.6/F2.8, F1.7/F2.8, F2/F2.8, F2.2/F2.8, F2.5/F2.8, F2.8, F3.5, F4, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F9, F10, F11
Tokina 28-70 2.8 vs. Minolta 50mm 1.4
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F2.8, F1.6/F2.8, F1.7/F2.8, F2/F2.8, F2.2/F2.8, F2.5/F2.8, F2.8, F3.5, F4, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F9, F10, F11
Sigma 50mm 2.8 vs. Minolta 50mm 1.4
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F2.8, F1.6/F2.8, F1.7/F2.8, F2/F2.8, F2.2/F2.8, F2.5/F2.8, F2.8, F3.5, F4, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F9, F10, F11
Sigma 17-70 vs. Minolta 50mm 1.4
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F4, F1.6/F4, F1.7/F4, F2/F4, F2.2/F4, F2.5/F4, F2.8/F4, F3.5/F4, F4, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F9, F10, F11
CZ Jena Pancolar 50mm 1.8 vs. Minolta 50mm 1.4
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F1.8, F1.6/F1.8, F1.7/F1.8, F2/F2.8, F2.2/F2.8, F2.5/F2.8, F2.8, F3.5/F4, F4, F4.5/F5.6, F5/F5.6, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1/F8, F8, F9, F10/F11, F11
Minolta 50mm 1.4 vs. Tamron 18-200
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F4.5, F1.7/F4.5, F2.8/F4.5, F3.5/F4.5, F4/F4.5, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F10
Sony 18-55 vs. Minolta 50mm 1.4
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F5.6, F1.7/F5.6, F2.8/F5.6, F3.5/F5.6, F4/F5.6, F4.5/F5.6, F5/F5.6, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F10
Sony 16-50 vs. Minolta 50mm 1.4
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F2.8, F1.7/F2.8, F2.8, F3.5, F4, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F10
Tamron 17-50 vs. Minolta 50mm 1.4
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F2.8, F1.7/F2.8, F2.8, F3.5, F4, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F10
Sony 16-105 vs. Minolta 50mm 1.4
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F5, F1.7/F5, F2.8/F5, F3.5/F5, F4/F5, F4.5/F5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F10
Sigma 17-70 vs. Minolta 50mm 1.4
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F4, F1.7/F4, F2.8/F4, F3.5/F4, F4, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F10
Sigma 50mm 2.8 vs. Minolta 50mm 1.4
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F2.8, F1.7/F2.8, F2.8, F3.5, F4, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F10
Minolta 28-70 2.8 vs. Minolta 50mm 1.4
Sharpness at 50mm.
Tested Apertures F1.4/F2.8, F1.7/F2.8, F2.8, F3.5, F4, F4.5, F5, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8, F10
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