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| @35mm: Mir 1B vs Tamron 17-50 vs Minolta 28-105 vs Minolta 35-105 old |
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When I purchased the excellent Tamron 17-50 f2.8 XR Di2, I tested it versus my twoo copy of the Minolta AF 50 f1.7, then I decided to sold my 3 autofocus prime lenses in the same range because the image quality of the Tamron zoom was good enough to replace the primes. Only the Minolta AF 50 f1.7 was slightly better @2.8 in hight contrast scene due to a better control of pruple fringing. Moreover, the Tamron was slightly better than the Sigma 24 f/2.8 WIDE II.
I don't know why but I kept the Mir 1B but I do not use it. Maybe because it is a very beautifull object.
Today I am decided to compare 4 lenses @35mm:
The Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 XR DI2 @35. This lens is widely considered as an excellent zoom in it's range. In my opinion this zoom is a must have for APS-C camera owners
The Minolta AF 35-105 f3.5-4.5 old (beercan era with the macro switch) @ 35mm. My copy of this lens is very sharp and produce an incredible 3D effect due to it's good micro-contrast .
The Minolta AF 28-105 f3.5-4.5. @35. A more modern zoom I love for outdoor shooting.
Then the Mir 1B. This is a 37mm M42 fast prime lens.
The lenses are compared with my Sony Alpha 700 DSLR @100iso, Super Steady Shot off, on a tripod. The files are in cRAW format.
The full scene is the following :
