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Comparison

Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 vs Minolta MC Rokkor-PG 58mm f/1.2

The Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 is a 58mm f/1.4 Minolta SR (MC) lens made 1958-1970s, valued at $70 to $260 used. The Minolta MC Rokkor-PG 58mm f/1.2 is a 58mm f/1.2 Minolta SR (MC) lens made 1966-1973, valued at $300 to $850 used.

Specifications side by side

Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 and Minolta MC Rokkor-PG 58mm f/1.2 specifications compared
SpecificationMinolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4Minolta MC Rokkor-PG 58mm f/1.2
Focal length58 mm58 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.2
Native mountMinolta SR (MC)Minolta SR (MC)
Production years1958-1970s1966-1973
Optical design6 elements / 5 groups, Double Gauss7 elements / 5 groups, Double Gauss
Typical used value$130$480
Value range$70 to $260$300 to $850
Adapts toSony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-mountSony E, Fuji X, MFT, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-mount

What actually differs

  • The Minolta MC Rokkor-PG 58mm f/1.2 is 0.4 stops faster: f/1.2 against f/1.4.
  • The Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 is cheaper. Typical used value is $130 against $480, a gap of $350 (roughly 3.7x). Ranges: $70 to $260 versus $300 to $850.
  • Both are 58mm lenses, so framing is identical on the same sensor.
  • The Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 is the older design; production began around 1958 against 1966 for the Minolta MC Rokkor-PG 58mm f/1.2 (1958-1970s versus 1966-1973).
  • Both use the Minolta SR mount, so one adapter serves either lens on a mirrorless body.
  • Construction differs: 6 elements in 5 groups for the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4, 7 elements in 5 groups for the Minolta MC Rokkor-PG 58mm f/1.2.

Which one to buy

Choose the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4 for the $350 lower typical price. Choose the Minolta MC Rokkor-PG 58mm f/1.2 for the 0.4 stops of extra speed. Rendering differs too: read the character notes below, because speed and price are the only advantages the catalog data can settle.

Minimum focus distance, weight, and measured sharpness are not in the catalog, so this comparison does not claim anything about them.

Full reference pages

Mount references: Minolta SR