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Minolta 16mm 2.8 on A900 Compared to Zenitar and Tamron SP

Comparative test with
- Tamron SP AF 14mm F/2.8
- Minolta 16mm F/2.8
- Zenitar 16mm F/2.8 + M42 confirm focus adapter for Minolta Alpha mount. (Sony...)

Same position on the tripod, Adjusted the exposure to have almost the same histogram. Locked white balance. Pictures taken in RAW, and PP in light room Beta 3.0 : + sharpen, + clarity + contrast.
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Tamron 14mm F2.8.jpg
Tamron 14mm F2.8.jpg		 Minolta 16mm F2.8.jpg
Minolta 16mm F2.8.jpg		 Zenitar 16mm F2.8.jpg
Zenitar 16mm F2.8.jpg
Tamron 14mm 2.8 at 2.8 Focus Infinity.jpg
Tamron 14mm 2.8 at 2.8 Focus Infinity.jpg		 Minolta 16mm 2.8 at 2.8 Focus Infinity.jpg
Minolta 16mm 2.8 at 2.8 Focus Infinity.jpg		 Zenitar 16mm 2.8 at 2.8 Focus Infinity.jpg
Zenitar 16mm 2.8 at 2.8 Focus Infinity.jpg
Tamron 14mm 2.8 at 4 Focus Infinity.jpg
Tamron 14mm 2.8 at 4 Focus Infinity.jpg		 Minolta 16mm 2.8 at 4.0 Focus Infinity.jpg
Minolta 16mm 2.8 at 4.0 Focus Infinity.jpg		 Zenitar 16mm 2.8 at 4 Focus Infinity.jpg
Zenitar 16mm 2.8 at 4 Focus Infinity.jpg
Tamron 14mm 2.8 at 5.6 Focus Infinity.jpg
Tamron 14mm 2.8 at 5.6 Focus Infinity.jpg		 Minolta 16mm 2.8 at 5.6 Focus Infinity.jpg
Minolta 16mm 2.8 at 5.6 Focus Infinity.jpg		 Zenitar 16mm 2.8 at 5.6 Focus Infinity.jpg
Zenitar 16mm 2.8 at 5.6 Focus Infinity.jpg
Tamron 14mm 2.8 at 8 Focus Infinity.jpg
Tamron 14mm 2.8 at 8 Focus Infinity.jpg		 Minolta 16mm 2.8 at 8 Focus Infinity.jpg
Minolta 16mm 2.8 at 8 Focus Infinity.jpg		 Zenitar 16mm 2.8 at 8 Focus Infinity.jpg
Zenitar 16mm 2.8 at 8 Focus Infinity.jpg
Tamron 14mm 2.8 at 11 Focus Infinity.jpg
Tamron 14mm 2.8 at 11 Focus Infinity.jpg		 Minolta 16mm 2.8 at 11 Focus Infinity.jpg
Minolta 16mm 2.8 at 11 Focus Infinity.jpg		 Zenitar 16mm 2.8 at 11 Focus Infinity.jpg
Zenitar 16mm 2.8 at 11 Focus Infinity.jpg
Tamron 14mm 2.8 at 11 Focus 1m.jpg
Tamron 14mm 2.8 at 11 Focus 1m.jpg		 Minolta 16mm 2.8 at 11 Focus 1m.jpg
Minolta 16mm 2.8 at 11 Focus 1m.jpg		 Zenitar 16mm 2.8 at 11 Focus 1m.jpg
Zenitar 16mm 2.8 at 11 Focus 1m.jpg

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Frank Nadeau Photos30-Apr-2012 01:22
I think it is a question of $$$. From the Zenith to the Minolta you have what you pay for. I have travel in Germany with the Zenith in very light pack and this lens bring me beautiful memories :-)
Craig Mitchell 29-Apr-2012 02:26
Thanks I really like your web layout it made comparing a breeze : )

I would like to say that personally it pained me to admit the Minolta seemed the least distorted, more contrasted and overall more natural of the three despite the plastic housing... As I'm a huge fan of the Zenit 35mm cameras and the rugged metal build they seem to of maintained.

I was wondering if your preference was ???
Florian 26-May-2010 15:08
Thank you very much, this is very helpful! I really appreciate the effort involved!
Andrey 04-May-2010 16:34
Thanks a lot for your post! Very informative.
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