Minolta MD / MC Switcheroo

[laptoprob]

this link shows a comparison in sharpness between various MC and MD lenses.
Another change between the versions may be the effort to make the sharpness more universal from mid- picture to the edges. Even at the cost of absolute center sharpness.

 

[IGMeanwell]

In another thread there was an article regarding the Minolta philosophy behind sharpness, which is more towards that of Leica and not so much Zeiss

http://www.dyxum.com/columns/dPhotoworld/Historical_perspective_Minolta_lens_design_philosophy.asp

I never realized there could be differing philosophies on a how one would perceive sharpness ... but obviously there is

If Minolta actually kept the Rokkor philosophy with their AF lenses, I would be using Sony DSLRs right now instead of Nikon, but when it comes to digital I prefer the modern Nikkor lenses.

 

[photophorous]

this link shows a comparison in sharpness between various MC and MD lenses.
Another change between the versions may be the effort to make the sharpness more universal from mid- picture to the edges. Even at the cost of absolute center sharpness.

I looked at this link when I was shopping for a 50mm and it's part of the reason I chose the MC PG version. But, just like most of the other links I've looked at, there is no data for the MC 24mm...only the MD version.

 

[photophorous]

In another thread there was an article regarding the Minolta philosophy behind sharpness, which is more towards that of Leica and not so much Zeiss

http://www.dyxum.com/columns/dPhotoworld/Historical_perspective_Minolta_lens_design_philosophy.asp

I never realized there could be differing philosophies on a how one would perceive sharpness ... but obviously there is

If Minolta actually kept the Rokkor philosophy with their AF lenses, I would be using Sony DSLRs right now instead of Nikon, but when it comes to digital I prefer the modern Nikkor lenses.

That was an interesting read. Thanks for posting the link. I think my head is going to explode now. 😱

 

[kubilai]

A good choice

A good choice

MD added Programm mode to MC ; not a coating indication.

I have the MD last version and love it : it is my first lens with SLR.

See : http://www.dg77.net/photo/x500/md24.htm

I think you will enjoy this good lens (some say better than Nikkor equivalent), for a very useful focal length.

 

[IGMeanwell]

Does VFC of make a lot of difference on a 24mm?

Depends on who you speak to ... some say its gimmicky and some say it manipulates the curvature to satisfy every taste

Unfortunately its not part of my arsenal

 

[dee]

... now buy a Leica M8 and adapter and use your marvelous , '' Leitz - like '' 24mm Rokkor digitally ! MC / MD both are underated lenses [ much better tonally than Nikon or Canon , but don't tell anyone !

dee