Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 vs Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8

Both are Canon FD zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 1976

Pick the Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 55 g lighter (575 g vs 630 g)
You want a wider view: 35mm vs 60mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 1.2 m

Pick the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8 if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
You need more reach: 120mm vs 70mm at the long end

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 and the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8
	Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5	Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8
Brand	Canon	Tokina
Focal length	35-70mm	60-120mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	575 g lighter	630 g
Length	120 mm	113 mm shorter
Diameter	69 mm	66 mm slimmer
Filter thread	58 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.3 m closer	1.2 m
Max magnification	0.09×	not listed
Optical design	10 elements / 10 groups	14 elements / 11 groups
Released	1976	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon FD both
Type: Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5

Canon FD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5: a manual-focus standard zoom lens with a 35-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes