Canon LTM Canon 28mm/3.5 or Rokkor 28mm/2.8

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I wonder whether there is a huge difference in optical performance between the old Minolta Rokkor 28mm/2.8 and the older Canon 28mm/3.5. I know, I should know, since I own and use both lenses, but I find both to give me beautiful results. The costof the Rokkor is quite high in very clean condition (without white spots) whereas the Canon can be found at 1/3 or 1/4 the cost.

Here are some results for the Minolta Rokkor:

I find the images sharp and pleasant overall. The Rokkor lens is very small and built very well.

Here are some results with the Canon lens:

Again, I find the results excellent overall. Maybe you can see more than I can or you have either lens or both and have your own opinion. I am using photobucket.com to host the images.


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Is it just me or is the bench in the last picture slightly red?
Regardless, I love my Rokkor (spots or no spots) but it really seems to me like the Canon is sharper. Maybe shooting both lenses in B&W or Color exclusively would aid in comparison.

 

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erik: I used Ilford XP2 Super, so a color shift may be possible. The Canon was used when the sun was shining in the early afternoon, so I may have used f 11 or so. The Rokkor was used in the late afternoon with a larger aperture.


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Pretty young wife Raid, you devil!😀

 

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Pretty young wife Raid, you devil!😀

I waited and waited untilI found "her". By that time, I got a little bit older but at heart I am feeling young as ever.

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