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Prince Harbinger · 03-18-2019, 04:14 PM

I need help choosing the right one. Optically speaking, what's the differences between the Nikon, Canon, and Minolta versions? I tried looking up the Minolta version, and can't find anything on it.

**pepperberry farm** · 03-18-2019, 04:51 PM

why would there be any difference between the three versions of the same lens?

Prince Harbinger · 03-18-2019, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

why would there be any difference between the three versions of the same lens?

For example, the Takumar Macro F/4 has 1:1. While the Super Takumar Macro has 0.5x magnification.

**pepperberry farm** · 03-18-2019, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by Prince Harbinger

For example, the Takumar Macro F/4 has 1:1. While the Super Takumar Macro has 0.5x magnification.

those are two different lenses, with different optical formulas...

calsan · 03-18-2019, 06:14 PM

Not sure if by your question you're assuming that all lenses will fit all cameras??? They have different lens mounts. The Canon version will only work on Canon, Nikon on Nikon, etc... So you need the lens with the lens mount that matches your camera, unless you're intending to pull the lens apart or use some sort of adapter. But then it would be easier and cheaper just to get the lens with the right mount first time.

Prince Harbinger · 03-18-2019, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by calsan

Not sure if by your question you're assuming that all lenses will fit all cameras??? They have different lens mounts. The Canon version will only work on Canon, Nikon on Nikon, etc... So you need the lens with the lens mount that matches your camera, unless you're intending to pull the lens apart or use some sort of adapter. But then it would be easier and cheaper just to get the lens with the right mount first time.

No, I'm just wondering if the Minolta version has any differences. On all the reviews that I have seen they never mention the Minolta version. As if it doesn't exist. There is no information on it. I would like to get the Minolta version because I already have an adapter, but if it is inferior in optical quality than I will have to choose a different version.

ZombieArmy · 03-18-2019, 07:16 PM

There's very rarely any difference in the same lens of different mounts. If there is it's just consistency of quality.

Prince Harbinger · 03-18-2019, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

There's very rarely any difference in the same lens of different mounts. If there is it's just consistency of quality.

Did some digging and this is what I found. There is a difference. One has 1:1 macro and the Minolta has 1:2. The bodies also look different.🤔

rawr · 03-19-2019, 03:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Prince Harbinger

One has 1:1 macro and the Minolta has 1:2. The bodies also look different.

You are looking at lenses not only with different mounts. but also different ages and designs.

The Minolta mount has been long discontinued, while the Nikon/Canon version is still current and available new from Tokina. It's a great lens - very sharp (as confirmed by lenstip and opticallimits).

And yes, 1:2 vs 1:1 for a macro lens is a big difference. The old Minolta mount version is not worth looking at, I think, just on the basis of that.

03-18-2019, 04:14 PM	#1
Prince Harbinger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 429	Tokina AT-X 100mm F2.8 AF Macro I need help choosing the right one. Optically speaking, what's the differences between the Nikon, Canon, and Minolta versions? I tried looking up the Minolta version, and can't find anything on it.

03-18-2019, 08:09 PM	#8
Prince Harbinger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 429 Original Poster	Originally posted by ZombieArmy There's very rarely any difference in the same lens of different mounts. If there is it's just consistency of quality. Did some digging and this is what I found. There is a difference. One has 1:1 macro and the Minolta has 1:2. The bodies also look different.🤔 Last edited by Prince Harbinger; 03-22-2019 at 09:35 AM.

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03-18-2019, 04:51 PM	#2
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	why would there be any difference between the three versions of the same lens?

03-18-2019, 05:29 PM	#3
Prince Harbinger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 429 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm why would there be any difference between the three versions of the same lens? For example, the Takumar Macro F/4 has 1:1. While the Super Takumar Macro has 0.5x magnification.

03-18-2019, 06:10 PM	#4
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Originally posted by Prince Harbinger For example, the Takumar Macro F/4 has 1:1. While the Super Takumar Macro has 0.5x magnification. those are two different lenses, with different optical formulas...

03-18-2019, 06:14 PM	#5
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,549	Not sure if by your question you're assuming that all lenses will fit all cameras??? They have different lens mounts. The Canon version will only work on Canon, Nikon on Nikon, etc... So you need the lens with the lens mount that matches your camera, unless you're intending to pull the lens apart or use some sort of adapter. But then it would be easier and cheaper just to get the lens with the right mount first time.

03-18-2019, 06:41 PM	#6
Prince Harbinger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 429 Original Poster	Originally posted by calsan Not sure if by your question you're assuming that all lenses will fit all cameras??? They have different lens mounts. The Canon version will only work on Canon, Nikon on Nikon, etc... So you need the lens with the lens mount that matches your camera, unless you're intending to pull the lens apart or use some sort of adapter. But then it would be easier and cheaper just to get the lens with the right mount first time. No, I'm just wondering if the Minolta version has any differences. On all the reviews that I have seen they never mention the Minolta version. As if it doesn't exist. There is no information on it. I would like to get the Minolta version because I already have an adapter, but if it is inferior in optical quality than I will have to choose a different version.

03-18-2019, 07:16 PM	#7
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	There's very rarely any difference in the same lens of different mounts. If there is it's just consistency of quality.

03-19-2019, 03:26 AM - 1 Like	#9
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Prince Harbinger One has 1:1 macro and the Minolta has 1:2. The bodies also look different. You are looking at lenses not only with different mounts. but also different ages and designs. The Minolta mount has been long discontinued, while the Nikon/Canon version is still current and available new from Tokina. It's a great lens - very sharp (as confirmed by lenstip and opticallimits). And yes, 1:2 vs 1:1 for a macro lens is a big difference. The old Minolta mount version is not worth looking at, I think, just on the basis of that.

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